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Lamaze Certification Questions with Correct AnswersHow to estimate due date Correct Answer-Subtract 3 mon from
Lmp and add 7 days
hCG Correct Answer-human chorionic gonadotropin. It's purpose is to
ensure the body produces enough estrogen and progesterone to sustain
pregnancy for the first 2-3 months until placenta matures enough to
produce the appropriate amount
Estrogens Correct Answer-Promotes growth of uterine muscles and
blood supply, encourages vaginal muscle development and encourages
ductal system/blood supply to breast. In late pregnancy will increase
uterus's sensitivity to oxytocin
Progesterone Correct Answer-Relaxes uterus during pregnancy, relaxes
blood vessels (healthy bp) and relaxes stomach muscles ( allows for
greater absorption and can lead to constipation)
Relaxin Correct Answer-From ovaries. Relaxes and softens ligaments,
cartilage, and cervix
Prostaglandins Correct Answer-Soften and ripen cervix; produced in the
amniotic membrane
How much extra protein do you need during pregnancy? Correct
Answer-20 extra grams for a total of 50-70g
,Oxytocin Correct Answer-Released by the pituitary glad; stimulates
uterine contractions to trigger labor and promotes labor progress;
responsible for urge to push
Developmental stages after conception and weeks associated with then
Correct Answer-Fertilized egg multiples until it becomes a blastocyst.
The blastocyst implants in the uterine lining at 5-9 post conception.
At two weeks, baby is an embryo and part of the placenta is developing
At 9 weeks, baby is a fetus
chorionic villi Correct Answer--microscopic fingerlike projections that
penetrate the endometrium
-develop into the placenta & support maternal-fetal gas exchange
intervillous space Correct Answer-the part of the placenta that surrounds
the chorionic villi and contains maternal blood
amnion Correct Answer-innermost layer of the fetal membrane
Placenta is completely formed by Correct Answer-Week 12
, Montgomery glands Correct Answer-glands surrounding nipple that
produce sebaceous secretions that protect nipple
chorion Correct Answer-Outermost layer of the two membranes
surrounding the embryo; it forms the fetal part of the placenta.
Quickening Correct Answer-the first movement of the fetus in the uterus
that can be felt by the mother
fundal height Correct Answer-Measurement of the size of the uterus
(should coincide with age of fetus)
Braxton Hicks contractions Correct Answer-intermittent painless uterine
contractions that occur with increasing frequency as the pregnancy
progresses
Linda nigra Correct Answer-Dark line between pubic bone and naval
Print calendar of pregnancy Correct Answer-
post maturity syndrome Correct Answer-a deterioration of conditions
necessary to support the well-being of the fetus (20% of babies show
this past 42 weeks)
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