Pregnancy

Question 1

What are three factors that could affect the growth and development of an unborn baby?

Answer 1

alcohol,smoking,drugs,diet,

Question 2

why is the blood pressure of a pregnant woman checked?

Answer 2

high blood pressure can indicate pre-eclampsia

Question 3

why is a pregnant woman’s urine checked?

Answer 3

to see if there is protein in it which can indicate an infection

Question 4

What is TENS?

Answer 4

The use of electrical impulses to block pain

Question 5

What is pethidine?

Answer 5

A drug given by injection

Question 6

What is an Epidural?

Answer 6

An injection in the lower part of the spine

Question 7

How are identical twins formed?

Answer 7

One egg is relased from the ovary and fertilised, it then splits in two.

Question 8

What are 3 functions of the placenta?

Answer 8

allows baby to feed, filters out harmful substances, gets rid of waste products, links blood supply of mother and baby

Question 9

What is a breech birth?

Answer 9

When the baby is lyiing with its feet/bum facing down

Question 10

What is the role of a health visitor?

Answer 10

takes over after 10 days, responsible for care until child is 5, gives advice, carreis out development checks

Question 11

what is the role of a midwife?

Answer 11

delivers baby, looks afer mother and baby immediately after birth, carries out antenatal checks

Question 12

What is the average weight of a new born baby?

Answer 12

3.5kg or 7 and a half pounds

Question 13

What are Milia?

Answer 13

small white spots

Question 14

What is vernix?

Answer 14

greasy white substance on the baby’s skin

Question 15

What is lanugo?

Answer 15

fine downy hair

Question 16

What is the fontanelle?

Answer 16

soft spot on the baby’s head

Question 17

How can cot death be prevented? give 3 ways

Answer 17

put baby on back to sleep, baby’s cot in your rooms for 6 months, head uncovered, feet to foot position, do not smoke near baby, don’t use pillows, new matrass, do not sleep with baby in your bed

Question 18

What happens in stage 1 of conception?

Answer 18

The egg is released from the ovary

Question 19

What happens in stage 2 of conception?

Answer 19

The sperm try to fertilise the egg

Question 20

What happens in stage 3 of conception?

Answer 20

the fertilised egg begins to divide as it moves along the fallopian tube

Question 21

What happens in stage 4 of conception?

Answer 21

the fertilised egg reaches the uterus

Question 22

what happens in stage 5 of conception?

Answer 22

the fertilised egg implants in the uterus

Question 23

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 23

Fertilised egg implants outside of the uterus

Question 24

What 3 pieces of information can an ultrasound scan give?

Answer 24

number of babies, gender, position of baby, size od baby, heartbeat

Question 25

What does an incubator do?

Answer 25

filters air, maintians constant temperature, provides oxygen, controls humidity, reduces risk of infection

Question 26

What are naigastric tubes for?

Answer 26

to feed the baby when it can not swallow or suck

Question 27

What are 4 signs of post nantal depression?

Answer 27

problems sleeping, feeling sof guikts, rejecting baby, can not bond with baby, loss of appetite, anxuis, mood swings, suicidal feelings

Question 28

How many days does a woman's mentrual cycle last?

Answer 28

28

Question 29

Name one hormone that controls the mensrual cycle

Answer 29

oestrogen, FSH, LH, progesterone

Question 30

What are 2 causes of infertility?

Answer 30

blocke tubes, over 35 years old, cancer treatments, drugs, polycystic ovaries, hormone imbalance

Question 31

What is a screening test?

Answer 31

checks for an abnormality

Question 32

what is a diagnositc test?

Answer 32

confirms an abnormality

Question 33

What are 2 points a woman might put in her birth plan?

Answer 33

pain relief, birhting partner, where to give brith, who cuts cord, breast or bottle feed

Question 34

what is an apgar test?

Answer 34

test carried out immediately after birth

Question 35

what are 4 pointers to consider as part of pre-conceptual care?

Answer 35

helathy diet, take folic acid, lose weight if over weight, stop smoking, limit alcohol intake,

Question 36

What is the lining of the womb called?

Answer 36

endometrium

Question 37

When should pre-conceptual care begin?

Answer 37

three months before trying to conceive

Question 38

Why are blood tests carried out on pregnant women?

Answer 38

blood type, blood sugar, some STIs, iron levels

Question 39

What are two advantages of TENS?

Answer 39

drug free, can be used at home, no side

Question 40

what are 2 advantages of epidrual?

Answer 40

complete pain releif, allows mother to rest, can be topped up, effective for a long time, works quickly

Question 41

what does indiced mean?

Answer 41

labour is started artificially

Question 42

What are 2 early signs of pregnancy?

Answer 42

missed period, tired, need the toilet more often, feeling sick, sore breastas, metalic taste

Question 43

What is the role of the amniotic sac?

Answer 43

keeps foetus at constant temperature, protects against bumps, enables baby to breathe

Question 44

Why is the uterus important?

Answer 44

where the baby grows, keeps the baby protected, contracts to deliver baby

Question 45

Why should pregnant women take folic acid?

Answer 45

prtoects against spina bifid and helps with the formation of the spine

Question 46

Name three ways that smoking can affect an unborn baby

Answer 46

premature birth, miscarraige, still birth, low birth weight

Question 47

What are 2 foods that should be avoided when pregnant?

Answer 47

raw/uncooked meat, pate, peanuts, soft cheses, raw eggs, raw shellfish

Question 48

What does oxytocin do?

Answer 48

stimualtes contractions during labour, stimualtes the production of milk

Question 49

How are non-identical twins formed?

Answer 49

two eggs are fertlised by two sperm

Question 50

What are forceps?

Answer 50

surgical instrument that resembles a pair of tongs and can be used to pull the baby out

Question 51

What is ventouse extraction?

Answer 51

method to assist delivery of a baby using a vacuum device

Question 52

What is an episiotomy?

Answer 52

surgical cut in the muscular area between the vagina and the anus (the area called the perineum) made just before delivery to enlarge your vaginal opening