Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

antepartum physiolog

antepartum-physiological changes of pregnancy ati u1c3

QuestionAnswer
presumptive signs of pregnancy changes experienced by the woman that make her think that she might be pregnant. Can be subjective symptoms or objective signs
probable signs of pregnancy changes observed by an examiner that makes them suspect woman is pregnant. changes are primarily related to physical changes of the uterus.
positive signs of pregnancy signs that can only be explained by pregnancy
mcdonald's method measure uterine fundal height in cm from symphysis pubis to the top of the uterine fundus (betwen 18-30 weeks gestation). Gestational age is estimated to be equal to fundal height.
renal changes during pregnancy filtration rate increases second to pregnancy hormones and inc in blood volume and metabolic demands. urinary frequency is common.
endocrine changes during pregnancy placenta becomes endocrine organ produces hCG, progesteron/estrogen, hPL and prostaglandins.
peak levels of hCG after implantation occur... 60-70 days of gestation
hCG levels decrease after reaching their peak levels until... 140 days of pregnancy, then gradually inc until term
higher levels of hCG can indicate what problems multifetal pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, hydatidiform mole (gestational trophoblastic disease) or a genetic abnormality such as down syndrome.
medication effect on pregnancy tests anticonvulsants, diuretics, tranquilizers can cause inaccurate results.
blood pressure change in second trimester 5 to 10 m Hg lower for both diastolic and systolic
at 20 weeks gestation blood pressure ... is back to prepregnancy baseline range
dark line of pigmentation from umbilicus extending to pubic area linea nigra
Created by: FSclafani
Popular Nursing sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards