Ob Unit 2 Test Prep

Front 1

Decidua vera

Back 1

External layer and it has no contact with the fetus

Front 2

Decidua

Back 2

After implantation, the endometrium lining of the uterus

Front 3

Decidua basalis

Back 3

The uterine lining beneath the site of implantation

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Decidua capsularis

Back 4

endometrial tissue that covers the embryo

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Chadwick's Sign

Back 5

One of the earliest signs of pregnancy is the discoloration, or bluish purple hue, that appears on the cervix, vagina, and vulva.

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Goodell sign

Back 6

Stimulation from the hormones estrogen progesterone produces cervical softening.

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Operculum

Back 7

Cervical mucus fills the endocervical canal and forms a mucus plug, which helps to keep harmful agents out of the uterus.

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Leukorrhea

Back 8

An increased whitish vaginal discharge, results from hyperplasia of the vaginal mucosa and increased mucus production from the endocervical glands.

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Montgomery tubercles

Back 9

The sebaceous glands on and around the areola enlarge and provide lubrication for the nipple tissue.

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Striae gravidarum

Back 10

Stretch marks may develop as the breast tissue stretches.

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Colostrum

Back 11

A creamy whitish-yellow liquid that may leak from the nipples as early as the 16th week of gestation. Converted to mature milk during the first few days after birth.

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Linea nigra

Back 12

The linea alba, a light line that extends from the umbilicus to the mons pubis darkens.

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Chloasma

Back 13

"Mask of pregnancy" - This dark, blotchy brownish pigmentation change occurs around the hairline, brow, nose and cheeks and often gives the appearance of "raccoon eyes."

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Angiomas

Back 14

Angiomas, also called "vascular spiders," are tiny, bluish, end-arterioles that occur on the neck, thorax, face, and arms.

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Palmar erythema

Back 15

A condition characterized by color changes over the palmar surfaces of the hands.

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Acne Vulgaris

Back 16

A condition seen predominantly in the fist trimester. Hyperactivity of the sweat and sebaceous glands may cause some women to experience excessive perspiration, night sweats, and skin changes that can range from extreme dryness to extreme oiliness.

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

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A condition that usually develops during the third trimester. It is manifested by pain and paresthesia (a burning, tingling, or numb sensation) in the hand that radiates to the elbow.

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Syncope

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Passing out is usually attributed to orthostatic hypotension and/orinferior vena cava compression by the gravid uterus.

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Blood volume

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Increases in maternal blood volume begins during the first trimester and peaks at term. The increase approaches 40% to 45% and is due primarily to an increase in plasma and erythrocyte volume.

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Supine hypotension syndrome or vena caval syndrome

Back 20

The pregnant woman may experience faintness related to bradycardia if she lies on her back. The pressure from the enlarged uterus exerted on the vena cava decreases the amount of venous return from the lower extremities and causes a marked decrease in blood pressure, with accompanying dizziness, diaphoresis, and pallor.

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Epulis gravidarum

Back 21

Red raised nodules appear at the gum line. These growths bleed easily, and usually regress within 2 months after child birth.

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Ptyalism

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Excessive saliva production often with a bitter taste may occur

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Pyrosis

Back 23

The effect of progesterone on smooth muscle causes relaxation of the esophagus. The movement of food is slowed and the gastroesophageal, or cardiac sphincter weakens. This alteration prevents efficient closure when the stomach is emptying and allows the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus, producing heartburn.

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Pruritis gravidarum

Back 24

Stasis of bile in the liver occasionally occurs late in pregnancy and can cause severe itching.

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Prolactin

Back 25

Produced by the anterior pituitary gland, is responsible for initial lactation.

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"Let down" reflex

Back 26

Oxytocin also stimulates milk ejection from the breasts.

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Cortisol

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Regulates protein and carbohydrate metabolsim and is believed to promote fetal lung maturation and stimulate labor at term.

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Diastasis recti

Back 28

Rectus abdominis muscles seperate

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Pregnancy waddle

Back 29

Change in gait due to bones of the pelvis shift and move.