Sprang Key Points Flashcards
Name the presumptive signs of pregnancy.
NV Breast tenderness Quickening Amenorrhea Excessive fatigue
Name the probable signs of pregnancy.
Goodell sign Chadwick sign Hegar's sign Braxton-Hicks Positive pregnancy test
Name the positive signs of pregnancy.
Fetal heart tones
See baby kicking / movement after 20 weeks
When is most likely time to get positive pregnancy test?
14 days after fertilization. This is approximately 4 weeks after LMP. And for most, that will mean their period a few days late.
When can you get FHTs on US, Doppler, and fetoscope?
US visible cardiac activity as early as 6-8 weeks. Doppler at 10-12 weeks. Fetoscope at 17-20 weeks.
What do GP and GTPAL stand for?
Gravidity: Number of times pregnant (including current pregnancy)
Parity: Number of times given birth (not number of babies)
Term: 37+ weeks
Preterm: 20-36.6 weeks
Abortions: Spontaneous or induced prior to 20 weeks
Living children
How are twins counted in the GTPAL system?
They count as 1 birth, but 2 living children (if they are both still living). So, a primip with twins born at 38 weeks would be: G1 T1 P0 A0 L2
What cardiac changes occur in pregnancy?
Cardiac output increases 30-50%.
Volume of S1 possibly increased with splitting.
S3 may be detected.
Systolic murmurs possible.
Blood volume increases.
Clotting factors increase (causes clotting risk during pregnancy).
When would you send a pregnant pt with a systolic murmur for a cardiac workup?
If the murmur is loud (grade 3 or 4) or if it has other s/s such as SOB or cough.
What causes anemia of pregnancy?
Hemodilution d/t increased blood volume.
When do you start pregnant patients on iron pills?
Usually when hemoglobin is 11 or lower.
What happens to the thyroid during pregnancy?
Can be enlarged.
When would you be concerned about an enlarged thyroid in pregnancy?
If asymmetrical
What GI changes occur in pregnancy?
Peristalsis decreased (constipation). Bowel sounds can be diminished.
What kidney changes occur during pregnancy?
Urinary frequency.
Kidneys increase in size and are displaced.
Uretal dilatation causes urine reflux. Higher risk for UTIs.
Bladder tone decreased.
What skin changes occur during pregnancy?
Linea nigra, darken nipples/areolas, chloasma gravidium
Where would you expect to find the fundus at:
12 weeks?
16 weeks?
20 weeks?
12 - symphysis pubis
16 - midway between symphysis pubis and umbilicus
20 - umbilicus
What happens to vaginal discharge during pregnancy?
Increased mucus and vaginal discharge. Leukorrhea is normal.
T/F Only at risk patients are tested for toxoplasmosis.
True
Name the routine tests for 1st prenatal visit.
Urine: culture, gonorrhea, chlamydia.
Blood: CBC, H/H, blood type, Rh factor, syphilis, HIV, rubella titer, Hep B,