Test #2 Flashcards
High levels of ____ can indicate neural tube defect
AFP (not performed in first visit)
Explain Naegele’s Rule
LMP+7 days+1 year - 3 months
If AFP is too low, it may indicate what?
Down’s syndrome
What test is specifically for Down’s syndrome?
AFP3
This test is used to corroborate a NTD.
Ach-esterase
Ultrasound is most reliable at what week?
Week 18
Ultrasound can be used to check for the quantity of what?
Amniotic fluid
Amniocentesis can be used to check for what?
Fetal lung maturity Neural tube defects Chromosomal disorders Intrauterine infection Meconium (discharge from fetal bowels)
This is a test that checks for infection.
Group B strep test. Tests for strep-b in vagina & rectum
This is a protein found on outside of RBC’s
Rh factor
Tay-Sachs disease is assoc. w/ a deficiency of what enzyme?
Hexosaminidase A
This test evaluates for Down’s, Tay Sachs, Hemophilia, but NOT neural tube defect
Chorionic Villi Sampling (DVS)
What are charac. assoc. w/ a threatened abortion?
Painless bloody vaginal discharge or frank vaginal bleeding
Occurs during 1st trimester
No cervical dilation
Membranes are intact
Expulsion of all the products of conception before 20wks gestation is called what?
Complete abortion
Expulsion months after death of embryo
Missed spontaneous abortion
Softening of the cervix is what sign?
Goodell’s sign
Softening of the anterior uterus is what sign?
Landin sign
Widening of the softened area of the isthmus is what sign?
Hegar’s sign
Fundus flexing easily on the cervix is what sign?
McDonald’s sign
Fullness & softening of the fundus near the implantation site is what sign?
Braun Von Fernwald’s Sign
Bluish discoloration of cervix, vagina, & vulvus
Chadwick’s sign
What breast changes occur during prenancy?
Size increase after 2nd month Tenderness Venous prominence (TQ) Enlargement & darkening of nipples & areolae (TQ) Possible colostrum expression by 12th wk
What CV changes occur during pregnancy?
Renal (25%) & uterine blood flow (200%) increase
What skin changes occur during pregnancy?
Linea nigra (darkening of the linea alba) Mask of preg./cholasma - uniform or spotty darkening on face
What metabolic changes occur during pregnancy?
Basal body temp increase
Weight gain 25-30lbs
What NMS changes occur during pregnancy?
Center of gravity changes
Pelvis moves into flexion
NR pain -> sciatica
This is the maternal physiological changes the pt experiences or notices & may indicate to her that she is preggo
Presumptive s/s
What are presumptive s/s that may indicate preg.?
Colostrum secretion
Quickening (feeling of fetal movement)
These are presumptive signs that are observable by the care provider
Probable signs
What are Probable signs observed by the care provider?
Chadwick’s sign
Goodell’s sign
Ladin’s sign