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What is a positive sign of pregnancy that can be detected by an examiner?
What is a positive sign of pregnancy that can be detected by an examiner?
- Blood volume increase
- Endocrine system changes
- Visualization of fetus by ultrasound or x-ray (correct)
- Pulse rate increase
Which physiological change is associated with the reproductive system during pregnancy?
Which physiological change is associated with the reproductive system during pregnancy?
- Respiratory system changes
- Fetal heart tone detection (correct)
- Musculoskeletal system changes
- Cardiac output increase
During pregnancy, what change occurs in the cardiovascular system's blood pressure?
During pregnancy, what change occurs in the cardiovascular system's blood pressure?
- Remains unchanged
- Increases throughout the pregnancy
- Decreases for the first 22 weeks then returns to pre-pregnant levels (correct)
- Is not affected by pregnancy
Which physiological change is NOT associated with the reproductive system during pregnancy?
Which physiological change is NOT associated with the reproductive system during pregnancy?
What is one effect of pregnancy on the respiratory system?
What is one effect of pregnancy on the respiratory system?
What does increased estrogen during pregnancy cause?
What does increased estrogen during pregnancy cause?
Which sign is characterized by the softening of the cervix due to engorgement with blood?
Which sign is characterized by the softening of the cervix due to engorgement with blood?
What does the mucus plug (operculum) in the cervical canal help prevent?
What does the mucus plug (operculum) in the cervical canal help prevent?
Which organ becomes a temporary abdominal organ during pregnancy?
Which organ becomes a temporary abdominal organ during pregnancy?
What type of contractions are Braxton-Hicks contractions?
What type of contractions are Braxton-Hicks contractions?
What is the length increase of the uterus from non-pregnant state to term?
What is the length increase of the uterus from non-pregnant state to term?
Where is the fundic height located at 40 weeks of gestation?
Where is the fundic height located at 40 weeks of gestation?
During which week of gestation does the fundic height drop due to lightening?
During which week of gestation does the fundic height drop due to lightening?
How does blood volume change during pregnancy?
How does blood volume change during pregnancy?
What hormone prepares the breasts for lactation during pregnancy?
What hormone prepares the breasts for lactation during pregnancy?
What do Montgomery's tubercles secrete during pregnancy?
What do Montgomery's tubercles secrete during pregnancy?
How does blood pressure change during pregnancy?
How does blood pressure change during pregnancy?
