Lamaze Certification Exam Complete
Questions And Responses
How to estimate due date CORRECT ANSWERS Subtract 3 mon from
Lmp and add 7 days
hCG CORRECT ANSWERS human chorionic gonadotropin. It's purpose is to ensure
the body produces enough estrogen and progesterone to sustain pregnancy for the first
2-3 months until placenta matures enough to produce the appropriate amount
Estrogens CORRECT ANSWERS Promotes growth of uterine muscles and blood
supply, encourages vaginal muscle development and encourages ductal system/blood
supply to breast. In late pregnancy will increase uterus's sensitivity to oxytocin
Progesterone CORRECT ANSWERS Relaxes uterus during pregnancy, relaxes blood
vessels (healthy bp) and relaxes stomach muscles ( allows for greater absorption and
can lead to constipation)
Relaxin CORRECT ANSWERS From ovaries. Relaxes and softens ligaments, cartilage,
and cervix
Prostaglandins CORRECT ANSWERS Soften and ripen cervix; produced in the
amniotic membrane
How much extra protein do you need during pregnancy? CORRECT ANSWERS 20
extra grams for a total of 50-70g
Oxytocin CORRECT ANSWERS Released by the pituitary glad; stimulates uterine
contractions to trigger labor and promotes labor progress; responsible for urge to push
Developmental stages after conception and weeks associated with then CORRECT
ANSWERS Fertilized egg multiples until it becomes a blastocyst. The blastocyst
implants in the uterine lining at 5-9 post conception.
At two weeks, baby is an embryo and part of the placenta is developing
At 9 weeks, baby is a fetus
chorionic villi CORRECT ANSWERS -microscopic fingerlike projections that penetrate
the endometrium
-develop into the placenta & support maternal-fetal gas exchange
, intervillous space CORRECT ANSWERS the part of the placenta that surrounds the
chorionic villi and contains maternal blood
amnion CORRECT ANSWERS innermost layer of the fetal membrane
Placenta is completely formed by CORRECT ANSWERS Week 12
Montgomery glands CORRECT ANSWERS glands surrounding nipple that produce
sebaceous secretions that protect nipple
chorion CORRECT ANSWERS Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the
embryo; it forms the fetal part of the placenta.
Quickening CORRECT ANSWERS the first movement of the fetus in the uterus that can
be felt by the mother
fundal height CORRECT ANSWERS Measurement of the size of the uterus (should
coincide with age of fetus)
Braxton Hicks contractions CORRECT ANSWERS intermittent painless uterine
contractions that occur with increasing frequency as the pregnancy progresses
Linda nigra CORRECT ANSWERS Dark line between pubic bone and naval
Print calendar of pregnancy CORRECT ANSWERS
post maturity syndrome CORRECT ANSWERS a deterioration of conditions necessary
to support the well-being of the fetus (20% of babies show this past 42 weeks)
Bleeding during early pregnancy CORRECT ANSWERS Light vaginal bleeding can
occur without harm- particularly after strenuous exercise or sex. But can indicate ectopic
pregnancy or miscarriage
symptoms of eptopic pregnancy CORRECT ANSWERS Lower abdominal pain or one
sided pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding.
Factors increasing earl miscarriage (prior to 13 weeks) CORRECT ANSWERS
Chromosomal abnormalities; History of infertility advanced age of either parent high
body temp, infection, low body weigh with poor diet , high intake of alcohol or caffeine,
physical injury
Factors that increase late miscarriage (14-20 weeks) CORRECT ANSWERS Uterine
abnormalities (incompetent cervix; acute infection, placental problems; uterine fibroids;
and certain chronic illness
Management of miscarriage CORRECT ANSWERS Observation
Questions And Responses
How to estimate due date CORRECT ANSWERS Subtract 3 mon from
Lmp and add 7 days
hCG CORRECT ANSWERS human chorionic gonadotropin. It's purpose is to ensure
the body produces enough estrogen and progesterone to sustain pregnancy for the first
2-3 months until placenta matures enough to produce the appropriate amount
Estrogens CORRECT ANSWERS Promotes growth of uterine muscles and blood
supply, encourages vaginal muscle development and encourages ductal system/blood
supply to breast. In late pregnancy will increase uterus's sensitivity to oxytocin
Progesterone CORRECT ANSWERS Relaxes uterus during pregnancy, relaxes blood
vessels (healthy bp) and relaxes stomach muscles ( allows for greater absorption and
can lead to constipation)
Relaxin CORRECT ANSWERS From ovaries. Relaxes and softens ligaments, cartilage,
and cervix
Prostaglandins CORRECT ANSWERS Soften and ripen cervix; produced in the
amniotic membrane
How much extra protein do you need during pregnancy? CORRECT ANSWERS 20
extra grams for a total of 50-70g
Oxytocin CORRECT ANSWERS Released by the pituitary glad; stimulates uterine
contractions to trigger labor and promotes labor progress; responsible for urge to push
Developmental stages after conception and weeks associated with then CORRECT
ANSWERS Fertilized egg multiples until it becomes a blastocyst. The blastocyst
implants in the uterine lining at 5-9 post conception.
At two weeks, baby is an embryo and part of the placenta is developing
At 9 weeks, baby is a fetus
chorionic villi CORRECT ANSWERS -microscopic fingerlike projections that penetrate
the endometrium
-develop into the placenta & support maternal-fetal gas exchange
, intervillous space CORRECT ANSWERS the part of the placenta that surrounds the
chorionic villi and contains maternal blood
amnion CORRECT ANSWERS innermost layer of the fetal membrane
Placenta is completely formed by CORRECT ANSWERS Week 12
Montgomery glands CORRECT ANSWERS glands surrounding nipple that produce
sebaceous secretions that protect nipple
chorion CORRECT ANSWERS Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the
embryo; it forms the fetal part of the placenta.
Quickening CORRECT ANSWERS the first movement of the fetus in the uterus that can
be felt by the mother
fundal height CORRECT ANSWERS Measurement of the size of the uterus (should
coincide with age of fetus)
Braxton Hicks contractions CORRECT ANSWERS intermittent painless uterine
contractions that occur with increasing frequency as the pregnancy progresses
Linda nigra CORRECT ANSWERS Dark line between pubic bone and naval
Print calendar of pregnancy CORRECT ANSWERS
post maturity syndrome CORRECT ANSWERS a deterioration of conditions necessary
to support the well-being of the fetus (20% of babies show this past 42 weeks)
Bleeding during early pregnancy CORRECT ANSWERS Light vaginal bleeding can
occur without harm- particularly after strenuous exercise or sex. But can indicate ectopic
pregnancy or miscarriage
symptoms of eptopic pregnancy CORRECT ANSWERS Lower abdominal pain or one
sided pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding.
Factors increasing earl miscarriage (prior to 13 weeks) CORRECT ANSWERS
Chromosomal abnormalities; History of infertility advanced age of either parent high
body temp, infection, low body weigh with poor diet , high intake of alcohol or caffeine,
physical injury
Factors that increase late miscarriage (14-20 weeks) CORRECT ANSWERS Uterine
abnormalities (incompetent cervix; acute infection, placental problems; uterine fibroids;
and certain chronic illness
Management of miscarriage CORRECT ANSWERS Observation
