Normal and Abnormal Physiology in Pregnancy with Dr. Christopher Ng

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Why is it important to understand the normal physiology of pregnancy?

  • To identify abnormal signs and symptoms
  • To recognize the mass effect of a growing pregnancy
  • To avoid over-investigating and over-treating maternal symptoms (correct)
  • To know when to dismiss abnormal findings

What is the role of Dr. Christopher Ng in Week 61?

  • Leading the obstetrics department
  • Co-leading Week 61 (correct)
  • Acknowledging the Coast Salish peoples
  • Assisting Dr. Tracy Pressey

Which land acknowledgment is made at the beginning of the text?

  • Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations (correct)
  • Tsleil-Waututh Nation only
  • Musqueam and Squamish Nations
  • Coast Salish peoples only

Why might one misinterpret maternal signs and symptoms during pregnancy?

<p>As a result of mass effect from the growing pregnancy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text mention about gestational hypertension?

<p>It is defined based on Canadian guidelines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should one be cautious in investigating maternal symptoms during pregnancy?

<p>To prevent over-treatment of normal physiological changes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the increase in blood volume and cardiac output during pregnancy?

<p>To support the baby's growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest one might react if maternal signs and symptoms are misinterpreted as pathology?

<p>Over-investigate and over-treat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Dr. Tracy Pressey according to the text?

<p>Unreferenced image source (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the objectives outlined in the text regarding pregnancy physiology?

<p>Anatomic and functional changes in organ systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which indigenous nations are acknowledged as the traditional owners of the land in the text?

<p>Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding normal physiology crucial for identifying abnormal signs and symptoms during pregnancy?

<p>To reduce unnecessary investigations and treatments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which specific conditions in pregnancy do the outlined objectives aim to address?

<p><strong>Gestational hypertension</strong> and <strong>pre-eclampsia</strong> (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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