NM 702

NM702 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED What are the three processes that comprise implantation? - (1) Loss of the zona pellucida ("hatching" of the blastocyst) 5 days after fertilization, followed by rapid proliferation of the trophectoderm to form the trophoblast cell mass; (2) Adherence of the blastocyst to the endometrial surface, which leads to the decidual reaction; (3) Erosion of the epithelium of the endometrial surface, with burrowing of the blast...

NM702 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED pregnant women are prone to gingivitis b/c the swelling in their gums. the hormone that causes this is estrogen during pregnancy, GI motility is decreased during pregnancy the maternal Hct decreases the fall in BP seen in supine hypotensive syndrome is a direct result of decreased CO A woman at 26 weeks is experiencing heartburn. She has never had it prior to this pregnancy and is asking why this is occuring now. How wi...

NM 702 EXAM 5 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED What is the source of bleeding usually during pregnancy? Maternal Can bleeding during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy be normal? Yes What 3 things are essential to check for early pregnancy vaginal bleeding? (1) timing (2) amount of vaginal bleeding (3) visualization of the cervix What are the primary pathological reasons for early bleeding in pregnancy? (1) spontaneous pregnancy loss (2) ectopic pregnancy What are s...

NM702 MOD 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED What are the 2 major functions of the ovaries? 1. gametogenesis 2. steroid hormone production How long does a oocyte live after ovulation It lives for ~1 day What is the main function of the corpus luteum in early pregnancy? Produces progesterone to support the pregnancy until the placenta can take over between weeks 6 and 10 Progesterone is the _____________________ pregnant hormone; Estrogen is the _______________...

NM702 MODULE 3: PLACENTATION EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED When does blood flow into the intervillous space begin? Why does this not begin immediately? The highly oxygenated maternal blood does not fill the IVS until fetal vessels are established in the villi and mechanisms to protect the fetus against oxidative stress are established. This begins at 8 to 9 weeks and increases after 10 to 12 weeks. How does the oxygen concentration in the intervillous sp...

NM702 EXAM 4* QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED A cbc is routinely obtained at what point(s) in pregnancy first prenatal and 28 weeks women are most likely to be found anemic in the late second/early third trimester because this is the point of maximum maternal hemodilution The lab test that measures the avg size of red blood cells is MCV (mean corpuscular volume) the term "physiologic anemia" describes the greater rise in plasma volume as compared to rbc An...

NM702 SECOND TRIMESTER EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED SOLUTIONS How would you determine an EDB and current gestational age for a patient who presents for initial prenatal care in the second trimester? Use the same history-taking approach used in the first trimester What if the person was sure of their LMP? • Negeles rule for sure LMP. determine whether LMP or ultrasound dating is the right choice What if they had no idea about LMP? • If they are unsure about the LMP,...

NM 702 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ What in the blood increases during pregnancy? (1) WBCs (2) RBCs (3) blood (4) plasma volume How much does blood volume increase during pregnancy? 30-45% What stimulates erythropoiesis in pregnancy? (1) hPL (2) progesterone (3) prolactin How much do WBCs increase during pregnancy? 8% How much does hct decrease during pregnancy? 3-5% How much does hgb decrease during pregnancy? 2-10% What happens to plas...

NM702 MOD 7 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE What values are included in a CBC? RBC: -Hgb -Hct -MCH -MCHC -MCV Platelet WBC Differential and stained blood smears When should a CBC be ordered? !st prenatal visit and again at 28 weeks Why do we order a CBC at 28 weeks? This is the time when hemodilution is at its max, thus the pg person is more likely to be anemic What is MCH and its significance? Mean corpuscular hemoglobin Avera...

NM 702 - 2ND TRIMESTER EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE ways to corroborate EDB - onset of pregnancy symptoms - date of any positive home pregnancy tests - date of quickening - fundal height fetal structures used for dating in second trimester ultrasounds? - BPD (biparietal diameter) - HC (head circumference) - AC (abdominal circumference) - FL 9Femur length) what to assess for in pts experiencing significant n/v in second trimester ketones ...