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What is the significance of fundal height measurement during pregnancy?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Braxton Hicks contractions?
Which reproductive system adaptation occurs about 4 weeks before birth?
What can result from the combination of decreased peristalsis, increased venous pressure, and pressure from the uterus during pregnancy?
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What is the primary cause of the waddle gait seen in pregnant women?
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What is a common integumentary system adaptation seen during pregnancy?
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Which of the following is an adaptation of the respiratory system during pregnancy?
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What adaptation occurs in the renal/urinary system during pregnancy?
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Which of the following is NOT an endocrine system adaptation during pregnancy?
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How does the musculoskeletal system adapt to pregnancy?
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Which cardiovascular system adaptation is characteristic of pregnancy?
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Braxton Hicks contractions are typically characterized by:
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What is the primary purpose of measuring fundal height during pregnancy?
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Which of the following is a potential complication associated with Braxton Hicks contractions?
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How do cardiovascular system adaptations in pregnancy primarily affect blood pressure?
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Which gastrointestinal system adaptation during pregnancy primarily contributes to constipation?
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What distinguishes Braxton Hicks contractions from true labor contractions during pregnancy?
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Which of the following is a potential effect of severe constipation during pregnancy?
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How does the reproductive system adapt to support the increased blood flow demands during pregnancy?
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How does the cardiovascular system adapt to maintain adequate blood circulation during pregnancy?
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What distinguishes gastrointestinal system adaptations in pregnancy concerning nutrient absorption?
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How do respiratory system adaptations during pregnancy primarily affect lung function?
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What is the main characteristic of Braxton Hicks contractions?
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Which reproductive system adaptation typically occurs around 4 weeks before birth?
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What is a common gastrointestinal system adaptation during pregnancy?
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Which cardiovascular system adaptation occurs during pregnancy?
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What is the significance of measuring fundal height during pregnancy?
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What differentiates Braxton Hicks contractions from true labor contractions?
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Which gastrointestinal change is a common issue during pregnancy?
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Which cardiovascular change occurs as a result of hemodilution during pregnancy?
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Study Notes
Fetal Development and Pregnancy Adaptations
- Fundal height measurement during pregnancy is significant because it estimates fetal age and detects any potential fetal growth restriction.
- Braxton Hicks contractions are characterized by irregular, mild, and short-lived contractions that are often painless and unpredictable.
- Around 4 weeks before birth, the reproductive system adaptation that occurs is the formation of the placenta taking over the majority of estrogen production.
- The combination of decreased peristalsis, increased venous pressure, and pressure from the uterus during pregnancy can result in constipation.
- The primary cause of the waddle gait seen in pregnant women is the shift in the center of gravity due to the growing uterus.
- A common integumentary system adaptation seen during pregnancy is the appearance of striae gravidarum (stretch marks) on the abdomen and breasts.
- The respiratory system adaptation during pregnancy is the increase in tidal volume and oxygen consumption, allowing for adequate oxygenation of the fetus.
- In the renal/urinary system, adaptation during pregnancy involves an increase in renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate, leading to increased urine production.
- The endocrine system adaptation that is NOT characteristic of pregnancy is a decrease in insulin production.
- The musculoskeletal system adapts to pregnancy by increasing flexibility and relaxation of pelvic joints, preparing for childbirth.
- The cardiovascular system adaptation characteristic of pregnancy is an increase in cardiac output, blood volume, and heart rate to meet the increased blood flow demands.
- Braxton Hicks contractions are typically irregular, mild, and short-lived, and they often start and stop abruptly.
- The primary purpose of measuring fundal height during pregnancy is to monitor fetal growth and detect any potential complications.
- A potential complication associated with Braxton Hicks contractions is preterm labor.
- Cardiovascular system adaptations in pregnancy primarily affect blood pressure by increasing cardiac output, which can lead to hypertension.
- The gastrointestinal system adaptation that contributes to constipation is decreased peristalsis and increased venous pressure.
- Braxton Hicks contractions are distinguished from true labor contractions by their irregularity, mildness, and short duration.
- A potential effect of severe constipation during pregnancy is hemorrhoids.
- The reproductive system adapts to support the increased blood flow demands during pregnancy by increasing blood flow to the uterus and placenta.
- The cardiovascular system adapts to maintain adequate blood circulation during pregnancy by increasing cardiac output and blood volume.
- Gastrointestinal system adaptations in pregnancy are characterized by increased nutrient absorption and storage to support fetal growth.
- Respiratory system adaptations during pregnancy primarily affect lung function by increasing oxygen consumption and tidal volume.
- The main characteristic of Braxton Hicks contractions is their irregular, mild, and short-lived nature.
- Around 4 weeks before birth, the reproductive system adaptation that occurs is the formation of the placenta taking over the majority of estrogen production.
- A common gastrointestinal system adaptation during pregnancy is constipation due to decreased peristalsis and increased venous pressure.
- The cardiovascular system adaptation that occurs during pregnancy is an increase in cardiac output, blood volume, and heart rate to meet the increased blood flow demands.
- Measuring fundal height during pregnancy is significant because it estimates fetal age and detects any potential fetal growth restriction.
- Braxton Hicks contractions are distinguished from true labor contractions by their irregularity, mildness, and short duration.
- A common gastrointestinal change during pregnancy is constipation due to decreased peristalsis and increased venous pressure.
- The cardiovascular change that occurs as a result of hemodilution during pregnancy is an increase in blood volume and cardiac output.
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Test your knowledge of the signs of pregnancy including presumptive, probable, and positive indicators such as fatigue, breast tenderness, nausea, hyperpigmentation of skin, fetal movements, amenorrhea, uterine enlargement, urinary frequency, breast enlargement, and Braxton Hicks contractions.
