Mark Klimek MATERNITY-OB Exam Questions with Latest Update

calculate a due date - ANSWER-take the first day of LMP add 7 days, subtract 3 months ex Last LMP 6/10-6/15 3/17 how much weight should a woman gain during pregnancy? - ANSWER-28 pounds + or - 3 how much weight should a pregnant woman gain during 1st trimester - ANSWER-1 pound each month 3 pounds = 3 months how much weight should a woman gain during 2nd & 3rd trimester - ANSWER-1 pound per week how to calculate a womans total ideal weight gain for pregnancy - ANSWER-take the week of gestation and subtract 9 when can you palpate the fundus - ANSWER-at the end of first trimester = 12 weeks when is the fundus at the belly button - ANSWER-22 weeks can you use fundal height to determine the trimester? - ANSWER-yes. palpate the fundus. if the fundus is above the umbilical what trimester is she in - ANSWER-3rd what are positive signs of pregnancy - ANSWER-Fetal skeleton on X-ray Fetal presence on ultrasound Auscultation of FHR (heard at week 8, most likely at 10 and should be heard by 12) Examiner palpates fetal movement When does quickening occur? - ANSWER-16-20 weeks