MATERNAL Flashcards

1
Q

vitamin recommended that helps prevent neural tube defects ; Red blood cell formation,

A

Folic acid

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2
Q

Aids calcium absorption,
formation of bones/teeth,
and immune function

A

Vitamin D

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3
Q

New cell growth,
healthy skin, oral
health, vision

A

Vitamin A

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4
Q

Antioxidant, collagen
formation

A

Vitamin C

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5
Q

are necessary for building new cells in a fetus

A

Minerals

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6
Q

Thyroid gland
function

A

Iodine

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7
Q

Fetal cell development,

A

Iron

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8
Q

Immune health

A

Zinc

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9
Q

Calcification of
fetal bones

A

Calcium

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10
Q

FOODS TO AVOID OR LIMIT IN PREGNANCY

A

Raw milk
Raw eggs
Raw seafood

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11
Q

crave a nonfood substance termed

A

pica

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12
Q

peristalsis slows from the effect of

A

progesterone and the weight of a growing uterus

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13
Q

a burning sensation along the esophagus caused by regurgitation of gastric contents

A

Pyrosis (heartburn)

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14
Q

elevated cholesterol levels. During pregnancy

A

Hypercholesterolemia

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15
Q

what is decreased in the immune system of a pregnant woman

A

Immunoglobulin G

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16
Q

Darkened or reddened areas may appear on cheeks and across the nose

A

melasma
(chloasma)

17
Q

small, fiery-red branching spots

A

Vascular spiders

18
Q

changes in respiratory system

A

congestion, or
“stuffiness,

19
Q

Changes in gastrointestinal system

A

morning sickness, nausea and vomiting

20
Q

changes in urinary system

A

Bladder Increased by 1,000 ml capacity

Renal function
Changes to excrete waste from maternal and fetal blood supplies

Diameter of ureters Increased by 25%

21
Q

pelvic bones softening is probably caused by

A

relaxin and placental progesterone.

22
Q

(forward curve of the lumbar spine)

A

lordosis

23
Q

A good resting or sleeping position is a

A

Sims position