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During pregnancy, at what week does the uterus reach the umbilicus?
During pregnancy, at what week does the uterus reach the umbilicus?
- 36 weeks
- 16 weeks
- 20 weeks (correct)
- Over 20 weeks
What is the purpose of the thick mucous plug in the cervix during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of the thick mucous plug in the cervix during pregnancy?
- To prevent further enlargement of the cervix
- To trigger ovulation to resume after childbirth
- To allow for easy passage of the baby during birth
- To protect against infections entering the uterus (correct)
What happens to ovulation during pregnancy?
What happens to ovulation during pregnancy?
- It stops (correct)
- It becomes irregular
- It becomes more painful
- It increases in frequency
Which hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining the growth of the uterus during pregnancy?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining the growth of the uterus during pregnancy?
What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy?
What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy?
Which of the following is considered a presumptive indicator of pregnancy?
Which of the following is considered a presumptive indicator of pregnancy?
What is a probable indicator of pregnancy based on the text?
What is a probable indicator of pregnancy based on the text?
Which assessment technique is used to listen to the soft blowing sound in the uterus during pregnancy?
Which assessment technique is used to listen to the soft blowing sound in the uterus during pregnancy?
What is the normal range of fetal heartbeats that can be auscultated during pregnancy?
What is the normal range of fetal heartbeats that can be auscultated during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a probable indicator of pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a probable indicator of pregnancy?
What is considered a positive indicator of pregnancy according to the text?
What is considered a positive indicator of pregnancy according to the text?
What does the acronym EDD stand for in the context of prenatal care?
What does the acronym EDD stand for in the context of prenatal care?
In Naglee's Rule for calculating the estimated due date (EDD), what is added to 3 months?
In Naglee's Rule for calculating the estimated due date (EDD), what is added to 3 months?
In obstetrical history, what does the 'G' represent in the G___P___T___A___L___ notation?
In obstetrical history, what does the 'G' represent in the G___P___T___A___L___ notation?
What does 'T' represent in the G___P___T___P___A___L___ notation used in obstetrical history?
What does 'T' represent in the G___P___T___P___A___L___ notation used in obstetrical history?
Based on Sally's Last Menstrual Period (LMP) of February 20, 2012, what is her estimated due date according to Naglee's Rule?
Based on Sally's Last Menstrual Period (LMP) of February 20, 2012, what is her estimated due date according to Naglee's Rule?
What causes the decreased concentration of RBC & HGB during pregnancy?
What causes the decreased concentration of RBC & HGB during pregnancy?
Which hormone inhibits smooth muscle in the uterus from contracting during pregnancy?
Which hormone inhibits smooth muscle in the uterus from contracting during pregnancy?
What is the function of oxytocin near term during pregnancy?
What is the function of oxytocin near term during pregnancy?
How does estrogen affect the respiratory system during pregnancy?
How does estrogen affect the respiratory system during pregnancy?
What contributes to the risk of gallstones during pregnancy?
What contributes to the risk of gallstones during pregnancy?
How does progesterone affect gastrointestinal peristalsis during pregnancy?
How does progesterone affect gastrointestinal peristalsis during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, relaxation of the cardiac sphincter increases the risk of what?
During pregnancy, relaxation of the cardiac sphincter increases the risk of what?
What is the effect of the increased workload on the kidneys during pregnancy?
What is the effect of the increased workload on the kidneys during pregnancy?
Which hormone stimulates contractions of the uterus?
Which hormone stimulates contractions of the uterus?
What postural changes are commonly observed in the musculoskeletal system during pregnancy?
What postural changes are commonly observed in the musculoskeletal system during pregnancy?
What is a common discomfort of pregnancy related to urinary system changes?
What is a common discomfort of pregnancy related to urinary system changes?
Which gland produces milk in the body?
Which gland produces milk in the body?
Striae gravidarum is commonly known as what?
Striae gravidarum is commonly known as what?
