Pregnancy S/S and Possible Causes Flashcards
First Trimester
S/S: Severe vomiting
Possible cause?
Hyperemesis gravidarum
First Trimester
S/S: Chills, fever
Possible cause?
Infection
First Trimester
S/S: Burning on urination
Possible cause?
Infection
First Trimester
S/S: Diarrhea
Possible cause?
Infection
First Trimester
S/S: Abdominal cramping, vaginal bleeding
Possible cause?
Miscarriage
Ectopic pregnancy
Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Persistent, severe vomiting
Possible cause?
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Hypertension
Preeclampsia
Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Sudden discharge of fluid from vagina before 37th week
Possible cause?
Premature rupture of membranes (PROM)
Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain
Possible cause?
Miscarriage
Placenta previa
Abruptio placentae
Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Chills, fever, burning on urination, diarrhea
Possible cause?
Infection
Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Severe backache or flank pain
Possible cause?
Kidney infection or stones
Preterm labor
Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Change in fetal movements, absence of fetal movements after quickening, any unusual change in pattern or amount
Possible cause?
Fetal jeopardy or intrauterine fetal death
Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Uterine contractions, pressure, cramping before 37 weeks
Possible cause?
Preterm labor
Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Visual disturbances, blurring or double vision or spots
Possible cause?
Hypertensive conditions
Preeclampsia
Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Swelling of face or fingers and over sacrum
Possible cause?
Hypertensive conditions
Preeclampsia
Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Headaches: severe, frequent or continuous
Possible cause?
Hypertensive conditions
Preeclampsia
Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Muscular irritability or convulsions
Possible cause?
Hypertensive conditions
Preeclampsia
Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Epigastric or abdominal pain (perceived as severe stomachache, heartburn)
Possible cause?
Hypertensive conditions
Preeclampsia
Abruptio Placentae
Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Glycosuria, positive glucose tolerance test reaction
Possible cause?
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Presumptive Signs @3-4 weeks
Breast changes
Possible cause?
Premenstrual changes
Oral contraceptives
Presumptive Signs @4 weeks
Amenorrhea
Possible cause?
Stress Vigorous exercise Early menopause Endocrine problems Malnutrition
Presumptive Signs @4-14 weeks
Nausea, vomiting
Possible cause?
Gastrointestinal virus
Food poisoning
Presumptive Signs @6-12 weeks
Urinary frequency
Possible cause?
Infection
Pelvic tumors
Presumptive Signs @12 weeks
Fatigue
Possible cause?
Stress
Illness
Presumptive Signs @16-20 weeks
Quickening
Possible cause?
Gas
Peristalsis
Probable Signs @5 weeks
Goodell sign
Possible cause?
Pelvic congestion
Probable Signs @6-8 weeks
Chadwick sign
Possible cause?
Pelvic congestion
Probable Signs @6-12 weeks
Hegar sign
Possible cause?
Pelvic congestion
Probable Signs @4-12 weeks
Positive result of pregnancy test (serum)
Possible cause?
Hydatidiform mole
Choriocarcinoma
Probable Signs @6-12 weeks
Positive result of pregnancy test (urine)
Possible cause?
False-positive results may be caused by pelvic infection or tumors
Probable Signs @16 weeks
Braxton Hicks contractions
Possible cause?
Myomas
Other tumors
Probable Signs @16-28 weeks
Ballottement
Possible cause?
Tumors
Cervical polyps
What are the Positive Signs @ 5-6wks?
Visualization of fetus by real-time ultrasound examination
What are the Positive Signs @ 6wks?
Fetal heart tones detected by ultrasound examination
What are the Positive Signs @ 16wks?
Visualization of fetus by radiographic study
What are the Positive Signs @ 8-17wks?
Fetal heart tones detected by Doppler ultrasound stethoscope
What are the Positive Signs @ 17-19wks?
Fetal heart tones detected by fetal stethoscope
What are the Positive Signs @ 19-22wks?
Fetal movements plapated
What are the Positive Signs during late pregnancy?
Fetal movements visible
