QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
How soon after conception does implantation occur?
What is a common symptom? Answer - 7-10 days after conception
light spotting/bleeding = implantation
Discuss lengths of pregnancy in the following terms;
lunar months
calendar months
weeks
days Answer - lunar: 10
calendar: 9
weeks: 40
days: 280
EDC vs EDD vs EDB Answer - **all mean the same thing**
estimated date of confinement
ED of delivery
ED of birth
EDC is _______ from LNMP Answer - EDC is 40 weeks from LNMP
Conception occurs in the ________
,aka Answer - ampula
aka outer 1/3 of the fallopian tube
Define Wharton's jelly Answer - tough, fibrous material covering cord
protecting from compression
Discuss the different sides of the placenta; mom vs baby Answer - mom: rough
& red
baby: smooth & white
How much amniotic fluid should there be by term? Answer - 700-1000mL
oligo <500mL
poly>2000mL
Define oligohydramnios vs polyhydramnios
Causes? (3 each) Answer - oligo: <500mL, ∵ respiratory issue, renal issue,
placental insufficiency (later in preg)
poly: >2000mL, ∵ maternal diabetes, NTD, chromosomal defects
Discuss circulation of the cord Answer - 2 arteries carries AWAY from fetus
1 vein carries TO fetus
Define dates of the embryonic period
What is important to remember? Answer - embryonic = day 15 - week 8
most vulnerable stage!
What is the most vulnerable stage of fetal development? Answer - embryonic
, day 15 to week 8
caution for teratogens!
By what time are all organ systems developed in a fetus? Answer - week 8
Define multigravida Answer - pregnant for at least 3rd time
Define multipara Answer - woman who has had at least 2 pregnancies of 20+
weeks and viable offspring
Define nulligravida Answer - never been pregnant
Define nullipara Answer - never produced viable offspring
Define term vs preterm vs postterm vs abortion Answer - term: 38-42 weeks
preterm: 20-37 weeks
postterm: 43+ weeks
abortion: lost prior to 20 weeks
When is the baby considered a fetus? Answer - embryo until week 9 → fetus
Define viability time frame Answer - 23-24 weeks
low vs high hCG values Answer - low: ectopic or impending spontaneous
abortion
high: multiple gestation or abnormality (Down's)