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biome, parturition, and preterm birth As we begin to understand changes in the microbiome that occur during pregnancy, a natural question to ponder is the role of the microbiome in the regulation of the timing of parturition and notably preterm birth. While the dogma currently states that preterm birth is initiated by an ascending infection from the vaginal cavity to the placenta, recent studies have challenged this idea (Gonçalves et al., 2002; Madianos et al., 2013). In fact, the coloniz...

Keys to a healthy pregnancy 1) adequate vitamins and minerals 2) healthy body weight 3) controlling health conditions 4) avoid teratogens 2. Teratogens Compounds that can increase the risk of a birth defect. 3. Examples of teratogens: 1) Tobacco: miscarriage, stillbirth, LBW, preterm 2) Alcohol: fetal alcohol syndrome 3) Drugs: LBW, miscarriage, birth defects 4. 4 Key pregnancy stages: Fertilization, Blastogenic, Embryonic, Fetal 5. Blastogenic stage (Day 1 to 14): A period of ra...

NCLEX-PN EXAM - Fiscal Law Final Exam NEWEST ACTUAL TEST 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A 1. Which laboratory test would be the least effective in making the diagnosis of a myocardial infarction? A. AST B. Troponin C. CK-MB D. Myoglobin 2. The licensed practical nurse assigned to the post-partal unit is preparing to administer Rhogam to a postpartum client. Which woman is not a candidate for RhoGam? A. A gravida IV para 3 that is Rh neg...

LSU SVM THERIOGENOLOGY EXAMINATION QUESTION WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS Domperidone (dopamine antagonist) - Answer-What is the treatment for fescue toxicosis Day 300 - Answer-When should a horse be removed from fescue pastures during pregnancy Abortion, stillbirth, prolonged gestation, dystocia, thickened placenta (red bag), agalactia, mare mortality, weak foals, abnormal cyclicity, infertility - Answer-What are 10 clinical signs of fescue toxicosis Late gestation - Answer-During what p...

NUR 376 Final Exam Practice Questions with Verified Answers 10. Thirty seconds after birth a baby, who appears preterm, has exhibited no effort to breathe even after being stimulated. The heart rate is assessed at 50bpm. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first? a. Perform a gestational age assessment. b. Inflate the lungs with positive pressure. c. Provide external chest compressions. d. Assess the oxygen saturation level. b. Inflate the lungs with positive pres...

BSNC 5000 Maternity Exam Questions with Correct Answers Assessment for respiratory distress in newborn - Answer-watch feeds, assess for signs of distress, monitor O2 and provide supplemental PRN Assessment for thermal instability in newborn - Answer-monitor temp 30mins PP, manage stable temp (36.3-37.2) Assessment for hypoglycemia in newborn - Answer-monitor BG closely (24hrs), initiate early feeds, monitor suck-swallow reflex, give IV dextrose PRN Assessment for jaundice in newborn - ...

Nutrition Chapter 14 Exam Questions with Correct Answers Inadequate intake of which nutrient during the first few weeks of pregnancy is associated with spinal cord defects in the fetus? protein iron calcium folate - Answer-Folate The point which the ovum becomes fertilized by the sperm is implantation parturition conception gestation - Answer-conception The Zika Virus is an example of a genopathogen neonatal pathogen teratogen toxicogen - Answer-teratogen W...

Syphilis agent correct answers spirochete not seen in gram stain, only seen by dark field microscopy Other names for Syphilis correct answers "the great pox", "the great imitator", venereal leprosy, (insert any country name) disease syphilis transmission correct answers mostly sexual contact (10-30% transmission rate) penetrates skin surface through mucous membrane, wound, abrasion, or hair follicle syphilis incubation correct answers 3 weeks primary syphilis symptoms correct an...

Primary & Secondary syphilis cases in the U.S. have surged reaching a 20-year record high & cases of congenital syphilis have more than doubled in the past 4 years. All the following are true about syphilis EXCEPT: A. Neonatal symptoms of congenital syphilis include deformed bones, severe anemia, hepatosplenomegaly, neurological problems, meningitis, & skin rashes. B. Screening for syphilis requires use of a nontreponemal test (e.g. VDRL or RPR) or a treponemal test (e.g. EIA, FTA-ABS, TPPA, o...

What is the purpose of pre-conception care CORRECT ANSWER A preventative approach through which biomedical, behavioral, social, and psychological risk factors identified before pregnancy or early in pregnancy to optimize maternal and neonatal outcomes what is the difference between a urine dipstick and a blood test in regards to confirmation of pregnancy? CORRECT ANSWER 1. Urine test: Detect hCG in urine approximately two weeks after conception (generally 97-99% accurate) 2. Blood test: De...