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Term
Usually the uterus is ___________the pelvic bone, but when a women is pregnant the uterus is ____________ the pelvic bone
Definition
-behind

-in front of
Term
The part of the body that dialates during labor is
Definition
the cervix
Term
How many primary oocytes (approx) are created during fetal life in a female?

when do they mature?
Definition
-2 million

-one primary oocyte matures monthy during ovulation.
Term
The layer that the sperm must penetrate to fertilize the egg is known as?
Definition
the zona de pelucido
Term
what is the name used to describe the pain some women are able to feel during ovulation?
Definition
middle smirtz (spelling?)
Term
a __________ ___________ is when there is not enough progesterone from the corpus leutium to sustain pregnancy
Definition
gluteal defect
Term
ovulation occurs approx the ____ day of the cycle.
Definition
14th
Term
during the mentral cycle, bleeding begings on day ____ of the cycle
Definition
day 1
Term
what is the part of the male reproductive system altered during a vas sectomy?
Definition
vas deferens
Term
when does spermatogenesis begin in the life of a male?

where does the process of spermatogenesis begin? (body part)
Definition
-during puberty

-testes
Term
the first part of the mentral cycle is dominated by rising ______.but ________ is also rising ata this time.
Definition
-dominated by FSH

-estrogen rises too
Term
How long does the egg last once released?

how long can sperm last once ejaculated?
Definition
-the egg can last 12-24

-the sperm can last 2-5 days (watch out for those little buggers)
Term
what is the minimum number of sperm needed before a fertility problem is indicated?
Definition
50 million (not sure if this is per ejaculation or per ml or something)
Term
the later part of the mentral cycle is dominated by ___________________
Definition
progesterone
Term
most pregnancy/ ovulation monitor kits measure the hormone________?
Definition
LH
Term
conception is considered to be the time when>...
Definition
the sperm and egg unite
Term
in reference to ovulation when does conception occur (how long after ovulation)
Definition
within 12 hours of ovulation
Term
Once the Zona de pellucido has been penetrated, it binds the sperm to prevent...
Definition
other sperm from penetrating the ovum
Term
In what part of the female body do the sperm and egg typically meet
Definition
the fallopian tubes
Term
implantation occurs about ________ days after ovulation of the fertilized egg
Definition
6 days
Term
the blastocyst stage of development of the fertilized ovum occurs ____ days after ovulation
Definition
4 days
Term
cleavage of the ovum begins to occur ____ day(s) after ovulation occurs...
Definition
1 day
Term
a women trying to get pregnant tells her nurse that she knows she isn't pregnant because she just got her period early. The nurse tells the woman,

a) she is not pregnant because she has her period.
b) she is having a miscarraige
c) she needs to go t
Definition
D
Term
How long does the embryonic period last?
Definition
15-8 weeks post conception
Term
at what point during embryonic development are all organ systems and external structures present?
Definition
8 weeks post coneption
Term
what period is considered the most critical time in the development of organ systems and main external features?
Definition
the embryonic period
Term
define teratogen
Definition
agent that acts directly on the developing fetus, causeing abnormal embryonic or fetal development
Term
what are the 3 most critical pts of vulnerability of organs to teratogens?
Definition
-neural tube closure at 3 wks post conception

-heart formation, 3 weeks, 4-5 for chambers

-lips/palate 6-8 weeks post conception.
Term
what supplement is recommended pre-conception and early pregnancy for those wanting to become pregnant, and is considered to have a protective effect against neural tube defects?
Definition
folic acid
Term
most amniotic fluid comes from________________, although some is from diffusion from ________ ___________
Definition
-urine produced by the fetus

-maternal blood
Term
name 6 jobs of the amniotic fluid
Definition
-protects from trauma

-allows muscle and development

-allows muscle development for fetus

-repository for waste

-maintains temp

-it is a source of oral fluid.
Term
The _________ develops from the trophoblast and contains __________ __________ on the surface. This also becomes the covering of the ______ side of the placenta.
Definition
-chorion

