random
variable decelerations are associated with
cord compression
A life threatening complication of general anesthesia
malignant hyperthermia
A substance that causes birth defects
a teratogen
Blood pressure decreases during this trimester bc the expanding placenta causes perepherbal resistance to circulation to lower
2nd stage
The patients fundus becomes globular during the stage of labor
3rd stage
The three stages of fetal development include
Pre-embryonic, embryonic, fetal
This phase of the involuntary uterine contraction is examined to ensure the fetus is progressing adequately
The relaxation Phase
This hormone is primarily responsible for ovulation
luteinizing hormone
Previously birth, three infants at term, one spontaneous abortion, what is G/P and don’t forget she’s pregnant
Gravita 5/ para 3
The first time a pregnant woman feels their baby, move and uterus. It usually feels like flutters bubbles or tiny pulses is referred to as
quickening
At the beginning of this phase of labor, contractions become more regular and moderate to strong occur every 3 to 5 and last 45 to 60 seconds
active phase
The muscles relaxed, blood pressure, heart rate and breathing return to normal during the phase of the sexual response cycle
Resolution phase
An interference with blood return to the maternal heart occurs when the weight of the fetus rests on the
Vena cava
The amount of chromosomes needed for human development
46
What type of blood does umbilical vein carry from the placenta to the fetus?
Oxygenated blood
A decreased maternal serum alpha fetoprotein level is associated with
Down syndrome
These signs of pregnancy ( think PPP ) can have causes other than pregnancy and are noticed only by the mother
presumptive signs
What occurs to the fetus as a result of the contraction decrement?
Blood flow to the fetus improves in the fetal heart rate should return to baseline
Three criteria for NST
At least two accelerations, mother feels baby move, moderate variability, no decelerations, fetal heart rate baseline 110 to 160
What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy?
Supplies, oxygen and nutrients, slows maternal immune response, acts as a barrier
The most common side effect after epidural block is
Hypotension
The client last menstrual period was February 10. Using naegeles rule what would be the estimated date of delivery
november 17th. +7 days - 3 months
These twins have an amniotic cavity that they both share. What kind of twins are they?
Identical
Hormones produced by the placenta
estrogen, progesterone, hCG
The location in the test is that sperm mature
Epididymis