Physiologic & Psychosocial Changes Of Pregnancy (Nursing)

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this type of prenatal class teaches what to expect during labor and birth

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Childbirth classes

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subtle fetal movements felt by the mother between 16-20 weeks gestation

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quickening

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process in which estrogen causes the cervix to become congested with blood resulting in a characteristic bluish-purple color called?

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chadwicks sign

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extending the leg, stretching the leg, and flexing the leg toward the body relieves this common discomfort of pregnancy

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leg cramps

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conflict between health care workers and families is observed most often because of health beliefs, communication, and time orientation related to _________?

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culture

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irregular, painless, contractions that occur throughout pregnancy AND that also are a probable indication of pregnancy

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braxton hicks contractions

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these result from the weight of the uterus partially compressing the veins that return blood from the legs. They also result from estrogen's effects of causing elastic tissue to become more fragile

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varicose veins

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this factor is one of the greatest influences on childbearing practices

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socioeconomic status

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a small amount (trace) of this may be found in the urine of a pregnant woman, but this level should not increase. An increase beyond 'trace" may indicate pregnancy-induced hypertension (or preeclampsia)

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protein

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these are brownish patches on the forhead, cheeks, and bridge of the nose known as "the mask of pregnancy"

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chloasma

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pregnancy related symptoms and behavior in expectant fathers

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couvade

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symptoms of supine hypo tension

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light headedness

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not eating or drinking before bedtime, eating several small meals a day, and avoiding fatty or spicy foods assists in decreasing this common discomfort of pregnancy

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heartburn

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indications of pregnancy that include: abdominal enlargement, cervical softening, changes in the uterus (ballotment, braxton hicks contractions, uterine souffle), positive pregnancy tests.

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probable indications

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cervical softening associated with pregnancy is referred to as?

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goodell's sign

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observing or copying the behavior of other women who are pregnant or already mothers

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mimicry

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this is a result of a pregnant woman lying on her back with the gravid uterus partially occluding the vena cava and descending aorta

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supine hypotension

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indications of pregnancy that include: amenorrhea, nausea & vomiting, fatigue, urinary frequency, fetal movement, vaginal & cervical color changes, and breast and skin changes

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presumptive indications

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this is assessed with each prenatal visit. this measurement is approximately equal in cm to the estimated gestational age (EGA) in weeks

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fundal height

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this lab value is decreased during pregnancy due to dilation of RBC's

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hematocrit

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linear tears that can occur in the connective tissue during pregnancy

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striae aka "stretch marks"

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early pregnancy classes in the 1st and 2nd trimesters cover info such as adapting to pregnancy, sexuality, and dealing with common ______ of pregnancy

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discomforts

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this results from estrogen increasing vascularity of the mucous membranes and engorging the capillaries

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epistaxis

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this vascular component increases by 45-50% above pre-pregnant values. the increase assists with transport of nutrients & oxygen to the placenta

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plasma volume

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the disorder of excessive salivation

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ptyaism

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what an expectant mother does to act out some aspect of what mothers with infants do. Allows her to practice the expected role

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role play

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indications of pregnancy that include: auscultation of fetal heart sounds, fetal movements felt by an experienced examiner, and visualizations of the fetus via ultra sound

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positive indications