The hormone that supports and maintains implantation of the developing embryo during early pregnancy.
What is Progesterone?
100
Two FHR increases from baseline by at least 15 beats, for >or= 15 seconds, within 20 minutes.
What is a reactive non stress test result for over 32 weeks gestation?
100
A developmental task of the first trimester. @@@
What is
A. Movement from conflict and ambivalence to acceptance
B. Reconcile Fear of loss of control in labor
C. Identification of the maternal role (#9)
100
The coagulation factor that does not increase during pregnancy. @@@
What is/are
A. platelets
B. Fibrin
C. Factor VII (#6)
100
1.5 to 2 liters of amniotic fluid in a single sac.
What is polyhydramnios?
200
Target result after one hour, of 28 week glucose tolerance test, done around 28 weeks. @@@
What is
A. Less than 70 mg/do
B. Between 110 and 120
C. Less than 105 mg/dl (#19)
200
Given at 28 weeks as prophylaxis to prevent Rh isoimmunization in Rh negative mothers.
What is D immune globulin (RhIG)?
200
During a first trimester pregnancy class this should be introduced and re-emphasized throughout the pregnancy @@@
What is
A. Ensuring fetal safe passage
B. Connection to your partner will vary
C. Seek psychological help if you have conflicting feelings about the pregnancy (#8)
200
A normal physiologic response to the expanding blood volume during pregnancy. @@@
What is
A. WBC increases for fetal protection
B. Hemodilution
C. RBC increases to accommodate expanding blood volume (#7)
200
The color of the placenta reflects fetal hemoglobin. A pale placenta may indicate this __________.
What is fetal anemia?
300
This hormone is high in the first trimester and decreases as the placenta matures.
What is hCG
300
A low level result of this blood test may be associated with chromosomal abnormalities such as Down's syndrome.
What is alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
300
The amount of amniotic fluid made by the fetal lungs per day.
What is 300 to 400 ml?
300
This fetal structure provides nutrients to the fetus until the placenta is fully functional. @@@
What is
A. Zygote
B. Trophoblast
C. Yolk sac
300
This pregnancy hormone plays a role in helping the pregnant woman accommodate the growing uterus, to make room in the pelvis for the birth of the fetus.
What is Relaxin?
400
Due to metabolic needs of both mother and fetus, there is an increase in maternal hepatic glucose and pancreatic insulin production, resulting in this phenomenon. @@@
What is
A. A constant state of hypoglycemia?
B. Postprandial hyperglycemia and Hyperinsulinemia?
C. A constant state of normoglycemia? (#3)
400
The things a woman can expect at her prenatal visits. @@@
What is
A. abdominal exam, FHR, fetal movement
B. abdominal exam, breast exam, pelvic exam
C. abdominal exam, FHR with electronic fetal monitor (#17)
400
For a preeclampsia patient, you are collecting a urine test for sodium. Accuracy of a urine specimen collection can be enhanced by this. @@@
What is
A. sending the first specimen of the day
B. ensuring patient is dehydrated for a concentrated specimen
C. send a 24 hour collection to account for diurnal fluctuations.
400
Vessels in the umbilical cord and their blood flow direction related to the fetus.
What is: 2 arteries carrying deoxygenated blood away, and one vein carrying oxygenated blood to the fetus.
400
Cardiac output is affected by maternal position. The inferior vena cava is compressed in the supine position, causing this ________.
What is supine hypotension?
500
The hormone that, during pregnancy, results in a decrease in maternal ability to use, and therefore increases maternal demand.
What is insulin?
500
A vital sign change expected in pregnancy. @@@
What is
A. increase in maternal blood pressure as pregnancy advances
B. Increase in respiratory rate an awareness of breathing
C. Decrease in maternal pulse (#13)
500
Experiences that influence a woman as she passes through phases and stages of pregnancy adaptation. @@@
What is
A. previous relationships
B. Cultural factors
C. Age
D. All of the above
E. A & B (#16)
500
The reason a 34 week pregnant woman is experiencing bloating, gas, decreased appetite. @@@
What is
A. An increase in HCL
B. A decrease in gastric smooth muscle tone and motility caused by increasing maternal hormones
C. A decrease in iron absorption
500
The amount of blood volume increase during pregnancy by the end of the third trimester?
What is approximately 1500 ml (about 40-50% of pre-pregnancy levels)?