T1 - Advance Directives (Josh) Flashcards
A surge of —- causes the follicle to be released from the surface of the ovum.
LH
Product of union b/t normal gamete and a gamete that is missing a chromosome.
Monosomy
***monosomic individuals have only 45 chromosomes
What time and what amount is sufficient to perform an amnioscentesis?
16 wks and 200-300 mL
What could cause a decreased fundal height?
Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
What amount of AF is Polyhydramnios?
What conditions does this cause?
> 2000 mL
associated w/ esophageal atresia and severe CNS malformation
Sperm survive approximately —
Female ova survive approximately —-
48 -72 hrs
12-24 hrs
What meds can interfere w/ accuracy of EPT?
Anticonvulsants and diuretics can cause a false positive
Normal fetal HR
110-160 bpm
What is Goodell’s Sign?
“gooey”
Softening of cervical tip in a normal, unscarred cervix
~6th week
Teaching regarding early pregancy test (EPT)?
a. first voided urine specimen in AM
b. Meds can interfere with accuracy of test (anticonvulsants, diuretics)
c. Hcg detected 4 days after implantation.
d. If test is done at time of your missed period is negative, repeat in 1 wk if period hasn’t returned
Cardinal signs of Preeclampsia?
Proteinuria
Edema (periorbital)
Elevated BP (140/90)
Headache/Dizziness
Blurred Vision
Implantation occurs when estrogen and progesterone, produced by —- are at their peak.
ovaries (6-10 days)
Baby heart can be heard — by doppler and — by fetoscope (bone conduction.
10-12 wks
18-20 wks
What else can cause Balottement?
tumor
Sperm best survive in a — environment.
— is nutritive to sperm.
alkaline
Seminal fluid
Objective/Subjective signs of ovulation?
Spinnberkeit
increased cervical mucous
breast tenderness
cervix is high, soft, and open
increased sex drive
spotting, cramping and/or pain on one side
bloating
mild nausea
headache
What BP is a danger signal?
140/90
***absolute value that signifies gestational HTN
Sex of baby
ovaries and testes distinguishable at 8 WKS
internal and external organs specifically identifiable at 12 WKS
What days of ovarian cycle does ovulation typically occur?
14 +- 2 days before the next menstrual cycle
What do Ghonorrhea and Chlamydia increase risk of?
corneal scarring of infant (blind babies)
Presumptive signs of pregnancy.
Amenorrhea
Fatigue
Breast Changes
What are positive signs of pregnancy?
Hearing fetal tones
Seeing the fetus
Palpating fetal movements
— is baby bounces against examiner’s hand (sign that baby is NOT ready to be born b/c he hasn’t come down yet)
Ballottement
What triggers the ovarian/hypothalamus/pituitary feedback mechanism?
low blood levels of estrogen trigger the hypothalamus to secrete GnRH which simulates the anterior pituitary to release FSH and LH which stimulates a primary follicle to begin maturing
What is lightening and when does it occur?
Fundal heigh decreases as fetus descends into pelvis
38-40 weeks
What is Chadwick’s Sign?
Bluish color of cervix at 6-8 wks
Vessels within Umbilical Cord.
2 arteries (deoxygenated blood and waste)
1 vein (oxygenated blood)
List changes of breasts during pregnancy?
a. Colostrum may leak from nipple
b. Size increases
c. Nipples and areola darken
d. May have striae gravidarum (stretch marks)
e. Superficial veins become prominent
What is leukorrhea?
whitish, yellowish mucous discharge from vagina
What is the avg. length of the menstrual cycle?
28 days
What structures of the blastocyst extend into the maternal blood supply in the process of implantation?
Chorionic villi.
At 20 wks, where is the fundal height?
at the umbilicus
S/S of UTI
Urinary frequency
Dysuria
Hematuria
Can UTI be asymptomatic?
yes
Which individuals are unaffected by Autosomal Recessive Inheritance Disorders?
Heterozygous individuals b/c their normal gene overshadows the variant allele
***clinically normal but they’re still CARRIERS
What does an increase in clotting factors place pregnant client at risk for?
blood clots
What amounts of iron is recommended?
27 mg/day
***supplement 30mg daily starting about 12 wks gestation
What else could cause a Positive Pregnancy Test?
Hydatidiform Mole
Choriocarcinoma