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Pregnancy I Flashcards

1
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What is the function of the Skene duct?

A

Lubrication and antimicrobial properties

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What happens to the Bartholin duct opening during arousal?

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It swells

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3
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Where is the perineum located?

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Between vagina and anus

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4
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When might the perineum need to be cut or tear?

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During labor

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5
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What is the fundus?

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Hollow organ farthest from cervix

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What is the function of the cervix?

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Helps keep the baby in the uterus

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7
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What is the size of the cervix?

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About 2-3 cm

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8
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How does the cervix feel under normal conditions?

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Elasticity of nose

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9
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Describe the external os.

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Round

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10
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How does the external os change after pregnancy?

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Smiley face shape

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11
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Where is the uterus located?

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Behind the bladder

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12
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What can happen if the bladder is too full during childbirth?

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Baby can come down

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13
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What can happen postpartum if the bladder is too full?

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Fundus cannot come back down

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14
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What are the two types of influences on childbearing?

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Hereditary and Environmental

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15
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What is a genetic counselor?

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A professional who provides guidance and support on genetic disorders and inherited conditions.

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16
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What are autosomal dominant traits?

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Expressed by dominant gene on a non-sex chromosome

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17
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What is the chance of passing on an autosomal dominant trait to a child?

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50%

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18
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Give examples of autosomal dominant traits.

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Huntington’s disease, neurofibromatosis

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19
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What are autosomal recessive traits?

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Expressed if a person receives two copies of a recessive gene

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20
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Name some examples of autosomal recessive diseases.

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Tay-Sachs, sickle cell, cystic fibrosis, PKU

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21
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Need two carriers for the trait to be expressed in an autosomal recessive trait t/f

A

TRUE

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22
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What are some examples of autosomal recessive disorders?

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PKU, Tay Sachs, Sickle cell, cystic fibrosis

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23
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What is the chance of gene expression when both parents are carriers of an autosomal recessive trait?

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1/4 or 25%

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24
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What is the chance of not having the disease when both parents are carriers?

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25%

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25
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What is the chance of being a carrier for the gene when both parents are carriers?

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50%

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26
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What are X-Linked traits?

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Males usually affected, females carriers

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27
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Give examples of X-Linked traits.

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Color blindness, Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, hemophilia A, Turner syndrome

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28
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What are some common symptoms of Turner syndrome?

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Less fertility, barrel chest, altered appearance

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29
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How is X-linked inheritance different from other types with inheritance?

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Dads don’t pass it on to sons

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30
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What is a trisomy?

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Extra copy of a chromosome

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31
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What is monosomy?

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Missing a chromosome

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32
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What is polyploidy?

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One or more extra sets of chromosomes

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33
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What are structural chromosomal abnormalities?

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Missing, added, or rearranged part of a chromosome

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34
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What is a possible cause of spontaneous abortion in the first trimester?

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Polyploidy

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35
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Which gender is fragile X syndrome more commonly seen in?

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Males

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36
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What is an example of Monosomy?

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Turner syndrome

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37
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What is an example of a structural abnormality?

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Fragile X syndrome

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38
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Substances that can cause abnormalities in fetal development

A

teratogens

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39
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What are the effects of teratogens in embryonic development?

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Abnormalities in organ development, growth, and function

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40
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What can teratogens lead to?

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Birth defects or developmental disabilities

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41
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When do teratogens have the most impact?

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During the first trimester of pregnancy

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42
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Name three examples of teratogens mentioned in the text.

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Psych meds, alcohol, tobacco

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43
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What are some teratogens that can influence the environment?

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Alcohol, Aminoglycosides, Anticonvulsant agents, Antihyperlipidemic agents (statins), Antineoplastic agents, Antithyroid drugs, Cocaine, Diethylstilbestrol (DES), Folic acid antagonists, Lithium, Mercury, Retinoic acid, Tetracycline, Tobacco, Warfarin

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44
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What are some infections that can influence the environment as teratogens?

