Question | Answer |
nullipara | never given birth |
primapara | pregnant for first time |
multipara | woman had 2 or more pregnancies |
how much weight is normally gained in the first trimester | about 3 lbs |
when does the most rapid period of prenatal development occur? | period of embryo |
which germ layer is the CNS developed in? | ectoderm |
the muscles and skeleton are developed in which germ layer? | mesoderm |
what is developed in the endoderm? | organs; digestive; respiratory |
aversive reflexive movement is seen at what week? | 8 |
by the end of the 12th week, what is the weight and how long is the fetus generally? | 6-7 cm; 20 gms |
the heat begins beating when? | the end of the 12th week |
the mother starts to "show" when | 2nd trimester |
fetal movement is typically felt by the mother when? | 17-20 wks |
how much will the fetus grow in the last trimester? | 5 lbs; 7 inches |
at birth the brain is ___% the weight and ___% the size of an adult | 25; 70 |
The NS is highly susceptible to damage in which trimester? | 3rd |
effacement | shortening or thinning of the cervix from 2 inches to paper then |
Stage 1 of Labor: | cervical dilation, middle, transition |
Stage 2 of Labor: | fetal descent and expulsion |
Stage 3 of labor: | expulsion of placenta |
Concerning the CV response to pregnancy the blood volume ______ | increases 35-50% (1.5-2L) |
How much does the resting HR increase with pregnancy? | 10-20 bpm |
Cardiac output at rest increases how much during pregnancy? | 30-60% |
The hemodynamic response persists how long post delivery? | 4-6 weeks |
plasma increase > RBC = | physiologic anemia |
supine hypotensive syndrome is due to what | increased pressure in the inferior vena cava |
O2 consumption is increased how much in pregancy? | 15-20% |
max exercise capacity declines how much during 2nd/3rd trimester? | 20-25% |
how many extra calories/day are needed in pregnancy | 300 |
core temperature should not increase over ____ during pregnancy | 28 C 101.4F |
COG is shifted where in pregnancy? | upward and forward |
posture changes in pregnancy | increased lumbar and cervical lordosis, rounded shoulders, knees hyperextended, increased BOS, strained foot arches |
what percent of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes? | 25% |
preeclampsia | develops HTN and protein in urine after 20th week |
ectopic pregnancy | occurs outside the womb; severe lower ab pain |
abruptio placentae- | premature separation of placenta; severe lower ab pain |
fetal distress or demise is characterized by | decreased fetal movement |
placenta previa | placenta grows in lowest part of womb and covers all or part of opening to cervix |
what PRE is recommended for pregnant women | 12-14 |
Berg 13=
Berg 11=
Berg 15 | moderately hard
fairly light
hard |
light exercise=
moderate=
heavy= | 40-50%
51-65%
66-80% |
overuse of lumbopelvic belts may lead to | weakened muscles |
what percent of US pregnancies are consider HR | 25% |
common impairments of women on bed rest: | joint stiffness, muscle atrophy, vascular complications, edema, constipation, postural changes, boredom, emotional stress/anxiety |