pregnancy shit Flashcards
1
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biophysical profile
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- check on baby’s well being
- breathing pattern ect
- ideal score 8-10
- ultrasound
2
Q
when does fertilization take place?
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- when the sperm meets the ovum
- only takes 1 sperm
3
Q
presumptive signs of pregnancy?
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- Ammenorrhea
- nausea
- breast tenderness
- deepening pigmentation (chloasma) primary in darker ppl
- urinary frequency
- quickening
4
Q
probable signs of pregnancy
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- godwell’s sign-softening of the cervix and vagina b/c of increased vaginal congestion.
- chadwick’s sign- purpulish, bluish discoloration of cervix, vagina, vulva b/c increased vascular congestion.
- hegar’s sign-softening of the lower uterine segment
- mcdonalds sign-uterus flexing against cervix
- braxton hicks contractions- irregular painless uterine contractions that begin in the 2nd trimester.
5
Q
positive signs of pregnancy
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- audible fetal heartbeat- detected at 10 wks by fetal doppler
- fetal movement felt by examiner
- ultrasound visualization of fetus
6
Q
1st trimester physiological changes
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- pigementation changes (chloasma)
- enlarged abdomen
- small wt gain
- enlarged uterus presses on bladder
7
Q
2nd trimester physiological changes
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- groin pain
- sexual pleasure and desire increases
- white discharge
- orthostatic HPT
- anemia
- perineal itching
- center of gravity changes
- pressure on bladder and rectum
- leg muscle spasm
- mood swings
- slowed GI motility
- itchy skin
- gingivitis
- stuffy nose
- enlarged breast
- tingling fingers
8
Q
3rd trimester physiological changes
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- tires easily
- colostrum may leak from breast
- voice changes
- pressure on stomach and diaphragm
- venous congestion
- uterus drops
9
Q
1 trimester labs
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- blood type
- Rh factor
- antibody screen
- CBC
- RPR
- rubella titer
- tb screening-ppd or serum blood test quantiferon
- hep B
- HIV
- U/A and culture
- pap
- vaginal culture
- chlamydia
- gonorrhea
- hemoglogin A1c
- NIPT
- CF/genetic markers
10
Q
2nd trimester labs
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- serum alpha fetoprotein
- blood glucose
- amniocentesis
- ultrasound
11
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3rd trimester labs
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- GBS culture
- real time U/S
- doppler blood flow
- cervical fetal fibronectin
- repeat STI,CBC, RPR, NST’s, BPP, AFI
12
Q
spermatogenesis
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- process of mitosis in sperm: sperm gives X or Y chromosome to determine sex
- gametogenesis-begins at ovulation and is complete when fertilization happens.
13
Q
wharton’s jelly
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- covers and cushions the AVA and keeps them separate
14
Q
chorion
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- develops from thromboblasts and envelops the amnion, embryo and yolk sac
- thick membrane with villi on outer surface; villi or fingerlike projections from fetal portion of placenta
15
Q
implantation of zygote
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- in the posterior upper portion of uterine wall
16
Q
estrogen levels and functions
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- stimulates uterine growth
- increases blood flow to the uterine vessels
- increases skin pigmentation, vascular changes in skin/mucous membranes of nose/mouth, increases salivation.
17
Q
breast changes due to what hormones?
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- estrogen and progesterone stimulate dev. of breast ducts to prep for lactation.
18
Q
common signs of hydatidiform mole?
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- bleeding
- rapid uterine growth
- excess hyperemesis gravidarum
- failure to detect fetal heart activity
- unusually early development of GH
- higher than expected Hcg
- distinct snowstorm pattern on ultrasound with no evidence of developing fetus
19
Q
placenta previa
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- placenta in lower uterus instead of upper portion
- painless bright red bleeding
- no vaginal exam due to risk of bleeding
20
Q
placents abruption
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- gradual or abrupt onset of pain and uterine tenderness
- possible low back pain
- uterine feels firm and boardlike
- irratible, frequent contractions
21
Q
preterm labor and bedrest teaching
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- record fetal kick counts daily
- report fewer than 10 kicks in a 12 hr period
22
Q
quickening
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- fetal movement felt by mother, usually at 16 wks
23
Q
folic acid
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- helps prevent neural tube defects
- 0-4 mos 400mcg or 0.4 mg
- 4-9 mos 600-800 mcg or 0.6-0.8 mg
24
Q
what causes heart burn in early pregnancy?
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increased progesterone relaxes esophogeal sphincter