-contains chorionic cilii on the surgace

-Fetal side
Term
The amount of amnionic fluid dec as pregnancy progresses. T or F
Definition
False, it increases
Term
Because the fetus is not utilizing lungs in utero amniotic fluid does not get into the fetus lungs. T or F
Definition
False the fetus swallows fluid and it flows in and out of the fetal lungs.
Term
the two fetal membranes are called the ___________ and the __________
Definition
amnion and the chorion.
Term
Is the the chorion closer to the side or the uterus or fetus?
Definition
uterus
Term
The major umbillical blood vessels are located in the ___________
Definition
chorion
Term
Is the amnion located on the side of the uterus or fetus? It develops from the interior cells of the ________________
Definition
fetus-

-the blastocyst.
Term
what becomes the covering of the umbillical cord?
Definition
the amnion
Term
when does the placenta begin to form?
Definition
at implantation
Term
what hormones does the placenta produce? (4 hormones)
Definition
-hCG
-Human placental lactogen
-progesterone
-esteriol
Term
Name 4 metabolic functions of the placenta
Definition
-respiration
-nutrition
-excretion
-storage
Term
the "dirty duncan" is on the _____________ side of the placenta
Definition
maternal
Term
the "shiny shultz" is on the ____________ side of the placenta
Definition
fetal side
Term
when is the fetal stage?
Definition
-from 9 weeks gestation til birth
Term
viability refers to ________

about how many weeks is this....
Definition
ability of the fetus to survive outside the uterus

this is about 22-24 weeks, this still may include the use of machines.
Term
what is the first fetal system to develop and function
Definition
circulatory
Term
How many vessels are in the umbillical cord?
Definition
3
Term
how many arteries and how many veins inthe umbillical cord?

the artery(ies) deliver ____________ blood to the ___________, while the vein(s) deliver _________ blood to the _________/
Definition
2 arteries, and 1 vein

the art's deliver deoxygenated blood to the placenta while the veins deliver oxygenated blood to the fetus.

It might help to think of arts and veins in relation to the fetus similarly to the heart. Artery's "Away" from the fetus, veins to the fetus, only the oxygenation is switches art's=deoxy
Term
the fetal liver is bypassed by the
Definition
ductus venosus.
Term
the fetal lungs are bypassed by the _________ ___________ and _________ ____________
Definition
foramen ovale and ductus arteriosus
Term
what type of breathing occurs in utero?
Definition
practice breathing.
Term
when does development of the respiratory system begin? When does it end (approx)?
Definition
embryonic life
-ends in childhood
Term
What are pulmonary surfactants used for?

what is the most critical surfactant? what does it do?

name another important surfactant...
Definition
to determine the degree of fetal lung maturity, and the ability of the lungs to function after birth.

-the most common is lecithin (L), it is required for postnatal lung expansion.

-another important surfactant is call sphingomyclin (S). it only said it remains constant in amount. not sure what that means for the baby.
Term
what ratio of L/S (the surfactants) is considered to indicate a mature respiratory sys? when does this ratio usually occur?
If lung development is immature what is given?
Definition
the ratio is 2:1 and this is achieved at about 35 weeks.

