Prenatal Care Flashcards

1
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What is the lungs of the fetus?

A

Placenta

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2
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What is the airway for the fetus?

A

Umbilical Cord

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3
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How many vessels are in the umbilical cord?

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3, 2 Arteries, and 1 Vein

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4
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What are 4 important Physiological changes that occur during pregnancy?

A

Helps woman adapt to pregnancy
Maintain health during pregnancy
Prepares the body for L&D of fetus
Creates a safe environment for the fetus

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5
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What is the #1 cause of Preterm Labor?

A

Infection

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6
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What is Chadwick’s sign?

A

Bluish purple discoloration of the cervix

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7
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What is Goodell’s sign?

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Softening of the cervix

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8
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What 3 things are needed during first prenatal visit?

A

History, Assessment, Labs

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9
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Why is Supine Hypotensive syndrome caused? How to relieve it?

A

When mother is supine and the weight of the fetus occludes the vena cava and descending aorta. Have the mother lay on her side

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10
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What is the definition of Preterm?

A

A birth occurring between 20 and 38 weeks

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11
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What is the definition of Term?

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A birth occurring between 38 and 42 weeks

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12
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What is the definition of Post-term?

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A birth occurring After 42 weeks

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13
Q

What does GTPAL stand for?

A
Gravida
Term births
Preterm births
Abortions
Living Children
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14
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How to figure Nagele’s Rule? What is EDD for a LMP of Oct 21st of 2013?

A

First day of LMP, subtract 3 months, add 7 days, adjust the year/ July 28 2014

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15
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What are some dangers signs of Pregnancy?

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Vaginal Bleeding, ROM, Edema in fingers- Puffiness in face, Continuous pounding headache, Visual disturbances, Persistent Abdominal pain, Fever, Painful urination, Persistent vomiting, Changes in fetal movements,

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16
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Subjective signs of pregnancy?

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Amenorrhea, N/V, Urinary frequency, Breast and skin changes, quickening, fatigue, Cervix changes

17
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Objective signs of pregnancy?

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Abdominal enlargement, Changes in uterus, cervical softening, pregnancy tests

18
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Positive signs of pregnancy?

A

Auscultation of FHS, Fetal movements felt, Visualization of the fetus