Maternity 1
This procedure may be done to confirm pregnancy at 6 to 8 weeks gestation. It may also be done at 18 to 20 weeks
Abdominal ultrasound
This is the "mother's sensation of fetal movement"?
Quickening
This supplement is usually prescribed to pregnant women by the second trimester to prevent anemia.
Iron
The medication given to unborn babies during preterm labor in order to hasten development of surfactant
Betamethasone
This is the inflammation of the membranes of the brain or spinal cord and possible cerebral edema often caused by an infectious process.
Meningitis
These are the subjective signs that a woman notices occurring in her body when pregnant.
PreSumptive signs
This change in the urinary system is an early symptom of pregnancy in women. It is caused by an increase in the hormones progesterone and human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG).
Urinary Frequency
High levels of this substance may indicate fetal neural tube defect; lower levels could indicate risk for Down syndrome (trisomy 21) or trisomy 18.
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
He was a psychologist who developed one of the most popular and influential theories of development focusing primarily on the psychosocial aspect.
Erik Erikson
A white, creamy, waxy substance that covers a fetus and newborn's skin which serves as protection
Vernix caseosa
This term is used to describe a pregnancy loss or termination prior to the fetus being viable.
Abortion
The increased levels of hormones slow down digestion and relax the smooth muscles in the intestines causing this discomfort or condition
Constipation
The pregnant woman has an increased risk of developing gestational hypertension, what are the triad symptoms of this condition?
HEP - Hypertension, Edema, Proteinuria
A type of genetic condition wherein there is an extra chromosome number 21
Down syndrome
Abnormal findings in these structures among infants can be described as enlarged, abnormally small, bulging, or sunken.
Fontanels
The purpose of this test is to evaluate the well-being of a fetus by observing the fetal response to the stress of contractions. An external fetal monitor is applied.
Contraction stress test (CST)
The woman should take this supplement each day to lower the risk of fetal defects of the brain and spine
Folic acid
This is a white vaginal discharge that is usually increased in pregnancy.
Leukorrhea
It is an inflammatory disease that affects children from 6 to 12 years of age. This can occur after a throat infection or scarlet fever due to Streptococcus.
Rheumatic fever
A congenital heart defect in pediatric patients wherein the hallmark sign is increased blood pressure in the upper extremities AND decreased blood pressure in the lower extremities
Coarctation of Aorta
This method is used to calculate the client’s estimated date of delivery
Naegele's rule
These exercises strengthen the perineal and pelvic muscles.
Kegel exercises?
Fetal movements can be observed by a pregnant client as early as
14 weeks
This vaccine is also known as the birthday vaccine
MMR vaccine
This occurs when the fetal shunt between the pulmonary artery and the aorta does not close and increases blood flow to the lungs (left-to-right shunt).
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)