Maternal Adaptations to Pregnancy

<p>Increased glomerular filtration rate (GFR). (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Darkening of the areola and nipples. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anterior shift in the center of gravity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bloating and constipation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased levels of clotting factors VII, VIII, IX, and X. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Total number of times a client has been pregnant, regardless of outcome or duration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>G3 P1011 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The client is experiencing her first pregnancy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gravida 2, Para 1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Number of pregnancies that have reached 20 weeks gestation or more. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infants born after 38-42 weeks gestation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She has had 4 pregnancies, 1 term birth, 1 preterm birth, 1 abortion, and 2 living children. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A client who has been pregnant more than once. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fetal heartbeat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypertrophy and hyperplasia of myometrial cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To secrete estrogen and progesterone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It decreases due to systemic vascular resistance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supine hypotensive syndrome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They become inactive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cardiac output increases by 30-50% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased secretion amount and acidity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Number of times a person has been pregnant, including the current pregnancy.

Number of pregnancies reaching 20 weeks or more, regardless of outcome.

A system to document obstetric history: Gravida, Term, Preterm, Abortions, Living.

A woman pregnant for the first time.

A woman who has been pregnant more than once.

Refers to the number of pregnancies that reached at least 20 weeks.

Symptoms felt by the woman that suggest pregnancy, like nausea.

Changes observed by a healthcare examiner that suggest pregnancy.

Indicators that can only be attributed to a fetus, such as fetal heartbeat, movements, or ultrasound visualization.

Inactive or practice contractions that can occur during pregnancy, signaling the body’s preparation for labor.

The increase in size and number of muscle cells in the uterus as it expands during pregnancy.

A protective barrier that forms in the cervix during pregnancy to guard the uterus against infections.

A condition occurring when the gravid uterus compresses the vena cava while a woman lies flat, reducing blood return to the heart.

Increased blood volume and cardiac output by 30-50% to support maternal and fetal needs.

The structure that produces progesterone and estrogen until the placenta can take over these functions.

Expansion of blood vessels in the vagina, leading to increased blood flow, tissue loosening, and secretion changes.

A lying position on the left side that reduces pressure on the heart and vessels.

Increased blood plasma and red blood cell production leading to hemodilution.

White blood cells increase during the second trimester and peak in the third trimester.

Increase in fibrin/fibrinogen and clotting factors leading to higher risk of blood clots during pregnancy.

Increased need to urinate during the first and third trimesters due to pressure from the uterus.

Increased melanin stimulating hormone causes darkening of areola and other skin areas.

Abdominal muscle separation due to increased pressure and changes in the body during pregnancy.

Changes including bloating, constipation, and increased saliva due to hormonal effects during pregnancy.