OB exam1

Question 1

vaginal bleeding without discomfort

Answer 1

spontaneous abortion, placenta previa, abruption placenta,

Question 2

signs and symptoms of preterm labor

uterine contractions, cramps, constant irregular low backache before 37 weeks

Answer 2

preterm labor

labor onset

Question 3

continuous pounding headache

Answer 3

chronic hypertension or preeclampsia

Question 4

convulsion

Answer 4

eclampsia

Question 5

amniotic fluid

Answer 5

700-800 at term

Question 6

oligohydramnios

Answer 6

renal abnormalities

Question 7

hydramnios

Answer 7

GI other malformation

Question 8

Cord

Answer 8

wharton’s jelly
prevents compression
two arteries and 1 vein (exchange 02 ,water)

vein carries oxygenated blood
arteries carry deoxygenated blood

Question 9

placenta

Answer 9

endocrine organ
antibody transfusion from mom to fetus
barrier to some but not all harmful substances: microoraganisms, especially virus and drug that may cross the placental barrier
perfusion: maternal B/P condition of maternal blood vessels, maternal position

Question 10

ductus arteriosus

Answer 10

fetus can’t function their lung until later

Question 11

relaxin

Answer 11

inhibit contractions

remodels collagen

Question 12

progesterone

Answer 12

maintains pregnancy
smooth muscle relaxant
breast develop for lactation

Question 13

estrogeen

Answer 13

maintain pregnancy
suitable environment for fetus 
increased uterine muscle mass
increase vascularity
ductal system of breasts

Question 14

cholasma

Answer 14

facial mask of pregancy

Question 15

urinary

Answer 15

occurs 1st and 3rd trimester
nursing actions 
restrict evening fluids
resctrict coffee, tea, natural diuretics
teach kegel exercises

Question 16

leukorrhea pregnancy

Answer 16

• vasocongestion of mucous membrane

Question 17

what do you do if there is leukorrhea?

Answer 17

cotton underwear
pad to absorb
report odor or leaking fluid

Question 18

Edema, varicosities

Answer 18

cardiovascular,