Obstetrics

Question 1

Most common reason for HR too low on antenatal exam/

Answer 1

Bed too flat

Question 2

Umbilical vein carries what?

Answer 2

Oxygenated blood

Question 3

Umbilical artery carries what?

Answer 3

Deoxygenated blood.

Question 4

At how many weeks should the uterus be at the umbilicus?

Answer 4

At 20 weeks.

Question 5

When should it be at the xiphistenrum?

Answer 5

36 weeks.

Question 6

When should the fundus first be palpable ?

Answer 6

12 weeks.

Question 7

WHat are the only 2 nutrients that travel unidirectionally from mom to baby?

Answer 7

Calcium and Iron.

Question 8

What hormon decreases uterine contractility/.

Answer 8

Progesterone.

Question 9

What hormones level rise and peak at 10 weeks gestation and has similar to effects to testerone whilst also maintains the corpus luteum?>

Answer 9

HCG.

Question 10

What is used as a marker of foetal vitality?

Answer 10

E3 (Estriol)

Question 11

Which oestrogen is only produced in pregnancy

Answer 11

E4

Question 12

What is the function of prolactin?

Answer 12

Stimulated milk production

Question 13

What is the function of oxytocin?

Answer 13

Stimulates contraction of the ducts.

Question 14

WHat is the only respiratory function to decrease in pregnant?

Answer 14

PCO2 decreases.