Signs Of Pregnancy

Question 0

Hegar’s sign

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Compressibility and softening of the lower uterine segment that occurs at about week six.

Question 1

Quickening

Answer 1

The first perception of fetal movement by the mother may occur the 17th to 20th week of gestation.

Question 2

Goodell’s sign

Answer 2

Softening of the cervix that occurs at the beginning of the second month.

Question 3

Chadwicks sign

Answer 3

Violet coloration of the mucous membranes of the cervix, vagina, and vulva that occur about week four.

Question 4

Ballottement

Answer 4

Rebounding of the fetus against examiners finger on palpation

Question 5

Braxton hicks contractions

Answer 5

Irregular painless contractions that may occur intermittently throughout pregnancy

Question 6

Positive signs of pregnancy include diagnostic studies

Answer 6

Fetal heart rate detected by electronic device at 10 to 12 weeks and by nine electronic device at 20 weeks of gestation, active fetal movements palpable by examiner. Outline a fetus via radiography or ultrasound.