The Mother of all Terms (Definitions)
Define antepartum.
What is... the period before childbirth!
What trimester is blood glucose screening (to check for gestational diabetes) typically done?
Miscarriage risk is highest during what trimester?
What is... the first trimester (0-13 weeks)!
Extreme fatigue, HTN, and high blood sugar in a pregnant patient is seen in what condition?
What is... gestational diabetes!
What is... the top, dome-shaped part of the uterus.
In pregnant patients, we screen for anemia. This is because their plasma is (high/low?) while their RBC mass is (high/low?).
It is important to teach pregnant patients the importance of taking folic acid. A folic acid deficiency in pregnant patients can cause what kind of defects?
What is... neural tube defects (brain + spinal or spina bifida counts too).
A patient with eclampsia should immediately be placed on what precautions?
What is... seizure precautions!
What is nuchal translucency?
What is... the fluid-filled space at the back of a developing baby's neck.
Why do we screen for Rh factor?
What is... to ensure there is no isoimmunization (Rh-factor incompatibility can kill the fetus/newborn).
If a mother is Rh negative, she may receive an injection of what?
What is... RhoGAM (Rh immune globulin [RhIG])
Give the 3 main warning signs of preeclampsia (mentioned on PowerPoint):
What is... (1) High blood pressure (>/=140/90); (2) proteinuria; (3) edema