Preconception & Early Pregnancy
Presumptive, Probable, Positive
What are the three categories of pregnancy signs?
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
What hormone is produced during pregnancy and is used to detect pregnancy in pregnancy tests?
Passenger, Passageway, Powers, Position, Psyche
What are the "5 Ps" of labor?
Breasts, Uterus, Bladder, Bowels, Lochia, Episiotomy, Emotions
What does BUBBLEE stand for in postpartum assessment?
Tubal ligation or vasectomy
Which contraceptive method is permanent?
Folic Acid
What nutrient is most important to prevent neural tube defects?
Plasma volume increases more than RBCs
What cardiovascular change leads to “physiologic anemia” in pregnancy?
Breech
What presentation is it when the baby’s buttocks enter the pelvis first?
Ice packs
What is the most effective way to relieve breast engorgement for non-breastfeeding mothers?
Syphilis
What STI is tested using the VDRL or RPR?
Way of calculating the estimated due date
What is Naegele’s Rule used for?
Melasma or chloasma
Which pigmentation change on the face is referred to as the “mask of pregnancy”?
110-160 bpm
What is a normal baseline fetal heart rate?
30–60 breaths per minute
What is a normal newborn respiratory rate?
Smoking over age 35, history of DVT, uncontrolled hypertension, etc.
Name contraindications for combined oral contraceptives.
Fatigue, nausea, breast tenderness, etc.
Name 2 presumptive signs of pregnancy.
Constipation or heartburn
What common GI symptom results from uterine pressure and hormone relaxation?
To assess fetal position and presentation
What is the purpose of Leopold’s Maneuvers?
Persistent sadness, anxiety, poor bonding, etc.
Name signs of postpartum depression beyond baby blues.
Usually caused by untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea; long-term complication: infertility
What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) most commonly caused by, and what is a potential long-term complication?
Gravida, Term, Preterm, Abortions, Living children
What does GTPAL stand for?
Relaxin
What hormone increases in pregnancy and leads to softening of ligaments?
IV bolus, Left Lateral Position, Stop Pitocin, and possible O2 by face mask
What are interventions performed for late decelerations?
Tone, Trauma, Tissue, Thrombin
What are the 4 Ts of postpartum hemorrhage?
Known as the silent killer
What is Ovarian Cancer?