Care of Childbearing Families Exam Review

Flashcards created to help review key concepts in care of childbearing families, focusing on pregnancy, labor, and related conditions.

What is Naegele’s Rule used for?

To calculate the Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) based on the last menstrual period (LMP).

How do you calculate EDD using Naegele’s Rule?

LMP + 7 days - 3 months + 1 year.

What is Naegele’s Rule used for?

To calculate the Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) based on the last menstrual period (LMP).

How do you calculate EDD using Naegele’s Rule?

LMP + 7 days - 3 months + 1 year.

What is the significance of serum HCG levels during early pregnancy?

HCG approximately doubles every 29-53 hours in a viable intrauterine pregnancy and peaks at 8-10 weeks.

What do the acronyms GTPAL and GP stand for in obstetrics?

GTPAL = Gravida (total pregnancies), Term (term births), Preterm (preterm births), Abortions (spontaneous or induced), Living children; GP = Gravida and Para.

What are presumptive signs of pregnancy?

Symptoms suggestive of pregnancy, such as amenorrhea, fatigue, and breast tenderness.

What is one of the risks associated with supine hypotensive syndrome during pregnancy?

Decreased venous return due to the uterus compressing the inferior vena cava.

What does a normal fetal heart rate (FHR) range from?

110-160 beats per minute.

What is the purpose of a Nonstress Test (NST)?

To measure fetal heart rate patterns in response to fetal movements.

What are the signs of preeclampsia?

High blood pressure, proteinuria, and possible CNS symptoms such as headaches and blurry vision.

What is the *Biophysical Profile (BPP)?

A test that assesses fetal well-being based on parameters like fetal heart rate, breathing movements, and amniotic fluid volume.

What is Pica in the context of pregnancy?

The desire to eat non-food items or excessive intake of low nutritional value foods, often associated with anemia.

What is the benefit of taking iron with vitamin C during pregnancy?

Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron.

What is the significance of the Apgar score?

The Apgar score assesses the physical condition of a newborn immediately after birth, with scores ranging from 0 to 10.

What is the primary purpose of corticosteroids administered during preterm labor?

To promote fetal lung maturity.

What is the definition of physiologic anemia during pregnancy?

Dilution of red blood cells due to increased blood volume, leading to decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit values.

What does a Fundal Height measurement typically indicate during pregnancy?

It reflects fetal growth and provides a rough estimate of gestational age.