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NURS 444 OB Test #2 Practice Questions and Answers How does estrogen affect the breasts? - Ans:-breasts: increase in ductal tissue for breast feeding How does estrogen affect the Vascularity of mucous membranes? - Ans:--Increases the vascularity mucous membranes -may lead to edema/stuffiness/c...

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NURS 444 OB Test #2 Practice Questions
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How does estrogen affect the breasts? - Ans:✔✔-breasts: increase in ductal tissue for breast feeding


How does estrogen affect the Vascularity of mucous membranes? - Ans:✔✔--Increases the vascularity

mucous membranes


-may lead to edema/stuffiness/congestion of the mom


How does estrogen affect the skin? - Ans:✔✔--changes the melanin in the skin & causes linea nigra


How does estrogen affect the uterus? - Ans:✔✔-stimulates uterine growth/increases blood supply to

uterine vessels


How does increased progesterone affect the respiratory system? - Ans:✔✔--Decreases airway resistance

by relaxing smooth muscle in respiratory tract


-Increases the sensitivity to CO2 l/t increased ventilations


[SATA] Progesterone leads to what changes in the respiratory system?


A. Hyperventilation

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B. Hypoventilation


C. Dyspnea


D. SOB - Ans:✔✔-A/C/D


How does progesterone affect the uterus? - Ans:✔✔--suppresses contractions


-prevents tissue rejection of fetus


How does progesterone affect the breasts? - Ans:✔✔--promotes the growth of the lobes/lobules/alveoli


-increases vascularity


-nipples become darker/more erect


Progesterone is produced first by the _____ _____ and then by the fully developed _______. - Ans:✔✔-

Corpus luteum; placenta


What are some major effects of progesterone? - Ans:✔✔--suppresses FSH/LH


-Decreases uterus contractions


-stimulates breast development for lactation


-antagonist to insulin


-sodium retention

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What are the causes of labor? - Ans:✔✔--Progesterone levels fall (leads to decreased muscle relaxation)


-Increase release of prostaglandins (via fetal membranes)


-Increased secretion of natural oxytocin & # of oxytocin receptors in uterus


-Cortisol secreted by fetal adrenal glands (uterine stimulant)


-Increased stretching/pressure of uterus & cervix


what does GTPAL stand for? - Ans:✔✔-•G = total number of times pregnant


•T = number of term infants born (38 or greater)


•P = number of preterm infants born (between 20-37 weeks)


•A = number of abortions (before 20 weeks)


•L = number of children currently living (twins/triplets count indvidually)


GTPA= alive or stillborn


What is oligohydraminos? - Ans:✔✔-low amniotic fluid; <5cm


What is polyhydraminos? - Ans:✔✔-excess amniotic fluid; >24 cm


What is Naegele's rule? - Ans:✔✔-Add 7 days to the first day of the LMP and subtract 3 months to

estimate a woman's EDD

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What are presumptive signs of pregnancy? - Ans:✔✔-•Amenorrhea, nausea, fatigue, increased urinary

freq, breast changes


What are probable signs of pregnancy? - Ans:✔✔-•Abd growth, Braxton Hicks contractions, palpation

fetal outline, Goodell's, Hegar's, pregnancy test


What are positive signs of pregnancy? - Ans:✔✔-•Fetal heart sounds, fetal movement by examiner,

ultrasound image


What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum? - Ans:✔✔--Uncontrolled and persistent vomiting


-begins before 20 weeks


What is the cause of hyperemesis gravidarum? - Ans:✔✔-unknown


Who is more at risk for hyperemesis gravidarum? - Ans:✔✔--white primips & multifetal pregnancies


What are complications of hyperemesis gravidarum to the mother? - Ans:✔✔-•Lose 5% of BW


•Dehydration


•Electrolyte imbalances


•Vitamin K deficiency (no flora in GI tract to synthesize vitamin K)


How would you treat hyperemesis gravidarum? - Ans:✔✔-•Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)


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