Changes during pregnancy

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Which of the following is considered a presumptive sign of pregnancy?

Ballottement

Amenorrhea (correct)

Fetal heart sounds

Positive pregnancy test

What is a probable sign of pregnancy that is characterized by a violet-bluish discoloration of the cervix?

Chadwick's sign (correct)

Hegar's sign

Goodell's sign

Braxton Hicks contractions

Which method is NOT a way to confirm a pregnancy?

Urine test for hCG

Ultrasound visualization of the fetus

Braxton Hicks contractions (correct)

Fetal heart rate monitoring

What does Naegele's rule help to determine in the context of pregnancy?

The expected delivery date Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'multigravida' refer to?

A woman who has had two or more pregnancies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about hCG is correct?

hCG levels decline after implantation Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of quickening indicate during pregnancy?

Positive fetal movement felt by the mother Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between probable and positive signs of pregnancy?

Probable signs may also be caused by conditions other than pregnancy, while positive signs are definitive. Signup and view all the answers

Which sign is associated with the softening and compressibility of the lower uterus?

Hegar's sign Signup and view all the answers

What is a change in the cardiovascular system during pregnancy?

Cardiac output increases by 30-50% Signup and view all the answers

What physiological change is commonly associated with the musculoskeletal system during pregnancy?

Relaxation of pelvic joints Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the respiratory system during pregnancy?

Chest size may enlarge Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a gastrointestinal change during pregnancy?

Increased appetite and lower digestive transit time Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is produced by the placenta during pregnancy?

hCG Signup and view all the answers

How may blood pressure change during pregnancy?

Systolic pressure remains unchanged in the first trimester Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue related to body image changes during pregnancy?

Negative body image due to physical changes Signup and view all the answers

Which positioning recommendation is best to alleviate pressure on the vena cava during pregnancy?

Supine with a wedge under one hip Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected change in pulse rate during pregnancy, particularly around 32 weeks of gestation?

Increases by 10 to 15 beats per minute Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical change contributes to increased respiratory demand during pregnancy?

Elevation of the diaphragm by up to 4 cm Signup and view all the answers

What is a normal fetal heart rate baseline during pregnancy?

110 to 160 beats per minute Signup and view all the answers

What physiological change can occur to the heart during pregnancy?

Cardiac hypertrophy Signup and view all the answers

Which skin change is characterized by increased pigmentation on the face during pregnancy?

Chloasma Signup and view all the answers

What nursing intervention supports clients in managing body image issues during pregnancy?

Discussing expected physiological changes Signup and view all the answers

What is a common concern for pregnant clients related to the increases in uterine size?

Shortness of breath Signup and view all the answers

Which breast change is typically attributed to hormonal influences during pregnancy?

Increased size and darkening of the areolae Signup and view all the answers