Pregnancy S/S and Possible Causes

Question 1

First Trimester
S/S: Severe vomiting

Possible cause?

Answer 1

Hyperemesis gravidarum

Question 2

First Trimester
S/S: Chills, fever

Possible cause?

Answer 2

Infection

Question 3

First Trimester
S/S: Burning on urination

Possible cause?

Answer 3

Infection

Question 4

First Trimester
S/S: Diarrhea

Possible cause?

Answer 4

Infection

Question 5

First Trimester
S/S: Abdominal cramping, vaginal bleeding

Possible cause?

Answer 5

Miscarriage

Ectopic pregnancy

Question 6

Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Persistent, severe vomiting

Possible cause?

Answer 6

Hyperemesis gravidarum
Hypertension
Preeclampsia

Question 7

Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Sudden discharge of fluid from vagina before 37th week

Possible cause?

Answer 7

Premature rupture of membranes (PROM)

Question 8

Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain

Possible cause?

Answer 8

Miscarriage
Placenta previa
Abruptio placentae

Question 9

Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Chills, fever, burning on urination, diarrhea

Possible cause?

Answer 9

Infection

Question 10

Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Severe backache or flank pain

Possible cause?

Answer 10

Kidney infection or stones

Preterm labor

Question 11

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?

Answer 11

Fetal jeopardy or intrauterine fetal death

Question 12

Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Uterine contractions, pressure, cramping before 37 weeks

Possible cause?

Answer 12

Preterm labor

Question 13

Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Visual disturbances, blurring or double vision or spots

Possible cause?

Answer 13

Hypertensive conditions

Preeclampsia

Question 14

Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Swelling of face or fingers and over sacrum

Possible cause?

Answer 14

Hypertensive conditions

Preeclampsia

Question 15

Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Headaches: severe, frequent or continuous

Possible cause?

Answer 15

Hypertensive conditions

Preeclampsia

Question 16

Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Muscular irritability or convulsions

Possible cause?

Answer 16

Hypertensive conditions

Preeclampsia

Question 17

Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Epigastric or abdominal pain (perceived as severe stomachache, heartburn)

Possible cause?

Answer 17

Hypertensive conditions
Preeclampsia
Abruptio Placentae

Question 18

Second and Third Trimesters
S/S: Glycosuria, positive glucose tolerance test reaction

Possible cause?

Answer 18

Gestational diabetes mellitus

Question 19

Presumptive Signs @3-4 weeks
Breast changes

Possible cause?

Answer 19

Premenstrual changes

Oral contraceptives

Question 20

Presumptive Signs @4 weeks
Amenorrhea

Possible cause?

Answer 20

Stress
Vigorous exercise
Early menopause
Endocrine problems
Malnutrition

Question 21

Presumptive Signs @4-14 weeks
Nausea, vomiting

Possible cause?

Answer 21

Gastrointestinal virus

Food poisoning

Question 22

Presumptive Signs @6-12 weeks
Urinary frequency

Possible cause?

Answer 22

Infection

Pelvic tumors

Question 23

Presumptive Signs @12 weeks
Fatigue

Possible cause?

Answer 23

Stress

Illness

Question 24

Presumptive Signs @16-20 weeks
Quickening

Possible cause?

Answer 24

Gas

Peristalsis

Question 25

Probable Signs @5 weeks Goodell sign Possible cause?

Answer 25

Pelvic congestion

Question 26

Probable Signs @6-8 weeks Chadwick sign Possible cause?

Answer 26

Pelvic congestion

Question 27

Probable Signs @6-12 weeks Hegar sign Possible cause?

Answer 27

Pelvic congestion

Question 28

Probable Signs @4-12 weeks Positive result of pregnancy test (serum) Possible cause?

Answer 28

Hydatidiform mole | Choriocarcinoma

Question 29

Probable Signs @6-12 weeks Positive result of pregnancy test (urine) Possible cause?

Answer 29

False-positive results may be caused by pelvic infection or tumors

Question 30

Probable Signs @16 weeks Braxton Hicks contractions Possible cause?

Answer 30

Myomas | Other tumors

Question 31

Probable Signs @16-28 weeks Ballottement Possible cause?

Answer 31

Tumors | Cervical polyps

Question 32

What are the Positive Signs @ 5-6wks?

Answer 32

Visualization of fetus by real-time ultrasound examination

Question 33

What are the Positive Signs @ 6wks?

Answer 33

Fetal heart tones detected by ultrasound examination

Question 34

What are the Positive Signs @ 16wks?

Answer 34

Visualization of fetus by radiographic study

Question 35

What are the Positive Signs @ 8-17wks?

Answer 35

Fetal heart tones detected by Doppler ultrasound stethoscope

Question 36

What are the Positive Signs @ 17-19wks?

Answer 36

Fetal heart tones detected by fetal stethoscope

Question 37

What are the Positive Signs @ 19-22wks?

Answer 37

Fetal movements plapated

Question 38

What are the Positive Signs during late pregnancy?

Answer 38

Fetal movements visible