Maternal Health: Hyperemesis Gravidarum Quiz

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is characterized by nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and possibly dehydration that is prolonged past the ______ week.

Ketonuria occurs because of ______ breakdown.

Polyneuritis may occur due to deficiency of vitamin _____.

Ketonuria may be caused by deficient caloric intake or burning more than what you eat; it may also be due to ______ diabetes.

IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction) may lead to ______ birth.

Urine tests in pregnancy may test positive for ketones due to the increased energy usage of pregnant women resulting from _______.

Infection may occur from use of unsterile materials in performing ______. It requires immediate attention as the patient may die.

Fertilization – occurs in the distal third of the fallopian tube after the union of the ovum and ______.

Miscarriage – spontaneous ______ of less than 12 weeks gestation.

During pregnancy, the uterine walls develop into the ______. This progression is the thickening of the endometrium which allows safe implantation of the embryo.

The cervix does not have this endometrial lining, which causes early abortion of ectopic pregnancies located in the cervical region; Usually around the first ______.

If the zygote grows large enough, the fallopian tube will ______.

______ Pregnancy – pregnancy that has gone undetected until halfway through and sometimes, even until labor or delivery.

Cullen’s sign – bluish tinge or bruising within the peri-umbilical region. Extensive/ dull vaginal and abdominal pain. The blood within peritoneal cavity causes irritation of the phrenic nerve in the diaphragm, resulting in referred pain to the patient’s shoulders. Adler’s sign – allows the distinction between appendicitis and issues related to the fallopian tubes and ovaries. Fixed abdominal tenderness. When pressed on the right abdomen, the patient complains of pain. When pressed on the left abdomen, pain in the right side occurs. ______.

______ – pain when pressed. Rebound tenderness – pain when pressure is released.

Placental abruption induces labor, regardless of the term. The cause of placental abruption is unknown in most cases. However, it is closely associated with maternal hypertension, abdominal trauma, and substance misuse. Onset – refers to the manner of the separation. Acute – abrupt separation and usually has a larger detachment; profuse bleeding. Chronic – gradual separation; marginal sinus rupture. ______.

Pain – the patient will complain of pain related to the contractions brought about by labor. ______.

The ______ barked.