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MVCTC Maternity sec 1

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What is Maternity Nursing Care?   Quality Nursing Care expirence for whole family for each patient .  
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The birthing setting where the room is a homelike room, but their postpartum room is in another room, both on Hospital grounds?   {LDR} Labor Delivery recovery Room  
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In collaborative Care who is athorized to deliver in a uncomplicated births of low risk women?   1. Certified Nurse Midwife 2.) Obstericians and Gynecologists  
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TIMELINES for specific patients diagnosis ?   Clinical Pathways  
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Government Health Influences   Title V Public Health Clinics for mom and newbornTitle XIX Medicaid ie: caresourceWIC food for Women Infant and Children  
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Birth Rate Statistics   # OF live Births per 1000 year  
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Infant Mortality Rate   # OF DEATHS < 1 year old/ 1000 live births  
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Neonatal mortality Rate   # of deaths <28days old/ 1000 live births  
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Family types   Nuclear-RegularBlended- 2+ familiesCommunal-several families live together  
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Legal Liability   Professional negligence to cause injury or death - to prevent remember to do both consent forms and documentation  
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Low Risk Pregnancies   Fetal HR, Activity, VS, urine activity, etc  
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High Risk Pregnancies   Kick Counts 10 kicks in 12 hours or 3 kicks in 1 hour  
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Allows passage of the baby by Stretching   Rugae  
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The muscular layer of the uterus that is functional unit in pregnancy and labor   Myometrium  
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Fallopian tube   1.)carries the ovum from the ovary to the uterus2.) Site for fertilization3.) passage way for sperm to get to the ovum  
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The ovaries secrete what?   Estrogen and Progesterone  
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Progesterone does what?   Prepares and maintains uterine lining for implantation of zygote/ ovum  
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The pelvis is divided into true and false pelvis by the imaginary line the?   Linea Terminalis  
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Ischial Spines   Represents the shortest diameter of the pelvic cavity(the width)  
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Diagonal Conjugate   distance between the symphysis pubis and the sacral promontory  
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Pelvic type: Gynecoid   normal round female pelvis  
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Ovulation occurs   14 days before the beginning of the next cycle  
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Ovum is fertile for   approx 24 hours  
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Sperm can survive up to?   5 days  
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Uterine layer involved in implanation?   Endometrium  
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A decrese in estrogen and progesterone during menstrual cycle is responsible for   Shedding of the endometrium  
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Ovarian follicles matures under influence of   Anterior pituitary horomones FSH and LH  
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What helps maintain the pregnancy:?   Progesterone  
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The milk secreting cells?   acini cells in the alveoli  
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Montgomery's tubercles   small raised areas around the areola they are sebaceous glands.  
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When newborn sucks at breast what horomone releases to stimulate milk Production to fill boobs?   Prolactin (Ant. pituitary)  
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The ejection of milk into the ducts for release through the nipples "the let down"   Oxytocin(contractile)posterior pituitary  
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The Scrotum suspends outside the body for   Allow for cooling that is necessary for Spermatogenesis (FSH helps production) (sperm production)  
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Testosterone functions   1.) Secondary sex characteristics 2.) formation of sperm 3.) Bones and muscle-thicker and longer 4.) Larynx-enlarged: lower voice 5.)Enhancing production of RBC's  
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Mitosis   Contain the same number of chromosomes as parent - 46 chromosomes- 46 chromosomes  
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Meiosis ( Reproductive cells)   Contain half the number of chromosomes as parent- 46 chromosomes- 23 chromosomes  
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The sex of the baby is xx or xy What is XY and XX?   X Of sperm and X of ovum= female Y of sperms and X of ovum= male  
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In fetal development what weeks is it considered a Fetus?   9th week of gestation  
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Chorion   the thick outermost layer  
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Amnion   Inner layer- prtects the eymbro  
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Amniotic Fluid an excess that greater than 2 L   Hydramnios- Polyhydramnios  
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Amniotic Fluid less than 30cc   Oligohydramnios  
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Function of the Amniotic Fluid   1.) Free movement 2.) Cushion  
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Progesterone   Reduces uterine contractions to prevent spontaneous abortion  
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Estrogen   Stimulates uterine growth  
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hCG   Detects in a home pregnancy test within 7-9 days after fertilization  
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Human Placental Horomone   Increases resistance to insulin causing more protein, glucose and minerals to be available for baby  
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The Duncan's Placenta   Maternal Side, Rough, have to watch for hemmorrhage on this side  
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The Schultze's Placenta   Fetal Side, Smooth, you want this side first.  
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2 arteries   there are 2 arteries so 2 to carry away so they are deoxygented blood and waste away from baby to placenta 2 dirty so away from baby.  
