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Question 1

Define Braxton Hicks Contractions.

Answer 1

Irregular & painless contractions that last less than 60 seconds; prepares uterine muscles for labor.

Question 2

Identify the difference between presumptive, probable & positive signs.

Answer 2

Presumptive: no period, nausea & vomiting, fatigue, increased urination, breast changes, quickening and increased pigmentation.

Probable: +pregnancy test, enlarged abdomen, Heagar sign (softening of uterus), Chadwick sign (bluish vagina), Goodall sign (softening of cervical lips), ballottement (fetus rebound), palpable fetal outline and Braxton Hicks.

Positive: FHT, fetal movement and fetal sonography.

Question 3

Identify 5 danger signs of pregnancy to report.

Answer 3

Bleeding
Abdominal pain
Continuous headache
Visual disturbances 
Swelling of hands & face

Question 4

What does EDC stand for?

Answer 4

Estimated Date of Confinement.

Question 5

Explain the difference between placenta previa and placenta abruption.

Answer 5

Placenta previa: low-implanted placenta

Placental abruption: placenta loosens before fetus is born.

Question 6

Explain nutritional requirements during pregnancy.

Answer 6

Elements: calories (additional 300 a day during pregnancy), protein, fats, fiber and water.

Minerals: calcium, phosphorus, iodine, iron (30mg/day), fluoride, sodium and zinc