PROBABLE SIGNS Flashcards
1
Q
color change of the vagina from pink to violet
A
Chadwick’s sign
2
Q
softening of the cervix
A
Goodell’s sign
3
Q
softening of the lower uterine segment
A
Hegar’s sign
4
Q
periodic uterine tightening
A
Braxton Hick’s contraction
5
Q
the fetus can feel through bimanual examination
A
Ballottement
6
Q
hCG appear as early as 24 – 48 hrs. after implantation and reach a measurable level about 50 unit/ml 7-9 days after conception
A
Serum pregnancy test
7
Q
concentrated such as a first urine in the morning
A
Urine sample
8
Q
it takes 2-3 mins. to complete and have a high degree of accuracy
A
Home Pregnancy Test
9
Q
is the best safeguard to ensure successful pregnancy.
A
Early prenatal care
