pregnancy test

routine OB exams include urine test. If the urin shows protein, this may indicate

kidney stress associated w/pre-eclampsia

“fetal lie” is the fetal position in relation to the mother’s torso

true

_ is the test performed on a PG woman to detect genetic abnormalities in fetus

amniocentesis

breastfeeding aids in involution

true

prolapse of the umbilical cord is a serious complication primarily because

the possibility of decreased oxygen to the baby

pregnant women should have their rubella titer checked for the following reasons

if contracted during pregnancy, rubella can cause cataracts in the fetus and rubella can cause heart disease in the fetus

a cesarean section can be performed for the following reasons

fetal disease, breech presentation, and active genital herpes

fertilization takes place in the

fallopean tube

chloasma is defined as

increased pigmentation of face due to increase estrogen

preeclampsia is a serious complication that includes the following symptoms, except

vaginal bleeding

the most common form of OB anesthesia used is the epidural

true

conditions associated with preterm labor include multiple gestation, placenta previa, and abruptio placenta

true

which of the following is a presumptive sign of pregnancy

urinary frequency

fraternal twins

formed from 2 eggs fertilized by separate sperm

_ is a complication of PG where the placenta partially or completely covers the cervical os

placenta previa

oligohydramnios may indicate

kidney malfunction in the fetus

a probable sign of PG, the bluish coloration to the cervical mucosa is

chadwick’s sign

quickening, a probable sign a PG, is defined as

the mother’s first feeling of baby’s movement

normal weight gain should be between 30-45 pounds

false

a woman planning to become pregnant would be well advised to add a _ supplement to her diet to protect against neural tube defects

folic acid

latent

moderate intensity, contractions every 10-20 min, lasting 15-20 sec

transition

strong intensity contractions every 2 min, lasting 60-90 sec, 8-10 cm dilation

active

moderate intensity contractions every 4-7min, lasting 1-2min, 3-7cm dilation

second stage of labor

begins with dilation at 10 cm and 100% effacement and ends w/birth of baby

third stage of labor

begins w/birth of baby and ends w/expulsion of placenta

a preterm infant is born before

37 weeks

the EDB is calculated by

adding 7 days to the first day of the LMP and subtracting 3 months

implantation of the fertilized egg into the wall of the uterus occurs within the first 24 hours of fertilization

false

DIC can lead to hemorrhaging

true

in the first hour after delivery, the mother is at the greatest risk for which of the following complications?

hemorrhage

types of fetal presentations include

cephalic (head first), breech, shoulder

a hydatidiform mole is a result of the placenta developing into a grape-like structure, rather tahn the fetus developing normally

true

one of the following is a sign of serious complication of PG and should be reported to the MD immediately

headaches w/visual disturbances

the first stage of labor extends from

the onset of labor to full dilation

hormone detected by home urinary pregnancy test is

human choronic gonadoptropin

part of the baby that is delivered first

presentation

thinning of the cervical wall

effacement

vaginal discharge after delivery

lochia rubra

fertilized egg implanted in the fallopian tube

ectopic pregnancy

top rounded portion of the uterus

fundus

hormone that causes the uterus to contract

oxytocin

process of the uterus returning to normal size

involution

uncontrolled, rapid delivery, < 3 hours

precipitate

burst of energy experienced before labor

nesting

puncturing amniotic membrane to allow presenting part to make close contact w/cervix

amniotomy

process of cervical enlargement

dilation

begin labor by artificial means

induction

difficult labor

dystocia

severe vomiting, morning sickness

hyperemesis gravidarum

descent of the baby’s head into the mother’s pelvis

lightening