Contraception & Rh Factor
The Mini-pill contains this hormone only.
What is progesterone?
Contractions may stop or slow down with
walking or position change.
What is false labor?
This is the classic triad of symptoms used to diagnose preeclampsia.
What are hypertension, proteinuria, and edema?
This term describes the uterus returning to its pre-pregnancy size.
What is involution?
This type of inheritance pattern is responsible for sickle cell disease.
What is autosomal recessive?
The inability to conceive a child after 1 year of regular sexual intercourse after a previous pregnancy
What is Secondary Infertility
This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.
What is the placenta?
This syndrome is a severe form of preeclampsia involving hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets.
What is HELLP syndrome?
This type of vaginal discharge changes color and consistency over several weeks postpartum.
What is lochia?
This type of inheritance pattern causes Huntington’s disease.
What is autosomal dominant?
The 4 Types of Contraception
What is Behavioral, Barrier, Hormonal, and Permanent
This type of deceleration is caused by umbilical cord compression.
What is variable deceleration?
This maternal vital sign change may indicate concealed hemorrhage.
What is tachycardia?
This uterine condition occurs when the uterus fails to contract and remains boggy.
What is atony or uterine atony?
This is the typical age range when Huntington’s disease symptoms begin.
What is 30 to 50 years old?
28 Weeks
What week is Rhogam administered to Rh negative mom?
These two terms describe the thinning and widening of the cervix during labor.
What is effacement and dilation?
This delivery method is typically required for complete placenta previa.
What is cesarian section?
This breast condition involves inflammation and infection, often requiring antibiotics.
What is mastitis?
This gene mutation significantly increases the risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
What is BRCA1 or BRCA2?
This severe neurological condition can result from untreated hyperbilirubinemia due to Rh incompatibility.
What is kernicterus?
This prostaglandin inhibitor is used as a tocolytic but is contraindicated after 32 weeks due to risk of premature ductus arteriosus closure.
What is indomethacin?
Serious maternal complication of PPROM.
What is infection? (or chorioamnionitis/sepsis)
This is the best indicator that a newborn is receiving adequate breast milk.
What is adequate wet diapers and/or weight gain?
Evaluation of an individual or a family to confirm, diagnose, or rule out genetic conditions.
What is genetic counseling?