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What is the significance of Goodell's sign during pregnancy?
What is the significance of Goodell's sign during pregnancy?
- Formation of mucous plug
- Increased vascularization of the cervix
- Softening of the cervix (correct)
- Lengthening of vaginal vault
Which of the following is NOT a gastrointestinal system adaptation during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a gastrointestinal system adaptation during pregnancy?
- Decreased peristalsis leading to constipation
- Heartburn caused by slowed gastric emptying
- Increased gastric emptying (correct)
- Hemorrhoids due to increased venous pressure
What is the main physiological reason for Braxton Hicks contractions?
What is the main physiological reason for Braxton Hicks contractions?
- Goodell's sign development
- Maternal hydration levels adjustment
- Initiation of labor
- Uterine contractility for fetal movement preparation (correct)
Which of the following is a cardiovascular system adaptation to pregnancy?
Which of the following is a cardiovascular system adaptation to pregnancy?
What does the term 'fundal height' refer to during pregnancy?
What does the term 'fundal height' refer to during pregnancy?
What is the primary function of Chadwick's sign in pregnancy?
What is the primary function of Chadwick's sign in pregnancy?
During pregnancy, what contributes to the development of hemorrhoids?
During pregnancy, what contributes to the development of hemorrhoids?
What characterizes enhanced uterine contractility during pregnancy?
What characterizes enhanced uterine contractility during pregnancy?
How does Colostrum differ from mature milk production after delivery?
How does Colostrum differ from mature milk production after delivery?
What physiological change leads to a hypercoagulable state during pregnancy?
What physiological change leads to a hypercoagulable state during pregnancy?
What is the primary cause of an increase in oxygen consumption during pregnancy?
What is the primary cause of an increase in oxygen consumption during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a common integumentary system adaptation during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a common integumentary system adaptation during pregnancy?
What is the main effect of increased vascularity in the gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy?
What is the main effect of increased vascularity in the gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy?
Which statement best describes the musculoskeletal system adaptations during pregnancy?
Which statement best describes the musculoskeletal system adaptations during pregnancy?
What is the primary role of Prostaglandin secretion during pregnancy?
What is the primary role of Prostaglandin secretion during pregnancy?
Which of the following hormones is NOT involved in placental secretion during pregnancy?
Which of the following hormones is NOT involved in placental secretion during pregnancy?
How do Braxton Hicks contractions differ from true labor contractions?
How do Braxton Hicks contractions differ from true labor contractions?
'Fundal height measurement' primarily assesses the growth and development of which structure during pregnancy?
'Fundal height measurement' primarily assesses the growth and development of which structure during pregnancy?
'Couvade syndrome' refers to which phenomenon during pregnancy?
'Couvade syndrome' refers to which phenomenon during pregnancy?
'Pregnancy and siblings' primarily focuses on which aspect of maternity care?
'Pregnancy and siblings' primarily focuses on which aspect of maternity care?
