Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What is Chadwick’s sign?
A
Cyanosis of the cervix
-bluish colored vagina d/t increased vascularity throughout pelvis
2
Q
What is Hegar’s sign?
A
Palpable softening of cervical isthmus (portion of the uterus that narrows into cervix)
3
Q
A woman with a normal BMI (19.9-26) should have what recommended weight gain
A
25 to 35 lb
4
Q
Facial edema at >20weeks may reflect
A
preeclampsia
5
Q
Hyperreflexia note in reflexes may signal
A
preeclampsia