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Cytomegalovirus, Herpes simplex virus, HIV, Parvo, Rubella, Syphilis, Toxoplasmosis, Varicella, Zika

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45
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What should you do if someone has chicken pox?

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Keep them away from babies less than 1 year and pregnant moms.

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46
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What is one role of the nurse in genetic counseling?

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Recognize need for genetic counseling and gather medical history. provide education & emotional support.

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47
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What should you consider when talking to moms?

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Family history, medical history, risk factors (teratogens)

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48
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Why are hot tubs bad for babies and what is the limit?

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Too much heat can be bad, no more than 10 minutes for sure, preferably not at all though.

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49
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What should all pregnant women take?

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Folic acid

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50
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What is the process of fertilization?

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Sperm and ovum unite to form a zygote.

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51
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What is the lining of the uterus called during pregnancy?

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Decidua.

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52
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What hormone is secreted by the zygote?

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hCG.

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53
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What can occur around week 2 of pregnancy after implantation?

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Spotting.

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54
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What is the process of implantation?

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Zygote enters uterus and implants in the fundus in the uterus

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55
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What happens during the preembryonic period? and how long does it last?

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Inner part of zygote develops into fetus and outer part develops into the placenta. two weeks.

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56
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What hormone stimulates estrogen and progesterone and protects pregnancy?

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HcG. will protect the pregnancy until the placenta takes over in a few weeks.

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57
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What can implantation cause?

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Spotting or small bleeding, which can be confused for a light period —they think theyre not pregnant

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58
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What happens during the embryonic period?

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Development of the central nervous system (CNS)

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59
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What happens during week 3 of the embryonic period?

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CNS develops

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60
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What happens during week 4 of the embryonic period?

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Neural tube closes

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61
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What happens during week 5 of the embryonic period?

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Heart begins to beat

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62
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What is the importance of folic acid?

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Prevents spina bifida

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63
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When does the heartbeat begin?

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5th week

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64
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What happens during Week 6 of the embryonic period?

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Upper and lower extremities are defined

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65
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What happens during Week 7 of the embryonic period?

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Face more human looking

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66
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What happens during Week 8 of the embryonic period?

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Well-defined fingers & toes, external genitalia begins to differentiate

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67
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At what week does external genitalia begin to differentiate?

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Week 8

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68
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What happens during the fetal period?

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Fetal movements, urine production, gender determination

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69
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What happens during weeks 9-12 of the fetal period?

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Fetal movements, urine production, gender determination

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70
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What happens during weeks 13-16 of the fetal period?

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Rapid body growth

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71
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What happens during weeks 17-20 of the fetal period?

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Increased fluttering movements, development of eyebrows, head hair, lanugo, and vernix

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72
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When does the first trimester end?

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12th week

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73
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At what week does the baby close its eyes?

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9 weeks

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74
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When will the baby open its eyes again?

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26 weeks

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75
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What happens during weeks 21-24 of the fetal period?

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Little subcut fat, red and translucent skin, surfactant barely produced, can survive - ICU babies

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76
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What happens during weeks 25-28 of the fetal period?

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Plumper, eyes open, rotates to head down position

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77
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What happens during weeks 29-32 of the fetal period?

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Toenails & fingernails & skin pigmentation

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78
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What happens during weeks 33-38 of the fetal period?

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Mainly gaining weight

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79
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How does the fetus look during weeks 33-38 of the fetal period?

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More plumper with abundant subcutaneous fat

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80
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What is fertilization age?

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Not really used in practice

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81
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How is gestational age determined?

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By last menstrual period

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82
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What is the typical range for gestational age?

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38-42 weeks

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83
Q

What is the key function of the placenta?

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Respiration

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84
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Describe the fetal side of the placenta.

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Smooth

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85
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Describe the maternal side of the placenta.

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Rough where it attaches to uterus

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86
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What is the composition of the umbilical cord?

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2 arteries & 1 vein (AVA)

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87
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What do the arteries in the umbilical cord carry?

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Deoxygenated blood & waste products

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88
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What does the vein in the umbilical cord return?

