OB Quiz 1 Flashcards
Medication that prevents maternal antibodies from attacking Rh+ blood cells
Rho Gam
development begins once the amnion is formed about 10-12 days after fertilization and lasts through the 8th week after fertilization
embryonic stage
is a temporary organ of pregnancy that acts as a circulatory interface between the mother and embryo or fetus function is to protect and hormone production
placenta
arises from the fetal side of the placenta serves as a conduit for blood traveling to and from the embryo or fetus. It contains 1 vein and 2 arteries AVA
umbilical cord
any pregnancy regardless of ending
gravida
completed pregnancy past 20 weeks gestation
Para
What does EDC stand for?
estimated date of confinement
what does EDD stand for?
estimated date of delivery
1st trimester is between what weeks?
conception to week 12
third trimester is between what weeks?
week 29 to week 40
second trimester is what weeks?
week 13 to week 28
What does G2 P0 mean
means that she has had two pregnancies none completed past 20 weeks
what does Prima gravida mean?
first pregnancy
Prima para means
first birth
Multi gravida means?
multiple pregnancies
mulit para means?
multiple births
What are some physiological changes with circulatory system? and why?
increased blood volume
increased HR & cardiac output
Increased clotting factor
Because the woman needs enough blood to support the growing fetus
WHat are some physiological changes for the respiratory system?
Deeper breaths (tidal volume)
Does the respiratory rate go up when a woman is pregnant?
no it does not
Does HR go up during pregancy?
yes
What are some physiological changes of the reproductive system
Tender breasts
Uterus grows in size goes from pear shape to watermelon
cervix undergoes softening
Physiological changes of the GI system
Reduced peristalsis due to progesterone hormone being released which leads to : heartburn constipation gallstones N/V because of HCG hormone
physiccalogical changes of the skeletal system
Softening of joints
Lordosis
Pubic bone softens
physiccalogical changes of the skeletal system
Softening of joints
Lordosis
Pubic bone softens
Physiological changes of the urinary system
increased urinary frequency (1st & 3rd)
can retain larger volume of urine
glucose in urine
protein in urine
VItals signs
Pulse: 63-105
RR: 8-24
BP: does not go up so it should be the same as what it was before
What are third trimester discomforts? and how is it managed?
Edema and fatigue
for Edema avoid prolonged sitting light exercise and elevate legs
for fatigue manage with 7-9 hours of sleep wit frequent naps
What are first trimester discomforts? and how is it managed?
N/V ; breast tenderness ; fatigue
Supportive bra
Saltine crackers dont take prenatal vit on empty stomach
What are second trimester discomforts? and how is it managed?
constipation
increase fiber exercise fluids
schedule of visits up until week 28 frequency
monthly
schedule of visits up until week 28 - week 36 frequency
bi weekly (twice a month)
schedule of visits up until weeks 36- birth frequency
weekly
Prenatal labs with reasonings
cbc - to see iron levels
vaginal culture - for claps or gono
urinalysis - UTI’s
Blood type - to see if ppl are Rh-
how do you calculate edd by lmp
count 9 months and add 7 days don’t forget to change year
If a woman’s lmp date was 10/22/21 when is her edd?
7/29/22 add 9 months and 7 days
or go backwards 3 months and add 7 days
remember to change the year
