RNC MNN

#1 cause of maternal mortality in the U.S. correct answer: Cardiovascular disease (15.5%) Why is maternal mortality worsening correct answer: Women are older/fatter/poorer. Lack of PNC => increase in LBW, PTL, maternal death risks of obesity in pregnancy correct answer: LGA, stillbirth, GH, HTN, Diabetes, Thromboembolic disease, birth defects Maternal morbidity correct answer: Physical and psychological conditions that result from or are aggravated by pregnancy Rate of materna...

What are the hormones released during the Menstrual Cycle and where are they produced? correct answer: Anterior Pituitary: • FSH (Follicle stimulating) • LH (Luteinizing) Ovary: • Estrogen • Progesterone Fertilization correct answer: • Occurs in fallopian tube • 3-5 days for transport • Implantation spotting • Twinning occurs early Implantation correct answer: • With implantation the endometrial lining is now termed decidua • Chorionic Villi produce human ...

An adolescent is at risk for cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) secondary to A. Inadequate musculoskeletal development. B. Late onset of prenatal care C. Poor nutrition correct answer: A. Inadequate musculoskeletal development. A presumptive sign of pregnancy is: A. Amenorrhea B. Fetal movement C. Uterine enlargement correct answer: A. Amenorrhea Using basal body temperature method to determine ovulation includes: A. Measuring temperature after going to the bathroo...