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| Where is the chemical hCG produced? |
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Definition
| in the uterus by the chorionic villi |
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| What does amniotic fluid consist of? |
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Definition
| 98% water, glucose, protiens, urea, lanugo, and vernix |
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Definition
| white, cheesy covering on the fetus's skin |
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| what are the functions of the amniotic fluid? |
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Definition
-maintains temp
-equalizes pressure
-cusions the fetus
-prevents the fetal menbrane from adhering to the fetus
-allows the fetus to move freely
-allows the fetus fluid to swallow |
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Definition
| white gelatinous tissue inside the umbilical cord. It protects the two arteries and the vein |
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Term
| when is normal gestation of the fetus |
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Definition
40 weeks
-gestation is the fetal development |
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Term
| when is the fertilized egg considered an embryo? |
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Definition
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| when does the embryo become a fetus? |
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Definition
| stage 3. weeks 9-38 to 40 |
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Term
| what are the three embryonic germ layers? |
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Definition
| endoderm, mesoderm, ECTODERM |
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Term
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Definition
| lowers the surface tension within the alvioli, allowing some air to remain in the alveoli after exhalation. made of phospholipids. production matures by 35th week. |
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Term
| what is considered the age of viability of a fetus? |
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Definition
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Term
| explain the function of the umbilical arteries |
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Definition
| it allows for blood flow from the internal illeac arteries to the fetus |
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Term
| explain the function of the umbilical vein? |
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Definition
| blood flows from the placenta to the fetus through the vein. After entering the fetal abdomen, it divides into two branches. The vein then carries blood to the liver and the ductus venosous carries the blood to the inferior vena cava. |
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Term
| at what gestational age does the meconium develope? |
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Definition
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Term
| at what gestational age does the mother feel quickening? |
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Definition
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Definition
| a fine, downy hair that covers the fetus' body. It begins to disappear in the 28th week. |
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Term
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Definition
| white cheesy substance that protects the skin from the amniotic fluid. It gradually is absorbed into the skin leaving a small amount on lower back and body folds. |
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Term
| who is at greatest risk of chromosomal abnormalities? |
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Definition
-young teenagers
-women over 30
-women with family history |
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Definition
| a chemical that can cause abnormal fetal development. can cause defects in the fetal embryo |
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Term
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Definition
developes the...
-respiratory system
-GI system (liver and pancreas)
-bladder and urethra |
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Definition
-musclular system
-skeletal system
-heart, blood, and blood vessels
-spleen
-urinary
-reproductive |
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Definition
-skin
-nervous system
-sense organs
-mouth and anus |
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Term
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Definition
| older assessment tool, like a stethoscope, used to obtain a fetal heart rate by the 14-16 week |
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Term
| when should a primary care provider be contacted when a mother is assessing fetal movement? |
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Definition
- there are fewer than 10 movements in 3 hours
- takes longer each day to record ten movements
- fetal movements are absent |
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Term
| what are the risks of invasive prenatal testing? |
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Definition
-premature rupture of the fetal membrane
-placental detachment
-hemorrhage (mother and fetus)
-infection |
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Term
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Definition
-assess fetal movement and fetal heart rate
-fetal heart rate increases with activity
-fetal movement can be stimulated with a low frequency vibrator
- reactive or narmal if two episodes of increase in fetal heart rate of 15 bpm lasting 15 seconds occur in a 20 minute period |
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Term
| what five things are assessed when performing a fetal non stress test? |
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Definition
-fetal breathing
- fetal movement
-fetal tone
-amniotic fluid volume
-fetal reaction |
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Term
| what ar ethe presumtive signs of preganancy? |
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Definition
-amenorrhea (breast changes)
-nausea and vomiting
-urinary frequency and fatigue
- abdominal enlargement and quickening |
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Term
| probable signs of pregnancy |
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Definition
-positive pregnancy test
-ballottement (baby will rebound against your fingers)
-uterine changes |
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Term
| positive signs of pregnancy |
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Definition
-hearing fetal heart tones
- visualization of fetus
-fetal movements felf by examiner |
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Term
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Definition
determines estimated date of delivery (EDD)
-first you take you first day of last menstrual period. subtract three months and add seven days. |
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Term
| how often should a woman go to prenatal office visits? |
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Definition
-every four weeks for the first 28 weeks
-every 2 weeks during weeks 29-36
- every week after 36 weeks until delivery |
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