physiological changes

Question 1

How much does blood volume increase during pregnancy?

Answer 1

40-50%, peaking at 32 weeks

33% increase in RBC production

Question 2

When changes in blood pressure occur?

Answer 2

second trimester - decrease diastolic

through terms - decrease systolic

Question 3

What changes in heart sounds occur?

Answer 3

S1 hear sound becomes louder

systolic ejection murmur

Question 4

what occurs in the renal system?

Answer 4

dilation of renal collecting system, glucosuria or proteinuria common

Question 5

What GI changes occur?

Answer 5

gall bladder doubles in size
lower esophageal spincter more relaxed
decrease in motility

Question 6

changes in endocrine system?

Answer 6

insulin levels increase 2-10x

thyroid and pituitary gland increase in size

Question 7

uterine changes?

Answer 7

changes from 10 ml capacity to 5000mL

changes 70g to 1100g

Question 8

what is chadwick sign?

Answer 8

blue -violet color

Question 9

what is goodell sign?

Answer 9

softening of vaginal part of cervix

Question 10

What is hegar sign?

Answer 10

softening of uterus isthmus

Question 11

Changes in respiratory system?

Answer 11

increase transverse thoracic daimeter and diaphragmatic contraction and costal angle widens.