Fetal Growth & Development
A mature follicle ruptures and releases the egg from the ovary.
What is ovulation?
Amenorrhea
What is the cardinal sign of pregnancy?
First detected during the 6th week of pregnancy.
What is fetal cardiac activity?
Fetal cell screen, PT/PTT, Fibrinogen, + routine labs.
What are abruption labs?
Stage of labor when pain is mainly originates from thoracic spinal nerves.
What is the 1st stage of labor?
Hormone detected in pregnancy tests.
What is Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG)?
Bluish coloration of the cervix.
What is Chadwick's Sign? 8-12 weeks gestation.
A polymorphic skin eruption occurring during pregnancy?
What is Pruritic Urticarial Papules of Pregnancy (PUPPS)?
Test offered at 15-20 weeks to identify neural tube defects or Trisomy 21.
What is Maternal Serum Alphafetoprotein Testing (MSAFP)?
Deep, sharp, stabbing or stretching sensation in the lower belly or groin.
What is round ligament pain?
Carries the genomic information from cell to cell.
What are chromosomes?
The most severe spectrum of nausea and vomiting.
What is hyperemesis gravidarum?
A nonpathological cardiac finding auscultated during pregnancy.
What is a Systolic Murmur?
Test at 10-12 weeks to ID fetal genetic, chromosomal, and metabolic disorders.
What is Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)?
Use of hydrotherapy, effulage, accupressure, & hypnosis.
What is nonpharmacologic pain relief during labor?
Sperm penetrates the egg & changes the protein coating around it.
What is Fertilization?
Nausea, Breast Soreness, and Frequent Urination
What are signs/symptoms of pregnancy?
Expansion of plasma volume relative to the increase in red cell mass.
What is Dilutional Anemia?
Fetal (tone, movement, breathing), Reactive NST, & amniotic fluid.
What is the Biophysical Profile (BPP)?
Most common form of pain medication used in labor.
What is an epidural block?
Stage when pregnancy is extremely susceptible to teratogens.
What is the Embrionic Stage?
Weeks 3-8, Days 15-60.
Dysuria, Hematuria, and Pyuria.
What are s/s of a UTI?
Last menstrual period plus 7 days minus 3 months.
What is Nagele's Rule?
Technique used during CVS, amniocentesis, & cordocentesis.
What is ultrasound?
Pain during sexual intercourse.
What is dispareunia?