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An amniocentesis must be done with a full ________ early in pregnancy.

bladder

C-section delivery increases the risk for ________.

DVT

Placenta previa is characterized by painless, bright red ________ bleeding.

vaginal

Folic acid is essential before and throughout ________.

<p>pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Magnesium sulfate is used in the management of ________.

<p>preeclampsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

A nonreactive nonstress test result indicates that further ________ is needed.

<p>testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

A negative stress test result indicates that the fetal heart rate does not ________ during contractions.

<p>slow</p> Signup and view all the answers

The biophysical profile assesses five areas, including the fetus's body movement and ________ movement.

<p>breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

The amniotic fluid is alkaline, causing nitrazine paper to turn ________.

<p>blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

NSAIDs should be avoided in the third trimester due to the risk of premature closure of the ________ in the fetus.

<p>ductus arteriosus</p> Signup and view all the answers

A woman who has never been pregnant is referred to as a ______.

<p>Nulligravida</p> Signup and view all the answers

A woman who is pregnant for the first time is known as a ______.

<p>Primigravida</p> Signup and view all the answers

The term for the number of pregnancies a woman has had is ______.

<p>Gravidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

A woman who has had at least two pregnancies is known as a ______.

<p>Multigravida</p> Signup and view all the answers

A woman who has not had any births greater than 20 weeks gestation is a ______.

<p>Nullipara</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first day of the last menstrual period is used in the ______ rule for estimating date of birth.

<p>Nagele</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fundal height is measured to determine the ______ of the fetus.

<p>gestational age</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fetal heart rate can typically be detected via Doppler at ______ weeks gestation.

<p>10-12</p> Signup and view all the answers

For low-risk pregnant women, visits are recommended every 4 weeks until ______ weeks.

<p>28</p> Signup and view all the answers

Some states require screening for neural tube defects using maternal ______ levels.

<p>alpha-fetoprotein</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Gestation

Time from fertilization to delivery

Nulligravida

Woman who's never been pregnant

Gravidity

Number of pregnancies

Primigravida

A woman pregnant for the first time.

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Parity

Number of births after 20 weeks gestation

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GTPAL

System to track pregnancies, births, and abortions

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Nagele's Rule

Method to estimate due date from last menstrual period

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Fundal height

Measurement of uterus to estimate fetal development

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Fetal heart rate

Heart rate of the developing fetus

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Prenatal visits(low risk)

Frequency of doctor visits during pregnancy (low risk)

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Amniocentesis timing

Early pregnancy requires a full bladder; Late pregnancy requires an empty bladder.

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Epidural Hydration

Hydration is important before epidural administration.

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C-section risk

C-sections increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

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Placenta abruption symptoms

Rigid abdomen, dark red vaginal bleeding, and severe pain are signs of placenta abruption.

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Placenta previa bleeding

Painless, bright red bleeding; the abdomen is soft.

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Amniotic fluid alkalinity

Amniotic fluid is alkaline, turning nitrazine paper blue, unlike acidic urine or vaginal discharge (pink).

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Meconium-stained fluid

Yellow amniotic fluid with particles indicates possible meconium staining.

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Folic acid benefits

Folic acid is essential before and during pregnancy for anemia prevention.

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NSAID use in pregnancy

NSAIDS should be avoided in the third trimester due to potential premature ductus arteriosus closure.

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Nonstress test (reactive)

A reactive nonstress test demonstrates increased fetal heart rate with fetal movement, indicating adequate oxygen and blood flow.

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