OBGYN Final Fall 2015 Flashcards

1
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What is the physiologic status of prepuberty?

A

premenarche

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2
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The superficial layer of glans and stroma of the endometrium is called the:

A

zona functionalis

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3
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The release of an egg from the ruptured follicle is:

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ovulation

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4
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The ovary receives its primary blood supply from the:

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ovarian arteries

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5
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The blood supply to the fallopian tube is received by:

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ovarian artery

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6
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Which of the following about the ovaries is false?

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(these are true)
almond shaped
attached posteriorly to broad ligament by mesovarium
lie in ovarian fossa
fossa bounded by external iliac muscles, ureter, and obturator nerve
blood supply by ovarian and uterine arteries
bllod drained by ovarian vein into IVC on right and into renal vein on left
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7
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A mature follicle is known as a _____ follicle.

A

graafian

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8
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A mature follicle typically is _____ cm in size right before ovulation.

A

2 cm

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9
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The rectouterine space is also known as:

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posterior cul-de-sac

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10
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Abnormally heavy or long menses is termed:

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menorrhagia

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11
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The inner lining of the uterine cavity that appears echogenic to hypoechoic on ultrasound depending on the menstrual cycle is the:

A

endometrium

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12
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Menarche may be defined as:

A

state after reaching puberty in which menses occurs normally every 28 days
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13
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These are small vessels found along the periphery of the uterus:

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arcuate vessels

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14
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The thickness of the endometrium should be measured in the:

A
sagittal view (longitudinally)
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15
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The middle layer of the uterus is:

A

myometrium

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16
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The thin outer layer of the uterus is separated from the immediate layer by the:

A

arcuate vessels

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17
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Nabothian cysts are found near the:

A

cervix

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18
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On transabdominal imaging of the female pelvis, the distended urinary bladder:

A

serves as an acoustic window
cystic reference
displaces bowel
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19
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The most common site for a leiomyoma to occur is:

A

intramural (within myometrium)

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20
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Complications in delivery may occur with pregnancy if a fibroid is located:

A

near cervix

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21
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A benign invasion of endometrial tissue into the myometrium is known as:

A

adenomyosis

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22
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A small percentage of leiomyomas are located in the:

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lower uterine segment near cervix

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23
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An acquired condition with obstruction of the cervical canal is most likely a result of:

A

cervical stenosis

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24
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Which leiomyoma location is most likely to cause heavy irregular uterine bleeding?

A

submucosal

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25
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Irregular, acyclic bleeding is defined as:

A

metrorrhea

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26
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Where might you find a Gartner’s duct cyst?

A

vagina

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27
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In a posthysterectomy patient, the normal vaginal cuff should not exceed _____ cm.

A
  1. 1 cm

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28
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A small endocrine structure that develops within a ruptured ovarian follicle and secretes progesterone and estrogen is a:

A

corpus luteum cyst

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29
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The dermoid tumor typically is associated with which ultrasound sign?

A

“Tip of the iceburg” sign

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30
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The most common adnexal mass found during early pregnancy is a:

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Corpus luteum cyst

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31
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The normal ovary has a:

A

homogenous echotexture
echogenic medulla
anechoic or cystic follicles
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32
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Simple ovarian cysts in postmenopausal women are not likely malignant when measuring less than _____ cm.

A

5 cm

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33
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The most common benign tumor of the ovary is a/an:

A

dermoid tumor

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34
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This rare benign ovarian neoplasm is most often seen in postmenopausal women.

A

thecoma

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35
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A common condition in which functioning endometrial tissue is present outside of the uterus is:

A

endometriosis

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36
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Partial or complete rotation of the ovarian pedicle on its axis defines:

A

ovarian torsion

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37
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Which pelvis organ is more involved with metastatic disease?

A

ovary

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38
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An infection that involves the fallopian tube and the ovary is called:

A

tubo-ovarian abscess

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39
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Risk factors in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) include all except which of the following?

A
(these are true)
early sexual contact
multiple sexual partners
hx of STDs
previous hx PID
use of IUD
douching
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40
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What is an infection within the fallopian tube called?

A

salpingitis

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41
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The most common etiology of PID is:

A

STDs

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42
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Sonographic findings of PID include all except which of the following?

A
(these are true)
endometritis
periovarian inflammation
salpingitis, pyosalpinx, hydrosalpinx
tubo-ovarian abscess
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43
Q

Which statement about infertility is false?

