Obstetrical Emergencies

Question 1

What are complications for first trimester?

Answer 1

Polyurea
Nausea and vomiting
Breast pain/tenderness
Weakness and fatigue

Question 2

What are complications for second trimester?

Answer 2

Constipation
Heartburn
Leg cramps

Question 3

What are complications for the third trimester?

Answer 3

Hemorrhoids
Varicose veins
Leg cramps
Braxton hicks contractions

Question 4

What are some changes in mother’s physiology?

Answer 4

Pulse increases
Blood volume increases but not RBC
Cardiac output increases
BP goes down
Resps are increased with decreased volume

Question 5

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 5

A pregnancy located outside of the uterus

Question 6

What are symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 6

Missed menses with abdomen pain
Vaginally bleed, hypotension and shock

Question 7

What is placenta previa?

Answer 7

Placenta is positioned low in uterus and presented first.
High risk patients are multiple pregnancies and greater than 35 years.

Question 8

What is abruptio placenta?

Answer 8

Premature detachment of a normally situated placenta
Dark red blood

Question 9

What is pre - eclampsia?

Answer 9

Dysregulation of hormones can cause dangerous levels of fluid retention and vasocinstriction and leads to hypertension.

Question 10

What is uterine rupture?

Answer 10

Occurs at the onset of labour
Minimal vaginal bleeding
Tearing sensation in abdomen.