Mark Klimek 10 (Maternity) Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

How do you get the estimated date of birth? - ANSWER-1st day of last menstrual period + 7 days - 3months what should be the total weight gain for a pregnant woman? - ANSWER-28lbs +- 3 lbs Normal weight gain for pregnant woman in the 1st trimester? - ANSWER-1lb each month, total 3lbs Normal weight gain for pregnant woman in the 2nd trimester? - ANSWER-1lb per week How do you calculate ideal weight gain? - ANSWER-Take week of gestation and -9 Ex 13-9= 4lbs 14-9= 5lbs a weight gain of 1 or 2 more lbs than ideal is considered? - ANSWER-OK what should you do if the weight gain is 3lbs off? - ANSWER-assess what should you do if the weight gain is 4lbs off? - ANSWER-trouble (BPP) fundus is palpable until what week? - ANSWER-12th week 1st trimester-> not palpable When is the fundus - ANSWER-20-22 wks gestation at what trimester is mom a priority and baby a priority? - ANSWER-1st/2nd trimester-> mom 3rd trimester -> baby positive s/s of pregnancy - ANSWER-1) Fetal skeleton on X-ray 2) fetal presence on ultrasound 3) auscultation FHR (8-12wks) 4) examiner palpates fetal movement What are the probable + presumptive s/s of pregnancy? - ANSWER-these are the maybe signs all urine/ blood tests chadwick, goodells, hegar (in order-> alphabetical)