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1 vein   1 vein that is oxygenated  
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Ductus Venosus V= vein   (bypass liver) extra help= your have one liver and one vein [connects vein with the inferior vena cava]  
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Foramen Ovale   (Bypass lungs) {extra help}= you have 2 arteries and 2 lung [opening between the R and L atria of the heart bypass' lungs]  
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Ductus Arteriosus   (bypass lung) {extra help} = you have 2 arteries and 2 lungs [Connects the pulomary artery and aorta]  
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Purpose of the Foramen Ovale   to reduce blood flow to the lungs  
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Monozygotic   Identical twins{have to be same sex} splitting of 1 sperm and 1 egg  
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Dizygotic   Faternal Twins { 2 ova and 2 sperm}  
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Gravida   any pregnancy, regardless of duration, includes the present one,  
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Nulligravida   nulli= never, so never been prego  
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multigravida   have been pregnant before  
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primagravida   prima = 1, so first time she's been pregnant  
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para   a woman who has given birth to one or more children who reached 20 weeks dead or alive,para= parent  
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nullipara   women who has not given bith to a baby who's reached 20 weeks,so nulli= never and para=parent  
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Preterm and Post term   Preterm pregnancy that ends at 20 weeks and before 38 weeksPostterm- a pregnancy that goes beyond 42 weeks  
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EDD, EDB, EDC   ALL same thing- EDD estimated date of deliveryEDB estiamted date of birthEDC estimated date of confinement  
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Gestational Age   number of completed weeks of fetal development calculated from the first day of the LMP  
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Fertilization Age   number of completed weeks of fetal develpment calculated from the date of conception approx. 2 weeks shorter than gestational age  
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Nagele's Rule   1st day of your LNMP + 7 days - 3 months examples LNMP=july 10th2006+ 7days= july17-3 months = april 17, 2007 watch your year!  
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S/S OF Presumptive Pregnancy= may suggest pregnancy   1.)Amenorrhea 2.) N with or without V 3.) Urinary Urgency 4.)Breast changes 5.)Quickening 6.)Fatigue and Drowsiness  
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s/s of Probable pregnancy= strong indicate pregnancy   1.) uterine enlargement 2.)pigment changes{linea nigra-abd} areola on breast 3.) + PREGO TEST 4.) Hegar's sign= sofetning of Uterus 5.) Goodell's sign= softening of the Cervic 6.) Chadwick's sign= bluish Discoloration 8.) Braxton Hicks Contactions  
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s/s of Positive pregnancy=confirm pregnancy   Fetal Heartbeat. Ultrasound. active fetal movement palpated by examiner  
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Relaxin   Symphysis pubis more moveable: cervix to soften  
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Cardiovascular system   -Increase Cardiac Output-BP does NOT increase-Increase WBC -Increase HEART rateIncrease clotting factors -Increase maternal blood  
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Due to pressure of enlarged uterus causing decrease venous return what is cause by this ?   Varicosities and Hemorrhoids  
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Supine Hypotension syndrome   due to compression on IVC when lying supine as pregnancy advances  
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Treatment and Signs and Symptoms of Supine Hypotension   S/S dizziness, lightheaded, nausea, pallor, diaporesis , syncope tx= position on left side  
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Increased Relaxin and Progesterone causes?   constipation  
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Chloasma   "mask of pregnancy" pigmentation changes on face  
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Preconception what vitamin do you need?   Folic acid 0.4 mg  
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carries blood with lowest level of 02   umbilical artery(deoxygenated)  
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what horomone helps maturation of ovarian follicle?   FSH  
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Takes oxygenated blood to the fetal liver and diverts most blood to interior vena cava   Ductus Venous  
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Connects pulmonary artery with aorta   Ductus Arteriosus  
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When is Amnicentesis performed   Done at 16-18 week gestation worry about infection, pregnancy loss an needle injury to fetus  
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What occurs with the Alpha Fetoprotein?   Increase=neural tube- spinal bifidadecrease+chromosomal- Down's  
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nonstress test looks for?   adequate oxygenation/ placenta function  
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normal weight gain   25-35 pounds  
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when Pregnant how many extra calories?   300/day  
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during lactation how many extra calories   500/day---- thats with the 300 already included  
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Slow paced breathing   early stages breathing at half the usual rate  
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Modified Paced Breathing   2 times normal amount danger for hyperventilation breaths are rapid and shallow  
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Bleeding EARLY in pregnancy   Abortion  
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s/s of spontaneous abortion   Bleeding and cramping  
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Threatened Abortion   -slight to moderate bleeding with or without cramps- Cervix closed- NO tissue passed  
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Inevitable Abortion   Moderate to severe bleeding with modoerate cramps- open cervis- no tissue passed  
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Incomplete abortion   Severe cramps with severe bleeding-cervix open - passage of tissue/part of tissue  
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Complete bleeding   cervix bleeding - cervix closed- loss of placenta  
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Missed abortion   No cramps, cervix closed, brownish discharge, retention of tissue  
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Etopic pregnancy   abnormal implantation of fertilzed ovum outside uterus can lead to hemorrhage or shock  
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Sign and Sympoms of etopic pregnancy   1.) sudden stabbing abd pain 2.) shoulder pain  
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Treatment of Etopic Pregnancy   Methhotrexate (Folex)- chemo agent used to inhibit cell reproduction, inhibits cell division  
