BSMCON NUR 2102 - Pregnancy Assessment 2023|21 Questions with solved Answers| Distinction.

BSMCON NUR 2102 - Pregnancy Assessment
2023|21 Questions with solved Answers|
Distinction.

Integumentary system
Respiratory system
CV system
GI system
Urinary system
Musculoskeletal system
Reproductive system/breasts - - Changes associated with pregnancy


-subjective - make mom presume
-morning sickness
-fatigue
-amenorrhea
-breast changes
-urinary frequency
-quickening (later in pregnancy) - - Presumptive signs


-objective - make examiner think
-positive home pregnancy test
-uterine changes (enlargement, Hegar's sign)
-cervical changes (Goodell's signs, Braxton-Hicks)
-Chadwick's sign
-outlining of fetal body - - Probable signs


-objective - definitive, unmistakable signs of pregnancy
There are only THREE positive signs of pregnancy
-fetal heart rate (doppler or stethoscope)

, -fetal outline (ultrasound)
-fetal movement - - Positive signs


-vena caval syndrome - -


-Urine tests (urine)
-test for hcg


Blood tests (serum)
-test for hcg


Qualitative versus Quantitative?


Auscultation of fetal heartbeat (When?)
-usually after 8 weeks


Visualization (US-vag./abd.) - - Diagnosis of Pregnancy


-gravida
parity
abortions - - traditional approach


-GTPAL
G- # of pregnancies
T- # of pregnancies delivered >37 weeks
P - # of pregnancies delivered 20-37 weeks
A - # of pregnancies ending <20 weeks
L - # of living children - - detailed approach


-38-42 weeks - - how long does gestation last?


-1 - weeks 1-13