A
(these are true)
inability to conceive within 12 months
affects 1 in 7 couples in America
40% female, 40% male, 20% both at fault
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44
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A dominant follicle grows at a rate of:

A

1 to 3 mm/day

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45
Q

A human fertilization technique in which fertilized ova are injected through a laparoscope into the fimbriated ends of the fallopian tubes is known as:

A

Gamete intrafallopian tube transfer (GIFT)

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46
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Fertilization takes place within the woman’s body in:

A

Distal portion of the Fallopian tube (ampulla)

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47
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The cavity in which the fetus exists is called the:

A

Amniotic cavity

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48
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This laboratory test indicates pregnancy when the values are elevated:

A

hCG levels

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49
Q

The first site of formation of red blood cells that will nourish the embryo is the:

A

primary yolk sac

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50
Q

This refers to the length of time calculated from the first day of the last normal menstrual period to the point at which the pregnancy is being assessed.

A

Gestational or menstrual age

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51
Q

The beta hCG levels plateau and subsequently decline, whereas the gestational sac continues to grow after:

A

9-10 weeks

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52
Q

The fusion of the chorion and amnion occurs between:

A

14 to 15 weeks
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53
Q

To calculate the mean sac diameter of a gestational sac, the following formula should be used:

A

MSD = length + width + height / 3

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54
Q

Using an endovaginal approach, the first structure visualized within a gestational sac is the:

A

Secondary yolk sac

55
Q

In the first trimester, herniated bowel with return within the abdominal cavity by the:

A

12th week

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56
Q

A sonogram of a 10-week gestation demonstrates a cystic area within the posterior cranium. This most likely represents:

A

rhomboencephalon

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57
Q

The blastocyst typically enters the uterus:

A

4 to 5 days after fertilization

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58
Q

Implantation of the blastocyst into the endometrium occurs at:

A

12 days post fertilization

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59
Q

The crown-rump length measurement may be used up to the _____ gestational week.

A

12th

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60
Q

What is the most common pelvic mass seen in 1st trimester pregnancy?

A

corpus luteum cyst

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61
Q

An ovum without an embryo is known as:

A

anembryonic or blighted ovum

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62
Q

A hemorrhage located between the gestational sac and the placenta represents:

A

Subchorionic hemorrhage??

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63
Q

Ectopic pregnancy most commonly occurs in the:

A

Fallopian tube

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64
Q

There is an increased risk of complete hysterectomy when an ectopic pregnancy is located in the:

A

cervix

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65
Q

The most common cause of vaginal bleeding in the 1st trimester is:

A

Subchorionic hemorrhage

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66
Q

Poor prognosis is generally seen in embryos with heart rates below:

A

90 bpm

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67
Q

A heterotopic pregnancy is:

A

simultaneous intrauterine and extrauterine pregnancy

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68
Q

This structure carries oxygenated blood from the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava (IVC):

A

Ductus venosus

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69
Q

This term indicates the fetal head is toward the fundus of the uterus:

A

Breech

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70
Q

The total number of pregnancies is called:

A

gravidity

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71
Q

This indicates the liver is on right, stomach on the left, and heart apex on the left:

A

normal situs

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72
Q

The three vessels found in the umbilical cord are:

A

2 umbilical arteries and 1 umbilical vein

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73
Q

The cranial bones ossify by:

A

12th week gestation

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74
Q

The cavum septum pellucidi is observed in front of the:

A

thalamus

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75
Q

Which of the following shunts blood away from the lungs?

A

ductus arteriosus

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76
Q

Beyond 20 weeks of gestation, a renal pelvis is considered abnormal when measuring greater than:

A

8 mm

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77
Q

The normal lateral ventricle measures less than:

A
  1. 5 mm

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78
Q

The abdominal circumference (AC) is the:

A

measurement at the level of the stomach, left portal vein, and left umbilical vein
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79
Q

This is a sonographic sign that refers to the shape of the cerebellum when a spinal defect is present:

A

banana

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80
Q

The biparietal diameter is the measurement of the fetal head at the level of the:

A

thalamus and cavum septum pellucidum

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81
Q

The condition that shows the fetal head elongated in the transverse diameter and shortened in the anteroposterior diameter is known as:

A

Brachycephaly

82
Q

The most accurate measurement for determining gestational age is the:

A

CRL (1st tri)
BPD(2nd tri)
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83
Q

Frontal bones of the cranium that collapse forward describes:

A

Lemon head sign

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84
Q

Flattening of the fetal skull is called:

A

dolichocephaly

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85
Q

A condition in which the fetus is not growing as fast as normal is termed:

A

intrauterine growth restriction

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86
Q

Measurement of the biparietal diameter is taken from the:

A

outer to inner edge

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87
Q

The assessment of the fetus to determine fetal well-being, including evaluation of cardiac non-stress test, observation of fetal breathing movement, gross fetal body movements, fetal tone, and amniotic fluid volume, is known as the:

A

Biophysical profile

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88
Q

The normal amniotic fluid index (AFI) should range between:

A

10-20 cm

8-20 cm beth

89
Q

_____ incorporates all fetal growth parameters (biparietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference, femur).

