Pregnancy Flashcards
A common cause of breastfeeding jaundice
too little colostrum
The implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterus is known as
an ectopic pregnancy
Which of the following diseases can be a result of a multifactorial inheritance
diabetes
Which multivitamin is essential for preventing neural tube deficits in the developing fetus
folate
Smoking decreases milk volume due to the reduction of
prolactin
Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall is
abruptio placentae
The primary function of prolactin is
lactation
Causes of sore nipples related to breastfeeding include
infant nursing on the tip of the nipple
At what point during gestation does the inguinal descension of the testicles begin in a male fetus
28 weeks
The organism known to cause lactational mastitis is
staphylococcus
A reduction in the number of red blood cells during pregnancy is due to
iron deficiency anemia
The inability of the body to respond to the insulin hormone for normal metabolism of carbohydrates and sugars during pregnancy is
gestational diabetes
Which of the following is a hormone produced in late pregnancy that can block insulin and cause gestational diabetes
cortisol
Nasal congestion and epistaxis in pregnancy are secondary to increased
estrogen
The hormone that is responsible for stimulating the uterus to contract during labor is
oxytocin
Which hormone promotes appetite and stress reduction during pregnancy and then regulates volume and production of breast milk in the postpartum period
prolactin
Leukorrhea in pregnancy is due to an elevated level of
estrogen
An abnormal placement of the placenta near or covering the internal cervical os is known as
placenta previa
Persistant, intractable vomiting during pregnancy is most likely caused by the elevated levels of
human chorionic gonadotropin
During pregnancy, relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and increased intraabdominal pressure can predispose a patient to
aspiration
Which of the following in NOT a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy
abdominal surgery
Postpartum depression has been linked to
hormonal imbalance
Increased pressure in the rectal veins due to obstruction of venous return in pregnancy causes
hemorrhoids
The physiologic changes associated with pregnancy may increase the risk for
urinary tract infection
Which of the following does NOT play a role in curbing the production of breast milk
progestin-only contraceptives
Which finding in the urine may indicate preeclampsia
protein
Which condition is associated with both hypercoagulable states and alterations in blood flow
pregnancy
Back pain in pregnancy is usually related to
curvature of the lumbosacral vertebrae
A disorder of widespread vascular endothelial malfunction and vasospasm that occurs after 20 weeks gestation and can present as late as 4-6 weeks postpartum
preeclampsia
HELLP syndrome in pregnancy is primarily due to
endothelial dysfunction
A pregnant patient asks when the external genitalia can first be seen on the ultrasound and the NP responds
at 16 weeks gestation
Which nutrient’s synthesis is essential for the growth of the placenta and fetus and the expansion of maternal blood volume
amino acid
Which one of the following is NOT a cause of the letdown reflex during lactation
a supportive bra
A hydatidiform mole is the
growth of an abnormal fertilized egg
Premature dilation of the cervix, usually in the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy is caused by
cervical insufficiency
When does the male fetus begin to produce testosterone
at 9 weeks gestation
Rare tumors that appear when cells in the uterus proliferate uncontrollably during pregnancy is known as
trophoblastic disease
When does a fetus begin to develop male or female organs
6-7 weeks
During pregnancy, elevation of estrogen and progesterone cause symptoms of gastric reflux due to
relaxation of the esophageal sphincter
The thick, sticky, yellow fluid that is rich in immunoglobulins, vitamin E, and leukocytes is
colostrum
