Unit 5: Reproduction Flashcards

1
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What is the difference between presumptive, probable, and positive signs of pregnancy?

A

Presumptive - obsserved by mother
Probable - observed by health care provider
Positive - objective signs assessed by an examiner

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2
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What are presumptive signs?

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N/V
Fatigue
Breast changes
Quickening (fetal movement)
Amenorrhea

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3
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What are probable signs?

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Hegar’s: softening and compressibility of lower uterus
Chadwicks: deepened violet-bluish color of cervix and vaginal mucose
Goodell: softening of cervical tip

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4
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What are positive signs?

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Fetal heart sounds
Visualization of fetus by ultrasound
Fetal movement

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5
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What is impantation?

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trophoblast secretes enzymes that allow it to burrow into the endometrium (6-10 days)

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6
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What is development of the embryo?

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Most critical time for organ system development and external features
day 15 - week 8

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7
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What is amniotic fluid function?

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Cushioning
Regulation of temperature
Kidney function
The volume is important to fetal well-being
Vernix caseosa protects fetus skin

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8
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What is chorionic villi and decidua basalis?

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Chorionic Villi is responsible for oxygen, nutrition, and waste
Decidua basalis taps into maternal blood vessels

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9
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What is the function of the umbilical cord?

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Supplies embryo with maternal nutrients and oxygen

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10
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What is the function of the placenta?

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Metabolic exchange
Nutrient storage
Endocrine gland – HcG, Human placental lactogen, Progesterone, Estrogen

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What is HcG?

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Ensures supply of estrogen and progesterone needed for pregnancy

Will give the positive on urine test

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12
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What is Human placental lactogen

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Stimulates maternal metabolism
Increases resistance to insulin
Facilitates glucose transport
Stimulates breast development

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13
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What is progesterone?

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maintains endometrium
decreases the contractility of uterus
stimulates metabolism
development of breast alveoli

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14
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What is estrogen?

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stimulates uterine growth and blood flow
Stimulates myometrial contractility
Proliferation of breast glandular

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15
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What is fetal circulatory system?

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FHR 110-160
Bypass: ductus arteriosus - lungs; ductus venosus - liver; foramen ovale -a hole in the heart that allows blood to flow between the left and right atrium

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16
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What is viability?

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capability of fetus to survive outside uterus
Usually around 24 weeks
Based on CNS function and lungs

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17
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What happens to the yolk sac?

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Incorporated into digestive system

18
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When does the digestive organs form?

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5-10 weeks

19
Q

What is the difference between dizygotic and monozygotic twins?

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dizygotic - fraternal
monozygotic - identical

20
Q

What is cogenital disorders influencing development?

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Environmental: maternal conditions (diabetes), infection, mechanical problems, chemicals/drugs/radiation/hyperthermia
Genetic: chromosomal abnormalities
Unknown: spontaneous developmental errors

21
Q

What is gravity?

A

number of pregnancies

22
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What is parity?

A

pregnancies that reached 20+weeks

23
Q

What is GTPAL?

A

Gravida
Term (37+ weeks)
Preterm (20-36 6/7 weeks)
Abortion <20 weeks
Living

24
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What is preterm? Late preterm?

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20-36 6/7 weeks
34 - 36 6/7 weeks

25
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What is early term? Full term? Late term?

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37 - 38 6/7 weeks
39 - 40 6/7 weeks
41 - 41 6/7 weeks

26
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What is postterm?

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42+ weeks

27
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What is the earliest biochemical marker of pregnancy? For maintaining pregnancy?

A

HcG
Progesterone

28
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When do the trimesters start?

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0
14 weeks
28 weeks

29
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What changes happens to the uterus during pregnancy?

A

enlarges, spherical shape, rotates to the right
Ballottement/Quickening (fetal movement passive/first recognition)
Hegar sign, braxton hicks, uterine bruit (rushing of blood to placenta), funic souffle (rishing of blood through umbilical cord)

30
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What are cervix changes?

A

Goodell
Friability (bleeding after examination or coitus)

31
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What are vagina and vulva changes?

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Leukorrhea (vaginal discharge) increases
Chadwick sign (violet-blue color)
Lower pH to protect from infections

32
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What are the changes of breasts?

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Fullness
Colostrum (nutrient dense milk)
increased pigmentation
Montgomery tubercles (antibacterial secretion)
Increased sensitivity

33
Q

Changes in cardiovascular system in pregnancy?

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Increase blood volume and CO
Decrease BP - supine hypotensive syndrome
Increase plasma decreasing HCT and Hbg
Lack of iron

34
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What are respiratory changes during pregnancy?

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diaphragm pushed up, causing chest breathing instead of abdomen breathing
Increased chest capacity
Edema of capillaries (nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi)

35
Q

What are gastrointestinal changes during pregnancy?

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N/V because of HcG
Bleeding gums
PICA cravings (clay, ice, laundry detergent)
Slower emptying time for digestion

36
Q

What is urinary system changes during pregnancy?

A

More UTIs
Laying on side can increase renal function

37
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What are integumentary changes during pregnancy?

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Melasma: hyperpigmentation of skin over cheeks, nose, and forehead
Linea nigra: line midline on stomach
Stria gravidarum (stretch marks)
Angiomatas: star-shaped/branched, slightly raised, and pulsating end-arterioles (think small harmless red dots)
Palmar erythema: blotches on palm of hands

38
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What are changes in the musculoskeletal system during pregnancy?

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Increase weight
Posture changes
Center of gravity shifts forward
“waddling”

39
Q

What are neuological changes during pregnancy?

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Light headedness
Headaches (preeclampsia)
Alteration to sleep
Enhanced sense of smell and sensitivity
Edema leading to carpal tunnel syndrome

40
Q

What are changes to the endocrine system during pregnancy?

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Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland
Pancreas

Changes in these hormones causes hot flashes, mood changes, etc.

41
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What are the changes to the immune system during pregnancy?

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Protects mother against infection and prevent fetal rejection

Can’t give live virus vaccines during pregnancy