OB/Gyn A&P- Fetal Development

Question 1

The time from conception until delivery of the fetus.

Answer 1

Prenatal Period

Question 2

Known as the organ of pregnancy. It is a temporary structure that is vital to the development of a fetus.

Answer 2

Placenta

Question 3

A rope-like structure that is ~ 2 feet long and connects the fetus to the placenta, transporting oxygenated blood/nutrients to the fetus and deoxygenated blood away from the fetus.

Answer 3

Umbilical Cord

Question 4

At how many weeks is a fetus considered full term?

Answer 4

38 to 40 weeks

Question 5

Gravidity refers to the number of times a woman has ___.

Answer 5

been pregnant

Question 6

Parity refers to the number of times a woman has ___.

Answer 6

given birth (fetus grater than 24 weeks) regardless of the survival of the fetus/neonate.

Question 7

What important landmark occurs at 28 weeks gestation?

Answer 7

The fetus develops surfactant, a lubricating substance vital to the normal function of the lungs.

Question 8

The distance in cm from the pubic symphysis to the uterine fundus or top of the uterus. After ~24 weeks gestation, the height of the fundus corresponds to gestational age in weeks.

Answer 8

fundal height

Question 9

If fetal movement is felt during an assessment, the fetus must be at least ___ weeks old.

Answer 9

20

Question 10

At what gestational age is a premature fetus considered to have a chance (greater than 50%) of survival?

Answer 10

24 weeks