Sprint review Flashcards
When would edema be concerning?
Generalized or doesn’t resolve with rest
Exercises you can do to strength the pelvic floor muscles?
Kegel Exercises
Comfort strategies for heartburn?
Don’t lie down after eating
Small frequent meals
Avoid trigger foods
When would urinary frequency be worrisome?
If accompanied by pain, burning, urgency
What period of development would be most concerning for exposure to substances?
1st trimester
Is SOB expected in the third trimester?
Yes, but not OK if persistent or have cough, chest pain, heart palpitations
What is guidance you would give to help a patient avoid round ligament pain?
Slow transitions from lying-sitting-standing
What are some dangers/ warning signs in pregnancy that would be important to report for a patient <37 weeks gestation?
Vaginal bleeding
>4-6 CTXs/hr
Leaking of fluid
Decreased FM
When would be you concerned about fetal movement?
<10 movements in 2 hours after FM regular
Should you/could you do the following during pregnancy?
Exercise?
Drink Alcohol?
Have sex?
Smoke?
Caffeine?
Exercise- Yes
Drink alcohol- No, FAS, increased risk of miscarriage, IUFD, LBW
Sex- Yes
Wear a seat belt- Yes, lap belt under abdomen
Smoke- No, preterm birth, IUGR/LBW, premature rupture of membranes, placental problems, SIDS
Caffeine- Yes limit to 200mg/day
What is a craving for nonnutritive substances called?
Pica
What is the phenomenon whereby expectant partners experiences symptoms of pregnancy?
Couvade
At what age (at delivery) is a woman considered Advanced Maternal Age (AMA)?
35
Risk of AMA?
Chromosomal abnormalities
Infertility
Miscarriage
GDM
Preeclampsia
Preterm delivery
LBW
Cesarean delivery
Multiple gestation
Risk of adolescent pregnancy?
Preterm birth
LBW
Preeclampsia
Anemia
CPD
STI
Effects of drugs/alcohol
Carrier screening
Screening or diagnosis?
When done?
What is assessed
Screening
Anytime
Blood or cells from cheeck
MSAFP (Quad screening)
Screening or diagnosis?
When done?
What is assessed
Screening
15-22 weeks
Maternal blood
NIPT (cell free DNA)
Screening or diagnosis?
When done?
What is assessed
Screening
Starting at 10 weeks
Maternal Blood
Nuchal Translucency
Screening or diagnosis?
When done?
What is assessed
Screening
11-14 weeks
Back of fetal neck (+ maternal blood)
Chorionic Villis Sampling (CVS)
Screening or diagnosis?
When done?
What is assessed
Diagnostic
10-13 weeks
Sample of chorionic Villi
Amniocentesis
Screening or diagnosis?
When done?
What is assessed
Diagnostic
Typically 15-20 weeks for genetics
Amniotic fluid