14 Questions
What is the difference between gravidity and parity?
Gravidity refers to the number of pregnancies, while parity refers to the number of live births.
How is gestational age typically measured using fundal height?
+1 cm/week of gestational age
What is TPAL used for in prenatal assessment?
Detailing the history of previous pregnancies
At what stage does quickening typically occur in primiparas?
20 weeks
What is the most accurate dating method in early pregnancy?
Fetal crown-rump length at 20 weeks
How is gestational age determined using fetal heart tones?
Typically at 10 to 12 weeks
What does embryonic age refer to?
Number of weeks and days since fertilization
What does TPAL represent in prenatal assessment?
Number of term deliveries, preterm deliveries, abortuses, and living children
At what embryonic age is quickening typically appreciated for primiparas?
20 weeks
What is the significance of fetal crown-rump length (CRL) in dating pregnancies?
Helps determine gestational age accurately
What is the primary indicator to determine gestational age using fundal height?
Reaching the umbilicus
How is gestational age typically calculated using Doppler ultrasound?
By counting the number of fetal heart tones
In prenatal assessment, what does parity specifically refer to?
Number of pregnancies beyond 20 weeks gestational age
What does gravidity indicate in relation to pregnancy?
Total number of pregnancies
Learn about key terms and concepts related to pregnancy, including Gravidity, Parity, TPAL method, and embryonic and fetal development. Test your knowledge on the physiologic processes of pregnancy with this quiz!
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