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1
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How much amniotic fluid there is in normal pregnancy?

A

1 litre

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2
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What are possible reasons for polyhydramnious?

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  • twin pregnancies
  • women with diabetes
  • abnormality of fetal digestive system - won’t take in amniotic fluid.
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3
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What are the risks of polyhydramnious?

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  • PROM
  • unlikely to engage
  • cord prolapse
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4
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What are reasons for oligohydramnious?

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  • placenta or membranes are not functioning properly
  • PROM
  • problems with fetal kidneys
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5
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Where is the respiratory control centre situated?

A

Medulla oblongata

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6
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What is normal respiratory rate for adult?

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12-15 breaths per minute

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7
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What is trachea?

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15-20 C-shaped rings of cartilage

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8
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How many alveoli are there in the lungs?

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300 mln alveoli

50-100 m2 is the surface of gaseous exchange

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9
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What is normal pulse rate in an adult?

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60-80 bpm

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10
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What is bradycardia (adult)?

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below 60 bpm; not enough oxygen

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11
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What is tachycardia (adult)?

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above 100 bpm;

reasons: infection, stress, compensation for low lung function, PPH

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12
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What is systolic blood pressure?

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Pressure of blood coming out of the heard during ventricular contraction.
110-140 is OK

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13
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What is diastolic BP?

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Minimum pressure of blood against the wall of the artery following closure of aortic valve.
90+ is high; risk of stroke or heard attack

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14
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What is a chance of fit in post-natal period if had pre-eclampsia?

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4 out of 10 fit in post-natal period.

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15
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How to measure Man Arterial Pressure (MAP)?

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2xdiastolic + systolic / 3
below 65 mmHg - poor perfusion
above 100 mmHg - signifies hypertension

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16
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What is the weight of uterus pre-pregnancy and at term?

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50g

1kg

17
Q

What are different kinds of lochia?

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Rubra - red 3-4 days
Serosa - pink 5-9 days
Alba - yellowish - white 10-28 days

18
Q

When does ovulation resume after delivery?

A

21 days following birth

19
Q

What is Puerperium?

A

6 weeks after birth; everything should go to pre-pregnancy state.