pregnancy II

Question 1

how is the challenge test done?

Answer 1

50 g sugar, FSBS in an hour. If its 140 mg/dL or more they will then get a tolerance test

Question 2

what can help decrease N/V?

Answer 2

separating fluids from meals

Question 3

where does the seat belt go?

Answer 3

under the belly

Question 4

Vaginal bleeding with or without discomfort

Answer 4

Spontaneous abortion, placenta previa, placental abruption, lesions of the cervix or vagina, “bloody show”

Question 5

Escape of fluid from the vagina

Answer 5

Excessive edema, preeclampsia

Question 6

Continuous pounding headache

Answer 6

Chronic hypertension or preeclampsia

Question 7

Visual disturbances (such as blurred vision, dimness, flashing lights, spots before the eyes)

Answer 7

Worsening preeclampsia

Question 8

Seizures

Answer 8

Eclampsia

Question 9

Persistent or severe abdominal or epigastric pain

Answer 9

Ectopic pregnancy (if early), worsening preeclampsia, placental abruption

Question 10

Chills or fever

Answer 10

infection

Question 11

Painful urination

Answer 11

UTI

Question 12

Persistent vomiting

Answer 12

Hyperemesis gravidarum

Question 13

Change in frequency or strength of fetal movements

Answer 13

Fetal compromise or death

Question 14

Uterine contractions, cramps, constant or irregular low backache, pelvic pressure, watery vaginal discharge

Answer 14

PTL onset

Question 15

what is normal BMI range?

Answer 15

18.5 to 24.9

Question 16

the first trimester covers which weeks?

Answer 16

1-12

Question 17

the second trimester covers which weeks?

Answer 17

13-26

Question 18

the third trimester covers which weeks?

Answer 18

27 to pregnancy