Midterm

Question 1

Describe the term quickening/lightening

Answer 1

The first time feeling the fetus moving usually occurs 18-20 weeks in primavadas and 14 -16 weeks in multigavadas

Question 2

T/F

primigravida moms will experience quickening sooner than multigravadas

Answer 2

false - other way around
multigravadas is at 14-16 weeks
primivadas is at 18-20 weeks

Question 3

Describe what chloasma

Answer 3

a typical occurrence in pregnancy that changes characteristics of the skin…. can become masked, darkened or freckled skin

Question 4

What is Linea nigra

Answer 4

A skin feature during pregnancy that is a dark line in the lower abdomen

Question 5

What is Piscracks sign

Answer 5

an internal pelvic exam that shows asymmetrical enlargement of the uterus … this sign confirms pregnancy

Question 6

What is Chadwick’s sign

Answer 6

An internal pelvic exam that confirms pregnancy… a bluish discoloration of the vagina/cervix will appear if pregnant

Question 7

What are braxton hicks contractions?

Answer 7

they are contractions that normally occur during pregnancy that usually starts about 28 weeks gestation, they can disappear with exercise or walking

Question 8

when does morning sickness usually occur

Answer 8

usually happens in the 1st trimester

occurs in 50% of pregnancies from weeks 5-18

Question 9

What can morning sickness lead to if is doesn’t go away after the 1st trimester?

Answer 9

can lead to hyperemesis gravidum

Question 10

Hyperemeisis gravid can lead to:

Answer 10

weight loss
dehyradtion
ketosis
electrolyte abnormalities

Question 11

when does hyperemesis gravidum start to affect the baby

Answer 11

when ketosis and electrolyte abnormalities occur

Question 12

T/F after the first baby, Rh will not affect the baby

Answer 12

false, usually doesn’t affect the first baby but there after it will

Question 13

at __ weeks, mom receives a mercury free Rhogram shot ( Rh immunoglobulin)

Answer 13

28