Exam 1: PRN1831 / PRN 1831 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Principles of Maternal-Child Health Nursing Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen

Exam 1: PRN1831 / PRN 1831 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Principles of Maternal-Child Health Nursing Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: What are presumptive signs of pregnancy? Answer: Amenorrhea (an abnormal absence of menstruation.)- often the first sign Nausea- *morning sickness* breast tenderness/ enlargement deepening pigmentation quickening- fetal movement felt by mother 16-20 wks Question: What are the probable signs of pregnancy? Answer: Goodwell's sign- softening of the cervix Chadwick's Sign- purplish or bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and vulva caused by increased vascular congestion Hegar's sign- softening of the lower uterine segment Mcdonald's sign- flex the body of the uterus against the cervix abdominal enlargement Braxton HIcks contractions- irregular, painless and begin in 2nd trimester Ballottement- fetal part is displaced by a light tap of the examining finger Striae- stretch marks, skin is stretched to its capacity Positive pregnancy test Question: What are positive signs of pregnancy? Answer: fetal heart sounds, visualization of fetus ultrasound, fetal movement palpated by hcp. Question: Understand pregnancy drug categories A Answer: Category A: No risk demonstrated to the fetus in any trimester Question: Understand pregnancy drug categories B Answer: Category B: No adverse effects in animals; no human studies available