Anatomy & Physiology
Where is the egg fertilized
What is the Fallopian Tube
This test is completed at 24-28 weeks and tests the pregnant client for gestational diabetes
What is the glucose tolerance test
What trimester are teratogens most detrimental?
What is 1st trimester
A pregnancy test is a _______ sign of pregnancy
What is Probable
What is the urine screened for in a potential preeclamptic patient?
What is Proteinuria
What day does ovulation occur in a normal 28 day mensural cycle?
What is day 14
Client who had gestational diabetes are less likely to develop diabetes later in life? True or False
What is False
This metal can affect fetal nervous system, therefore it is recommended that pregnant women should avoid shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tile fish
What is mercury
Quickening is a _________ sign of pregnancy
What is Presumptive sign
What is present in eclampsia that is not present in preeclampsia?
What are Seizures
This hormone decreases uterine contractions and thickens the endometrium to maintain pregnancy
What is Progesterone
______ is the first line treatment for patient who have gestational diabetes that cannot control their blood sugar with diet and exercise alone.
What is Insulin
Name 3 of the 5 components in a biophysical profile
What are:
-Fetal breathing movement
-gross body movement
-fetal tone
-Reactive NST
-Amniotic fluid volume
True or False: In the days leading up to ovulation (the follicular phase), rising levels of estrogen cause the cervical mucus to become thick, dense, and acidic to form a protective barrier against external pathogens.
False: During the follicular phase, rising estrogen actually thins the cervical mucus, making it clear, watery, and stretchy (often compared to raw egg whites). This change reduces acidity and creates a highly hospitable environment that allows sperm to easily swim through and fertilize the egg.
This class of antihypertensive is not used in pregnant clients?
What are ACE inhibitors
This organ oxygenates the fetus and filters waste
What is the Placenta
Gestational diabetes check their glucose level when?
what is 1 hour after eating or Postprandial
This medication used for acne has a black box warning for birth defects if a client becomes pregnant while taking it?
What is Isotretinoin (Accutane)
True or False: Unlike true labor contractions, Braxton Hicks contractions are generally irregular in timing, do not cause cervical changes, and tend to be felt primarily in the front of the abdomen rather than starting in the lower back.
True
In HELLP Syndrome, what does the LP stand for?
What is Low Platelet count
What is :
-Forman Ovale
-Ductus Arteriosus
This organ is to blame for gestational diabetes in most cases
What is the placenta
Molly is pregnant. She had a viable daughter born at 40 weeks, a miscarriage at 15 weeks, and a viable son born at 35 weeks. What is her GTPAL?
This is known as the mask of pregnancy
What is melasma
Which is not a warning sign of preeclampsia?
A. blurred vision
B. headache
C. Rapid weight loss
D. epigastric pain
C. Rapid Weight loss, swelling is a common sign