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Stages of reproduction - Answer✔ovum, zygote, embryo, fetus
What does the placenta do? - Answer✔nourishes fetus and removes wastes
blood vessels in umbilical cord - Answer✔2 arteries and 1 vein (AVA)
umbilical arteries - Answer✔carry deoxygenated blood from the fetus to the placenta
umbilical vein - Answer✔delivers oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus
normal amniotic fluid at term - Answer✔800-1200ml
polyhydramnios - Answer✔too much amniotic fluid
oligohydramnios - Answer✔not enough amniotic fluid
embryonic stage - Answer✔implantation to 8 weeks
fetal stage - Answer✔8 weeks to birth
Week 12 - Answer✔audible heartbeat
week 16 - Answer✔gender determined
Week 20 - Answer✔quickening
week 23 - Answer✔low end fetal viability
Week 32 - Answer✔subcutaneous fat forms
week 36 - Answer✔1-2 creases on feet
week 40 - Answer✔2-3 creases on feet
morning sickness, quickening, amenorrhea, breast tenderness - Answer✔presumptive signs
Positive pregnancy test, enlarged abdomen, braxton hicks contractions - Answer✔probable
signs
Chadwick's sign - Answer✔Bluish-purple coloration of the vaginal mucosa and cervix
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Goodell's sign - Answer✔softening of the cervix
Hegar's sign - Answer✔softening of the lower uterine segment
fetal heart sounds, fetal movements felt by examiner, ultrasound - Answer✔positive signs
Naegele's Rule - Answer✔Estimates delivery date
Subtrate 3 months, add seven days, and a year from last period
McDonald's Rule - Answer✔Fundal height =GA
umbilicus at 20 weeks
major first prenatal visit - Answer✔initial interview, OB history, partners history, physical exam
GTPAL - Answer✔Gravida, Term, Preterm, Abortions, Living
1st trimester warning signs - Answer✔diarrhea, fever or chills, abdominal cramping or vaginal
bleeding
2nd and 3rd trimester warning signs - Answer✔vaginal bleeding, severe headaches, gush of
fluid from vagina
Normal FHR - Answer✔110-160 bpm
Nonstress test (NST) - Answer✔A method for evaluating fetal status during the antepartum
period by observing the response of the fetal heart rate to fetal movement.
Biophysical Profile (BPP) - Answer✔uses a real-time ultrasound for visualization of physical and
physiological characteristics of a fetus.
Recommended weight gain during pregnancy - Answer✔25-35 lbs
psychological changes - 1st trimester - Answer✔disbelief, mood swings, worries of miscarriage
psychological changes - 2nd trimester - Answer✔excited, acceptance, body image changes
psychological changes - 3rd trimester - Answer✔eager and anxious, concern for baby, nesting
reproductive system changes - Answer✔Uterus increases in size and changes shape and
position. Ovulation and menses cease during pregnancy.
integumentary system changes - Answer✔skin stretches and changes
respiratory system changes - Answer✔oxygen needs increase, shortness of breath, nasal
stuffiness
cardiovascular system changes - Answer✔heart rate and blood volume increases
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NURS 2055: Exam 1 Study Guide 100%
Verified.
Stages of reproduction - Answer✔ovum, zygote, embryo, fetus
What does the placenta do? - Answer✔nourishes fetus and removes wastes
blood vessels in umbilical cord - Answer✔2 arteries and 1 vein (AVA)
umbilical arteries - Answer✔carry deoxygenated blood from the fetus to the placenta
umbilical vein - Answer✔delivers oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus
normal amniotic fluid at term - Answer✔800-1200ml
polyhydramnios - Answer✔too much amniotic fluid
oligohydramnios - Answer✔not enough amniotic fluid
embryonic stage - Answer✔implantation to 8 weeks
fetal stage - Answer✔8 weeks to birth
Week 12 - Answer✔audible heartbeat
week 16 - Answer✔gender determined
Week 20 - Answer✔quickening
week 23 - Answer✔low end fetal viability
Week 32 - Answer✔subcutaneous fat forms
week 36 - Answer✔1-2 creases on feet
week 40 - Answer✔2-3 creases on feet
morning sickness, quickening, amenorrhea, breast tenderness - Answer✔presumptive signs
Positive pregnancy test, enlarged abdomen, braxton hicks contractions - Answer✔probable
signs
Chadwick's sign - Answer✔Bluish-purple coloration of the vaginal mucosa and cervix
1|Page
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Goodell's sign - Answer✔softening of the cervix
Hegar's sign - Answer✔softening of the lower uterine segment
fetal heart sounds, fetal movements felt by examiner, ultrasound - Answer✔positive signs
Naegele's Rule - Answer✔Estimates delivery date
Subtrate 3 months, add seven days, and a year from last period
McDonald's Rule - Answer✔Fundal height =GA
umbilicus at 20 weeks
major first prenatal visit - Answer✔initial interview, OB history, partners history, physical exam
GTPAL - Answer✔Gravida, Term, Preterm, Abortions, Living
1st trimester warning signs - Answer✔diarrhea, fever or chills, abdominal cramping or vaginal
bleeding
2nd and 3rd trimester warning signs - Answer✔vaginal bleeding, severe headaches, gush of
fluid from vagina
Normal FHR - Answer✔110-160 bpm
Nonstress test (NST) - Answer✔A method for evaluating fetal status during the antepartum
period by observing the response of the fetal heart rate to fetal movement.
Biophysical Profile (BPP) - Answer✔uses a real-time ultrasound for visualization of physical and
physiological characteristics of a fetus.
Recommended weight gain during pregnancy - Answer✔25-35 lbs
psychological changes - 1st trimester - Answer✔disbelief, mood swings, worries of miscarriage
psychological changes - 2nd trimester - Answer✔excited, acceptance, body image changes
psychological changes - 3rd trimester - Answer✔eager and anxious, concern for baby, nesting
reproductive system changes - Answer✔Uterus increases in size and changes shape and
position. Ovulation and menses cease during pregnancy.
integumentary system changes - Answer✔skin stretches and changes
respiratory system changes - Answer✔oxygen needs increase, shortness of breath, nasal
stuffiness
cardiovascular system changes - Answer✔heart rate and blood volume increases
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