A

Gestational age parameters that estimate fetal weight

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90
Q

One of the growth problems of the diabetic fetus is:

A

macrosomia

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91
Q

IUGR is most commonly defined as a fetal birth weight:

A

at or below 10% for given gestational age

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92
Q

The chorionic plate is related to:

A

fetal surface of placenta

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93
Q

The major functioning unit of the placenta is:

A

Chorionic villus

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94
Q

The placenta performs all except which of the following functions?

A
(These are true)
Respiration
Nutrition
Excretion
Protection
Storage
Hormonal production
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95
Q

The primary cause of placentomegaly is:

A

maternal diabetes

96
Q

This is produced by the umbilical cord and membranes, the fetal lung, skin, and kidney.

A

Amniotic fluid

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97
Q

Sonographic signs of polyhydramnios include all except which of the following?

A
(These are true)
Freely floating fetus in swollen amniotic cavity
Accentuated fetal anatomy
AFI equal or greater than 20 cm
24 cm beth
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98
Q

Which of the following methods is used for visual assessment of amniotic fluid volume?

A

Subjective assessment

99
Q

This technique is both valid and reproducible in assessment of amniotic fluid volume.

A

AFI

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100
Q

Persistent oligohydramnios in the second trimester, regardless of the cause, carries a:

A

poor prognosis

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101
Q

Fetal production of urine and the ability to swallow begin during what weeks?

A

8-11 wk

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102
Q

Mobile particles observed in the amniotic fluid are termed?

A

Amniotic bands

103
Q

Nonanomalous conditions causing oligohydramnios?

A

IUGR, premature rupture of membranes, post date pregnancy (42 wks), CVS
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104
Q

Polyhydramnios is defined as an AFV greater than ____ml.

A

24 cm

105
Q

Maternal conditions associated with polyhydramnios

A

Diabetes, Rh incompatibility, anemia, congestive heart failure, obesity, syphilis
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106
Q

Fibrous bands of amnion that develop in utero and may entangle fetal parts

A

Amniotic bands

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107
Q

What is a circumvalet placenta?

A

Attachment of placental membranes to the fetal surface of the placenta.
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108
Q

What is vaso previa?

A

Cord membranes that lies across cervix

109
Q

Amniotic sheets are believed to be caused by?

A

Synechiae (uterine scars)

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110
Q

Congenital anomalies associated with polyhydramnios

A

GI system most common reason, central nervous system

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111
Q

Congential anomalies associated with oligohydramnios

A

Infantile polycystic kidney disease, renal agensis, posterior urethral valves (keyhole bladder), dysplastic kidneys, chromosomal abnormalities

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112
Q

Velematous and battledore placentas are?

A

Battledore: cord insertion at the placental margin

Velamentous: cord insertion on membranes

113
Q

Know increta, percreta, and accreta placentas

A

Increta- growth of chorionic villi deep into the myometrium

Percreta- growth of the chorionic villi through the myometrium to the uterine serosa

Accreta- growth of the chorionic villi to the myometrium; does not penetrate through the myometrium

114
Q

What is an abruption and what are the symptoms?

A

Bleeding from a normally situated placenta as a result of its complete or partial detachment from the maternal wall after the 20th week gestation
Symptoms: vaginal bleeding,abd/back pain, preterm labor, fetal demise, uterine irritability
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115
Q

What are Braxton hicks?

A

Spontaneous painless uterine contractions described originally as a sign of pregnancy; they occur from the first trimester to the end of pregnancy

116
Q

Major functions of the placenta

A

permit exchange of oxygenated maternal blood with deoxygenated fetal blood
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117
Q

What is a succenturiate placenta?

A

Accessory placental lobe

118
Q

What is placenta migration?

A

Movement of the placenta as the uterus enlarges the placenta; a low lying placenta may move out of the lower uterine segment in the second trimester

119
Q

Know symmetrical and asymmetrical IUGR

A

Symmetrical - occurs in 1st trimester, fetus is small in all parameters
Asymmetrical - (more common) occurs in 2nd & 3rd trimester, usually from placental insufficiency
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120
Q

Oxygenated blood enters the fetus via?

A

Ductus venousus

121
Q

Using maximum vertical pocket method, what measurement would indicate poly?

A

greater than 8 cm

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