NURS 3334 Exam 3 Practice Questions and Complete Solutions

What is the first trimester? Conception to 13 weeks gestation What conditions occur during the first trimester? -Multiple pregnancies -Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) -Bleeding -Miscarriage -Ectopic pregnancy -Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) What is multizygotic pregnancy? 2 or more eggs are fertilized at the same time. Dizygotic or "fraternal" twins. Separate amnion and chorion, but placentas may grow together. What are risk factors for multizygotic pregnancies? -ART technology use -African descent -Family history of fraternal twins -Advanced maternal age due to rise in follicle-stimulating hormone What is a monozygotic pregnancy? All fetuses came from same ovum. Identical. Share same amnion, chorion, and placenta. Random, spontaneous event. Not genetically inherited and no greater frequency in ethnic groups. What are multiple pregnancies considered? High risk. Include greater urinary frequency, nausea, backache, and swelling. Higher risk of gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, preeclampsia, and pulmonary embolisms. What is placenta previa? Placenta blocks the neck of the uterus, interfering with delivery of fetus.