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Oxygenated blood and nutrients

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89
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What does the placenta do?

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Remove waste and provide nutrients and oxygen to the baby.

90
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Is the placenta intact when it comes out?

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Yes.

91
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How should the placenta come out?

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it should come out intact

92
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What are the two fetal membranes?

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amnion and chorion

93
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What is the function of amniotic fluid?

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cushioning
temp control
prevents membranes from attaching
provides room to move

94
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What structure surrounds the amnion?

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chorion

95
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What is oligohydramnios?

A

Low levels of amniotic fluid

96
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What is hydramnios?

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High levels of amniotic fluid (or polyhydramnios)

97
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What is the ideal volume of amniotic fluid?

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700-800 mL

98
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What is the ideal volume of oligohydramnios?

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400 mL

99
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What are some possible causes of oligohydramnios?

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Poor placental perfusion, fetal kidney failure

100
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What are some potential complications of oligohydramnios?

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Poor lung development, premature rupture of membranes

101
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What is the volume of amniotic fluid in hydramnios or polyhydramnios?

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Over 2000 mL

102
Q

What condition is associated with uncontrolled diabetes in the mother?

A

Polyhydramnios

103
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What are some possible complications of polyhydramnios?

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Malformation of CNS, Cardiovascular system issues, GI tract issues

104
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What are presumptive indicators?

A

amenorrhea
n/v
fatigue
urinary frequency

105
Q

What is amenorrhea?

A

Absence of menstruation

106
Q

What is the prevalence of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy?

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60-80% in 1st trimester but 45% in 3rd trimester

107
Q

What are the least reliable indicators?

A

presumptive indicators

108
Q

What are subjective changes that can indicate pregnancy?

A

breast changes, hyperpigmentation, fetal movement

109
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What are breast changes that can indicate pregnancy?

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Enlargement and tenderness.

110
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What is hyperpigmentation and how can it indicate pregnancy?

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Darkening of the skin, particularly around the nipples and genital area.

111
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What is Chadwick’s sign?

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Change of color in cervix, vagina, and vulva

112
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What is Goodell’s sign?

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Softening of the cervix

113
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What is Hegar’s sign?

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Ability to fold the body of the uterus

114
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What does a pregnancy test check for?

A

hCG

115
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What can cause a false negative in a pregnancy test? and how can you help prevent it?

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Dilute urine, take sample first thing in the morning

116
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What can cause a false positive in a pregnancy test?

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Tumor, blood or protein in urine, certain medications (Parkinson’s or anticonvulsants)

117
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What is ballottement? what can cause a false one?

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provider taps cervix, Baby floats up in the cervix and then comes down. a tumor could also do this.

118
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What is Braxton Hicks? What can cause a false one?

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contractions, False contractions caused by intestinal gas

119
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What is palpation of fetal outline?

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Feeling the shape of the baby through the abdomen

120
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What is uterine soufflé?

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Hearing the flow in the uterus matching the mom’s heartbeat

121
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What are some positive indicators during pregnancy?

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Auscultation of fetal heart sounds, fetal movements detected by examiner, visualization of fetus

122
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What are the landmarks for uterine growth?

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12 weeks: above symphysis pubis, 16 weeks: midway symphysis pubis & umbilicus, 20 weeks: umbilicus, 36 weeks: xiphoid process

123
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What happens during ‘lightening’?

A

Baby flips and head comes down

124
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What are Braxton Hicks contractions?

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Practice contractions that are not effective in delivering the baby, felt in the third trimester mostly

125
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When should a pregnant woman go to the doctor regarding Braxton Hicks contractions?

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If she has 5-6 in an hour

126
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What is Chadwick’s sign?

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bluish color

127
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What is Goodell’s sign?

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softening bc of hormones

128
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What is the purpose of the mucous plug?

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forms a plug so no bacteria goes to the membranes

129
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What happens when the mucous plug breaks?

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can have some blood happen when it breaks bc it does have some capillaries

130
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What causes the pH in the vagina to become acidic?

