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Mother Baby Exam 1 Study Questions
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placenta
provides baby with O2 and nutrients
amniotic fluid
provides baby with protection, allows fetal movement, maintains fetal temperature,
baby drinks fluid to stay hydrated, antibacterial features, electrolyte balance, protects
against nechal cord
umbilical cord
take nutrients to baby, take waste away from baby
- 2 arteries, 1 vein
1st trimester
0 days -> 13 wks 6 days
2nd trimester
14 wks -> 27 wks 6 days
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3rd trimester
28 wks -> 40 wks 6 days
fundal height at 20 wks?
umbilicus
fundal height at 40 wks?
xyphoid process
lightening
baby drops into pelvis
quickening
the first movement of the fetus in the uterus that can be felt by the mother
when should a first time mom feel fetal movement?
around 18 wks
when should a second time mom feel fetal movement?
around 14-15 wks
cardiovascular changes in mom?
- HR increases by 10-20 bpm
- blood volume increases by 40-45%
- BP typically decreases
EDC
estimated date of confinement
presumptive signs of pregnancy
N/V, breast tenderness, urinary frequency, fatigue, quickening
probable signs of pregnancy
cervix is soft/vascular, blood/urine test, brachton hick
positive signs of pregnancy
ultrasound, fetal heart tones, provider palpitations, HCG hormone
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how often should prenatal visits be?
every 4 wks until 28 wks -> every 2 wks until 36 wks -> every week until birth
gravida
number of pregnancies
parity
number of pregnancies that reached 20 wks
- ended with delivery
why is an initial obstetric appointment important?
to establish due date and baseline
supine hypotension
low BP that occurs while the woman is lying on her back
- if occurs, lay on left side and check BP
fetal heart tones
110-160
- can locate with doppler
what does a urine glucose test for?
gestational diabetes
what does a protein test for?
preeclampsia
signs of potential complications in 1st trimester
severe vomiting, chills, fever, burning on urination, diarrhea, abdominal cramping,
vaginal bleeding
signs of potential complications in 2nd trimester
vaginal bleeding, headaches, s/s of UTI, flank pain, contractions, epigastric pain, visual
disturbances
what is the most important mineral in pregnancy?
folic acid
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Mother Baby Exam 1 Study Questions
and Answers Graded A+ 2025
placenta
provides baby with O2 and nutrients
amniotic fluid
provides baby with protection, allows fetal movement, maintains fetal temperature,
baby drinks fluid to stay hydrated, antibacterial features, electrolyte balance, protects
against nechal cord
umbilical cord
take nutrients to baby, take waste away from baby
- 2 arteries, 1 vein
1st trimester
0 days -> 13 wks 6 days
2nd trimester
14 wks -> 27 wks 6 days
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3rd trimester
28 wks -> 40 wks 6 days
fundal height at 20 wks?
umbilicus
fundal height at 40 wks?
xyphoid process
lightening
baby drops into pelvis
quickening
the first movement of the fetus in the uterus that can be felt by the mother
when should a first time mom feel fetal movement?
around 18 wks
when should a second time mom feel fetal movement?
around 14-15 wks
cardiovascular changes in mom?
- HR increases by 10-20 bpm
- blood volume increases by 40-45%
- BP typically decreases
EDC
estimated date of confinement
presumptive signs of pregnancy
N/V, breast tenderness, urinary frequency, fatigue, quickening
probable signs of pregnancy
cervix is soft/vascular, blood/urine test, brachton hick
positive signs of pregnancy
ultrasound, fetal heart tones, provider palpitations, HCG hormone
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how often should prenatal visits be?
every 4 wks until 28 wks -> every 2 wks until 36 wks -> every week until birth
gravida
number of pregnancies
parity
number of pregnancies that reached 20 wks
- ended with delivery
why is an initial obstetric appointment important?
to establish due date and baseline
supine hypotension
low BP that occurs while the woman is lying on her back
- if occurs, lay on left side and check BP
fetal heart tones
110-160
- can locate with doppler
what does a urine glucose test for?
gestational diabetes
what does a protein test for?
preeclampsia
signs of potential complications in 1st trimester
severe vomiting, chills, fever, burning on urination, diarrhea, abdominal cramping,
vaginal bleeding
signs of potential complications in 2nd trimester
vaginal bleeding, headaches, s/s of UTI, flank pain, contractions, epigastric pain, visual
disturbances
what is the most important mineral in pregnancy?
folic acid
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