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What do striae gravidarum represent in pregnant women?
What do striae gravidarum represent in pregnant women?
What physiological feature is described as a normal dark line of pigmentation during pregnancy?
What physiological feature is described as a normal dark line of pigmentation during pregnancy?
What condition may allow the uterus to sag forward in multiparous women?
What condition may allow the uterus to sag forward in multiparous women?
What do scars in the abdominal area typically indicate?
What do scars in the abdominal area typically indicate?
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Which of the following colors can striae gravidarum appear as?
Which of the following colors can striae gravidarum appear as?
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What is the primary purpose of a vaginal examination in labor?
What is the primary purpose of a vaginal examination in labor?
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What does molding refer to in the context of childbirth?
What does molding refer to in the context of childbirth?
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What is caput succedaneum?
What is caput succedaneum?
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What is the significance of measuring symphysis fundal height during pregnancy?
What is the significance of measuring symphysis fundal height during pregnancy?
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What is the purpose of Sims's speculum during a vaginal examination?
What is the purpose of Sims's speculum during a vaginal examination?
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What procedure involves using a lubricated tool to obtain a sanitized sample from the upper vagina?
What procedure involves using a lubricated tool to obtain a sanitized sample from the upper vagina?
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Which part of the vagina is specifically observed when passing a tool along the posterior vaginal wall?
Which part of the vagina is specifically observed when passing a tool along the posterior vaginal wall?
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What is the purpose of using a shaped device with one blade larger than the other?
What is the purpose of using a shaped device with one blade larger than the other?
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What can be achieved by passing a lubricated tool along the posterior vaginal wall?
What can be achieved by passing a lubricated tool along the posterior vaginal wall?
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Which of the following is NOT a function associated with passing a lubricated tool along the vaginal wall?
Which of the following is NOT a function associated with passing a lubricated tool along the vaginal wall?
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What describes the size relationship between two pipes mentioned?
What describes the size relationship between two pipes mentioned?
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What is the material of the pipes described?
What is the material of the pipes described?
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Which position is referenced in the content?
Which position is referenced in the content?
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What can be inferred about the pipes based on their description?
What can be inferred about the pipes based on their description?
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In what aspect are the pipes mentioned distinct?
In what aspect are the pipes mentioned distinct?
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What is the primary purpose of the lateral grip during pregnancy examinations?
What is the primary purpose of the lateral grip during pregnancy examinations?
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Which fetal presentations can be identified using the pelvic grip?
Which fetal presentations can be identified using the pelvic grip?
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What does Powlik's grip help determine during a physical examination of the fetus?
What does Powlik's grip help determine during a physical examination of the fetus?
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What fetal positions can the lateral grip potentially reveal?
What fetal positions can the lateral grip potentially reveal?
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Which statement about the pelvic grip is correct?
Which statement about the pelvic grip is correct?
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Study Notes
Stria-gravidarium
- Silver stretch marks appear from previous and recent pregnancies.
- Can be pink, silver, white or brown depending on skin tone.
Linea-nigra
- A normal dark line of pigmentation running longitudinally on the center of the abdomen to the pubis.
Pendulous abdomen
- Lax abdominal muscles in multiparous women may allow the uterus to sag forward.
Scars
- Indicate previous obstetric or abdominal surgery, wound, burn or itching.
Vaginal Examination
- Examination done per vagina to detect the status of the vagina and cervix.
- Assesses the progress of labor as the fetal presenting part descends through the birth canal.
Molding
- Overlapping/riding of the fetal skull bones at the suture.
Caput succedaneum
- Accumulation of fluids under fetal scalp.
Symphysis fundal height
- Determines the relationship between the fundus and gestational age.
Ferguson's Speculum
- Used to obtain a sterile or uncontaminated smear swab from high vagina (post.vaginal wall)
- Lubricated and passed along the posterior vaginal wall.
Sims's Speculum
- Used to expose the posterior vaginal wall and expose the cervix.
- One blade is larger than the other.
- Metal tube comes in different sizes.
Lateral Grip
- Used to localize the fetal back to determine fetal position (anterior, posterior or lateral).
- Used to diagnose Lie of the fetus (eg. longitudinal, transverse or oblique).
- Determines the part that occupies the fetal fundus (head or buttock).
Pelvic Grip
- To determine fetal presentation (cephalic or breech presentation).
Powlik's Grip
- To determine the occurrence of engagement of the presenting part.
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Test your knowledge on various obstetric terms and practices, including stretch marks, abdominal changes during pregnancy, and vaginal examinations. This quiz covers critical concepts related to pregnancy and childbirth anatomy and procedures.