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Glycogen turns to lactic acid

131
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Why are pregnant women prone to fungal infections?

A

Changes in pH

132
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What stops during pregnancy?

A

ovulation stops

133
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What is the role of progesterone during pregnancy? aka hormone of pregnancy””

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Prevents tissue rejection and suppresses contractions. prevents miscarriage.

134
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What stimulates the growth of mammary ductal tissue?

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Estrogen

135
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What stimulates the growth of lobes, lobules, and alveoli?

A

Progesterone

136
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What do the Tubercles of Montgomery do?

A

help to lubricate nipple

137
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Is breastfeeding allowed during pregnancy?

A

Yes, if there are no risk factors.

138
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What happens to the heart during pregnancy?

A

Heart is pushed upward and to the left

139
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What might be heard when listening to the heart during pregnancy?

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Systolic murmur, this is alright

140
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What happens to plasma volume during pregnancy?

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Plasma volume increases

141
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How does the increase in plasma volume affect blood thickness?

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Blood is less thick, which helps prevent clots

142
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What happens to RBC, HGB, and HCT levels during pregnancy?

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Dilution of RBC, ↓ HGB/HCT

143
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What term is used to describe the decrease in RBC, HGB, and HCT levels during pregnancy?

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Pseudoanemia of pregnancy

144
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What type of anemia may occur during pregnancy?

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Iron deficiency anemia

145
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What type of anemia is present if the hemoglobin is less than 10.5 during the second trimester?

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Iron deficiency anemia

146
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How do you treat both types of anemia?

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Iron supplements

147
Q

What are the cardiovascular changes during pregnancy?

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Increased cardiac output, decreased systemic vascular resistance, slight decrease in diastolic pressure

148
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What is supine hypotensive syndrome?

A

Slight decrease of diastolic pressure when lying on back

149
Q

What is the best position for side laying?

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Left side

150
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How can you remove pressure on the aorta while side laying?

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Raise one of the hips with a pillow

151
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What happens to clotting factors in the blood?

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They increase

152
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What happens to fibrinolytic activity in the blood?

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It decreases

153
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What is the function of fibrinolytic activity?

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To protect from hemorrhage and increase the chance of blood clots

154
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What happens to leukocytes in the blood?

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They increase

155
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What happens to erythrocytes in the blood?

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They increase

156
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Why is more iron needed?

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To support increased erythrocyte production

157
Q

What are the respiratory changes?

A

Oxygen consumption ↑

158
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What happens to tidal volume?

A

Tidal volume ↑

159
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Which hormones are involved in increased tidal volume and respiratory changes?

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Progesterone, Estrogen

160
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What does estrogen do to muscles?

A

Relaxes muscles

161
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How does estrogen affect breathing?

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Allows deeper breathing

162
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What does estrogen do to vascularity?

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Increases vascularity

163
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What can increased vascularity in the face cause?

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Nose bleeds, congestion, fullness in the ears

164
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What happens to the voice due to estrogen?

A

Lowered voice

165
Q

What are epulis? why does this happen during pregnancy

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Growths that happen in gum from extra estrogen

166
Q

What is ptyalism? why does this happen during preganacy

A

Excessive salivation

167
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What is pyrosis? happens during preganacy.

A

Reflux due to relaxation of the sphincter. estrogen causes the relaxation.

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How does pregnancy affect the tone and motility of the GI tract?

A

Slows down

169
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What happens to the gallbladder during pregnancy?

A

Bile becomes thicker and more prone to gall stones

170
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What is pruritis?

A

Itching caused by retained bile salts

171
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What is stress incontinence?

A

Involuntary urine leakage during activities that increase abdominal pressure

172
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What is nocturia and how does it affect pregnancy?

A

Increased need to urinate at night.

173
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Why do some people experience nocturia?

A

Due to water and sodium retention during the day

174
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What happens to the ureters?

A

They can become somewhat compressed

175
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What can happen due to compressed ureters?

A

Increased risk of urinary tract infection or pyelonephritis

176
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What causes hyperpigmentation?

