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Chamberlain Nr327 MaternalExam 1 Review with
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2025
Estrogen - answer Uterine and breast enlargement
causes increases vascularity of mucous membranes of URT
Progesterone - answer Keeps Uterus and Blood vessels relaxed
(inhibits uterine contract-ability & lactation during pregnancy)
hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) - answer This stimulates the
corpus luteum to produce estrogen & progesterone until the
placenta takes over
hPL (human placental lactogen) - answer released by umbilical
cord, makes lactaid hormones also decreases insulin sensitivity in
the mother i.e. making more glucose available for the fetus
Relaxin - answer a hormone secreted by the placenta that causes
the cervix to dilate by relaxing joints of pelvis and prepares the
uterus for the action of oxytocin during labor.
Inhibits uterine contractions to prevent premature birth
,Colostrum - answer a specialized form of milk that delivers
essential nutrients and antibodies in a form that the newborn can
digest
- high in carbs, protein and antibodies.
Nagele's Rule - answer 1st day of last period + 7 days - 3 months
fundal height 12-13 weeks: - answer rises out of the symphysis;
not palpable until 12 weeks
fundal height 20 weeks: - answer at umbilicus
fundal height 24 weeks: - answer 1-2 fingers above umbilicus
fundal height 28 weeks: - answer Half way point between umbilicus
and Xiphoid process
fundal height 32-40 weeks: - answer arriving at xiphoid process
Betamethasone - answer A glucocorticoid that is administered IM
in two injections prior to preterm labor (24-34 weeks gestation)
1st shot 48 hours before labor
2nd shot 24 hours before labor
Enhance Fetal Lung Maturity and Surfactant Productions
, Which medication is enhances Fetal Lung Maturity and Surfactant
production? - answer Betamethasone
Nursing Considerations for Betamethasone - - answer Monitor the
client and neonate for pulmonary edema by assessing lung sounds,
hyperglycemia and monitor neonate for changes in HR.
placenta previa - answer implantation of the placenta over the
cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus
Hegar's sign - answer A probable sign of pregnancy that involves
softening of the lower uterine segment found upon palpation in the
second or third month of pregnancy
noted 6th-8th
Chawick's sign - answer A probable sign of pregnancy that involves
a deepened violet-bluish color of cervix and vaginal mucosa b/c
increased vascularity
noted at 6th week
Goodell's sign - answer A probable sign of pregnancy occurring
during the second month of pregnancy that involves a softening of
the cervix.
present at 6 weeks
HU GC CV - answer Hegar's = uterus
Goodell's = Cervix
Chadwick's = Violet Color (Cervix and vaginal mucosa)
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