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NURS602 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE EXAM WITH THE BEST SOLUTIONSSigns Presumptive Signs: least obj. or subj. signs;can also be caused by
many other conditions
of preg. Presumptive signs include:
(presumptiv • Amenorrhea:
e, probable, o Highly suggestive of preg. in a healthy fem w/ regular &
(+)) predictable period. Difficult to determine in a fem w/
irregular periods or in those who do not keep track of their
menstrual cycles
• Nausea & vomiting:
o Common symptom (~50% of pregnancies) typically occurring
between 2- 16 wks. gest
• Breast engorgement & darkening of areolas:
o Occurs as early as 6-8 wks. gest
• Breast tenderness
• Fatigue
• Urinary Frequency
• Slight increase in body temperature:
o Rise in temp. coincides w/ luteal phase & is the result of
progesterone
• “Quickening”:
o Mother feels baby’s movements for 1st time; starts @ 16 wks.
Probable Signs: a high likelihood of preg. but there are still other
conditions that may cause the findings. Preg. tests are considered
probable because β-hCG also presents in molar pregnancies & ovarian
cancer
Probable signs include:
• Goodell’s sign:
o Cervical softening (around 4 wks.)
• Chadwick’s sign:
o Blueish coloration of the vagina & cervix (6-8 wks.)
• Enlarged uterus
• (+) urine or blood preg. test (β-hCG)
[+] Signs of Preg.: The most reliable & most obj. signs of (+) preg.
are those where the provider can confirm the presence of a fetus
(+) signs include:
o Palpation of the fetus by HCP
o US & visualization of the fetus
o Fetal Heart Tones auscultated by the HCP
Preg. & 12 wks. gestation:
fundal • the fundus is located @ the level of the symphysis pubis.
height 16 wks. gestation:
measureme • fundus rises to midway between symphysis pubis & the umbilicus
nt 20 wks. gestation:
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• the fundus is typically @ the same height as the umbilicus
Schuiling,
pg. 774 &
Wk. 1
Lecture
>20 wks. gestation: the fundus enlarges approx. 1cm/wk. As the time
for birth approaches, the fundal height drops slightly.
• This process, which is commonly called lightening, occurs for a
woman who is a primigravida around 38 weeks’ gestation but
may not occur for the woman who is a multigravida until she goes
into labor
25-35 wks. gestation: Measure the distance between the upper edge of
pubic symphysis & the top of the uterine fundus w/ a tape measure.
Fundal height in centimeters equals the number of gestational weeks (+/-
2cm). For example, a 28- wk. gestation fetus should have a fundal height
that measures between 26 & 30cm.
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Naegele’s rule The due date or expected date of confinement (EDC) can be
calculated using Naegele’s Rule
• Begin on the 1st day of the last menstrual period (LMP), subtract 3
mos., add 7 days, & then add 1 yr.
Example
LMP: February 14, 2015
Subtract 3 mos. (Great Scott x 3): November 14, 2014
Add 7 days (N-A-E-G-E-L-E): November 21, 2014
Add 1 bear (year): November 21, 2015
Hematological Nonpregnant Fem., Ages 19–65
changes o Hgb: 12–16 g/dL
during preg. o Hct: 37–47%
o RBC: 3.5–5.5/mm3
Schuiling, o WBC: 4.5–11/mm3
pg. 778 1 Trimester
st
TABLE 29-3 Lab o Hgb: 11.6–13.9 g/dL
Value Changes o Hct: 31–41%
in Preg.
o RBC: 3.4–5.2/mm3
o WBC: 4–13/mm3
2nd Trimester
o Hgb: 9.7–14.8 g/dL
o Hct: 30–39%
o RBC: 2.8–4.5/mm3
o WBC: 6–14/mm3
3rd Trimester
o Hgb: 9.5–15 g/dL
o Hct: 28–40%
o RBC: 2.7–4.4/mm3
o WBC: 6–17/mm3
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Indications & Combined Hormonal Contraceptives (COCs)
contraindicatio • Most COCs contain 10-35 mcg of ethinyl estradiol & 1 of several
ns for different progestins.
prescribing • Drospirenone has a mild K+-sparing diuretic effect; K+
combined levels checked
estrogen vs. during the 1st cycle in fem. using ACE inhibitors, chronic daily
progesterone- NSAIDs, angiotensin-II receptor antagonists, K+-sparing
only birth diuretics, heparin, or aldosterone antagonists.
control • Fem. w/ conditions that predispose them to hyperkalemia should
not use
drospirenone.
COC Disadvantages:
• Increase the risk of VTE.
• May BP in some through an in plasma angiotensin.
• HTN is a cofactor in the dev of CV disease
• development of benign hepatocellular adenomas, this SE is
very rare w/ low-dose pills.
• a slightly risk of develop breast cancer; in the incidence of cervical
cancer
• Mood changes, depression, anxiety, irritability
• Decreased libido & anorgasmia is unusual, but possible
• No protection against STDs or HIV
• N/V especially in the first few cycles
• Breast tenderness or pain; HA may increase
Estrogen Specific SEs include:
• nausea
• cervical ectopy & leukorrhea
• telangiectasis
NURS602 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE EXAM WITH THE BEST SOLUTIONS
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