A

Estrogen

177
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Name two integumentary changes during pregnancy.

A

Angiomas and palmar erythema

178
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What are striae gravidarum?

A

Stretch marks

179
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What is melasma also known as?

A

Mask of pregnancy

180
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What is a musculoskeletal change that can occur during pregnancy?

A

Waddling gait

181
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What is the term for an excessive inward curve of the lower back?

A

Lordosis

182
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What is diastasis recti?

A

Separation of abdominal muscles. sometimes they go back and sometimes they dont, might need surgery if it doesn’t resolve post partum

183
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what can happen to blood glucose?

A

hypoglycemia possible between meals and at night.

184
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What is the role of hCS in pregnancy?

A

allowing for more glucose to be available to baby

185
Q

What does relaxin do?

A

helps inhibit urine activity, soften cervix, and relax joints in pelvis

186
Q

What is a potential endocrine change during pregnancy related to glucose?

A

hypoglycemia between meals and at night

187
Q

What is the goal of weight gain during pregnancy if the person has a normal BMI?

A

25-35 pounds

188
Q

What makes up less than half of the recommended weight gain during pregnancy?

A

Fetus, placenta, and amniotic fluid

189
Q

What is dependent edema?

A

Swelling due to fluid retention

190
Q

What are some common feelings during the first trimester?

A

Uncertainty, ambivalence, unstable moods

191
Q

What is one of the concerns during the first trimester?

A

How to cope with life and other family

192
Q

What is the focus on during the first trimester?

A

Self

193
Q

What is the primary focus during the second trimester?

A

Fetus

194
Q

What are two psychological characteristics during the second trimester?

A

Narcissism, introversion

195
Q

What is a common concern during the second trimester?

A

Body image

196
Q

What may experience changes during the second trimester?

A

Sexuality

197
Q

What are some common experiences during the third trimester?

A

Vulnerability, increasing dependence, trouble concentrating, preparation for birth

198
Q

What are some common nightmares during the third trimester?

A

Deformity or harm

199
Q

What does a pregnant person typically want during the third trimester?

A

Their partner close

200
Q

What is a common behavior in the third trimester?

A

Nesting

201
Q

What are some behaviors associated with maternal role taking?

A

Mimicry, role play, fantasy

202
Q

What is mimicry in maternal role taking?

A

Mimicking behaviors, waddle gait, or posture

203
Q

What is role play in maternal role taking?

A

Seeking holding or caring for infants

204
Q

What is fantasy in maternal role taking?

A

Imagining what the baby might look like, having fearful fantasies

205
Q

What is the search for role fit in maternal role taking?

A

Comparing oneself to other mothers to find a suitable role

206
Q

What is grief work in maternal role taking?

A

Coming to terms with the loss of one’s former self

207
Q

What is couvade?

A

the dad will take on the moms symptoms of pregnancy.

208
Q

What are some symptoms experienced by dads during couvade?

A

Fatigue, cravings, weight gain

209
Q

What are some potential effects of couvade?

A

Insomnia, restlessness, irritability

210
Q

Do fathers have different responses?

A

Yes

211
Q

What is a major factor in emotional response for grandparents?

A

Age

212
Q

What is the importance of the number and spacing of other grandchildren for grandparents?

A

It affects their response

213
Q

What is the awareness of toddlers regarding pregnancy?

A

Unaware

214
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How aware are older children (ages 3-12) of pregnancy?

A

More aware

215
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Are adolescents aware of pregnancy?

A

Depends on developmental level

216
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What is a typical day like for an IVF coordinator?

A

clinic setting, lots of blood draws, education, empathy

217
Q

What is the biggest focus for an IVF coordinator?

A

having empathy and making patients feel supported

218
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What is the purpose of the IVF class?

A

to inform patients of expectations and provide standardized information

219
Q

What do testosterone and anabolic steroids do to sperm count?

A

decrease it

220
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What is the purpose of starting antibiotics for spouses in IVF?

A

to prevent bacterial contamination when the egg is present

221
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Does insurance typically cover IVF?

A

no

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