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Hydatidiform mole   takes on apperance of grapelike clusters and fluid filled  
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Hydatidiform mole complete and partial   Complete is all genetic material is paternal no embryopartial is fetus is abnormal: usually aborts  
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s/s of hydatidiform   rapid uterine growth, vaginal bleeding, n/v and high hCG levels  
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Bleeding LATE in pregnancy= Placenta Previa   causes PAINLESS vaginal bleeding after 24 weeks- abnormal implantation of placenta  
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Abruptio Placenta   Premature seperation of placenta from uterine wall PAIN with bleeding  
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RhoGam   give at 28 weeks and then 72 hours after delivery  
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Gestational Hypertension   one of the leading cause of maernal death and perinatal death  
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Preeclampsia   renal involvement leading to protinuria  
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Eclampsia   CNS involvement leading to seizures, chronic HTN AND HELLP  
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Gestational Hypertension Assessment   BP, URINE- protein,edema, weight gain,blood work and fetal well being  
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Gestational Hypertension treatment   Mag Sulfate to prevent seizures if resp rate is < 12 you give calcium gluconate to counteract  
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Pulmonary Embolism   one of the leading cause of maternal death  
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What risk factors can cause a Pulmonary Embolism   Venous Statis, vessel wall injury, use of oral contraceptives, >30 years old, obesity  
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Maternal pushing does what   Taxis the heart and isn't good for a cardiac week patient  
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Anemia s/s   tire easy, suseceptible to infection, increase risk of pregnancy complications  
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Iron deficiency anemia dietary management   Iron supplement/ Vit CGive MEATS AND DARK GREEN LEAFY VEGGIES  
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia   increse intake of folic acid to decrease risk of neural tube defects  
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum (early pregnancy)   fetus at risk for Inner uterine growth restriction which will cause a smaller than expected birth weight  
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum diet   Low fat, avoid dairy, small frequent meals EAT CRACKERS BEFORE YOU GET UP IN THE MORNING  
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When is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus checked?   Checked at 24 to 28 weeks gestation  
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S/S of gestational Diabetes   excessive thirst, hunger urination and weakness  
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What was the puropse of the Title V amendment of the Public Health Service Act   establish infant- maternity care centers in public clinics  
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Documentation of assessment made during a home care visit reduces?   reduces legal liability for the nurse and increases the quality of patient care  
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A common therapy performed at home for high risk newborns   Phototherapy  
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What are functions of the uterus?   menstruation, pregnancy, labor and birth  
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Where does fertilization normally occur?   the fallopian tubes  
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Which position best facilitates placental circulation   side lying  
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Where is Testosterone releses?   Testes  
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Where is estrogen releases   The ovary and the placenta  
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Progetsterone is released in the   Overy and corpus luteum and Placenta  
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Which horomones are released in the Ant. Pituitary   LH, FSH, and Prolactin  
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Which horomone is released by the posterior pit   Oxytocin  
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(NCLEX) A pregnant client asks the nurse about the horomone that causes milk production. The nurse tells the client that the primary hormone that stimulates the secretion of milk is?   Prolactin  
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(NCLEX) The LPN tells the adolescents that the normal duration of the menstrual cycle is about?   28 days  
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(NCLEX) A maternity nursing instructor asks a nursing student to identify the horomones that are produced by the overies?   Estrogen and Progesterone  
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(NCLEX)The nursing instructor ask the student about the Function of Progesterone. Which would be a correct understanding on the function of progesterone?   It maintains the uterine lining for implantation and relaxes all smooth muscle including the uterus  
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(NCLEX) Teaching to a preganant woman the physiological effects and horomone changes that occur in pregnancy. What about the purpose of estrogen?   It stimulates uterine development to provide an environment for the fetus and stimulates the breasts for lactation.  
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(NCLEX) A client asks the nurse about the purpose of the placenta. The nurse plans to respond to the client, knowing that the placenta;   Provides an exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and fetus  
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(NCLEX) The structure of the ductus Venosus   Connects the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava  
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(NCLEX) A nurse is collecting data during an admission assessment on a client who is pregnant with twins. The client also has a 5 year old child. The nurse would document which gravida and para status on this client?   Gravida II, Para I  
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(nclex) The physician has just documented the presence of Goodell's sign. The nurse determines that his sign is indicative of:   A softening of the cervix  
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(nclex) A nursing instructor ask the nursing student to describe the process of quickening. What determines a understanding of this term?   It is the fetal movement that is felt by the mother  
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(NCLEX) The nurse determine that the patient is having Braxton Hicks contrations. What nursing action is appropriate?   Intruct the client that these are common and may occur through out the pregnancy.  
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(NCLEX) A nurse is providing instructions to a pregnant client with genital herpes about the measures that need to be implemented to protect the fetus. The nurse tells the client that:   A cesarean section will be necessary if vaginal lesions are present at the time of labor  
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