steriod will be given to speed development
Term
In the fetal stage the fetus is no longer at risk for being exposed to teratogens?
Definition
false. the fetus is still at risk, especially the brain and CNS
Term
hematopoiesis begins in the liver during the _________ week of pregnancy
Definition
6th
Term
antigenic factors for RBCs are present after the ___________ week of pregnancy
Definition
6th
Term
when does the hepatic sys develop (range)
Definition
4-5th week
Term
at what week does bile begin to form in the fetus>
Definition
12th
Term
where does the fetal liver get the majority of its blood supply? which lobe of the liver is this especially true for
Definition
-it get is from the umbilical VEIN, esp the LEFT lobe
Term
what is the main route for bilirubin elimination in the fetus?
Definition
placenta
Term
The metabolic pathways for bilirubin in the fetus are not at adult levels even in the new born.. t or F?
Definition
true
Term
any collection of RBC"s in the fetus/newborn can cause an increase of ___________. this can cause the condition known as ____________.
Definition
-bilirubin
-can cause jaundice.
Term
when does the gastrointestinal sys change from a straight line to a c shape?
Definition
the 4th week
Term
when does the fetus begin to swallow the amniotic fluid ?
Definition
during the 5th MONTH.
Term
when is the GI system usally mature? (in weeks)
Definition
36 weeks
Term
When do the kidneys form?
when do they begin to function?
When should the kidneys be fully formed?
Definition
week 5
-function week 9
-term
Term
when does the nervous system orginate?
Definition
3 weeks after fertilization
Term
by what time have the nerve fibers transversed the body of fetus
Definition
end of the 8th week
Term
what occurs with the neurological system during the 11-12 week
Definition
fetus makes respiratory movement, moves extremities, changes positions, sucks thumb swim in the amionic fluid.
Term
the thyroid begins to develop by the
Definition
3-4th week
Term
formation of the adrenal cortex in fetus occurs, and starts producing hormones by the _________ week (range). more cotisol is produced as fetus nears _________
Definition
wk 6
8th-9th week
nears term
Term
formation of the pancreas in fetus occurs.. (range)? the islets of langerhans develop during week ___? Insulin is produced by week ___?
Definition
pancreas 5th-8th
islets week 12
insulin 20th week
Term
when does sex differentiation begin? when do distinguishing characteristic appear, when is the formation complete
Definition
7th week
-appear the 9th weel and finish by hte 12th week.
Term
bones and muscles develop by the ____ wk.

but the bones in the skull develop in the _____________ ________ through ________
Definition
4th week

-the embryonic period through child hood
Term
the posterior fontenel closes by ___ to ____ months, while the anterior fontonel closes between _____ and ____ months.
Definition
posterior 3-6 months

anterior 12-18 mo
Term
when do creases on hands fingers feet and toes begin to be seen?
Definition
16th week
Term
when does hair cover the body, hair eyelashes and brows form around the ____wk
Definition
20th week
Term
when do nails form
Definition
week 10
Term
a normal term infant can fight infection. T or F
Definition
True
Term
the passively aquired antibody that is passed from mom to fetus is -
how many grams of this crosses the placenta
Definition
IgG
1gram
Term
The mom passes IgM through the placenta to the fetus. T or F
Definition
F the fetus produces IgM at the end of the 1st trimester
Term
IgA is produced by the fetus. T or F
Definition
false it is obtained through the colostrum
Term
colostrum contains the antibody
Definition
IgA
Term
In fraternal twin there are 2 zygotes, 2 amnions, 2 chorions and two placentas. T or F
Definition
True
Term
name 3 positive signs of pregnancy
Definition
visualization of fetus by Ultra sound or Xray

-presence of fetal heart tones

-fetal movements palpated
Term
ballotment refers to
Definition
when you press on the mother abdomen and you can feel baby rise back up
Term
goodells sign refers to
Definition
softening of the cervix, which is a probable sign of pregnancy
Term
chadwicks sign is
Definition
when the cervix is bluish in color , this is a probable sign of pregnancy
Term
Hagars's sign is when
Definition
the uterus is softer and is a probable sign of pregnancy.
Term
name 6 presumptive signs of pregnancy
Definition
-breast change
-amenorrhea
-nausea and vomiting
-urinary frequency
-fatigue
-quickening
Term
production of this hormaone is a biologic marker for pregnancy.... This production begins with ______________
Definition
-hCg
-implantation

this is what is used in pregnancy tests


-serum: detected about 6 days post conception to about 20 days since last period

-Urine: detected 1-2 days after Last missed period (LMP)
Term
during the first 60-70 days of gestation we are looking to see a rise in ______. During this time it should double every ____ to ______ ________.
Definition
hCG

-24-48 hours
Term
what does nafele's rule assume?
Definition
it assumes a 28 day cycle with conception on day 14.
Term
growth in the first trimester is stimulated by __________ and ____________. (hormones)
Definition
estrogen and progesterone
Term
As the Uterus increases in sise so does the Uteroplacental ______ ______
Definition
blood flow
Term
when does the uterus drop before delivery?
Definition
about 2wks up unti right at the time of the delivery
Term
the uterus grows _____x larger than usual, and rises out of the _________ _________ to just above the __________ _________
Definition
-20x larger

-rises out of pubic bone

-above the xiphoid process.
Term
at _____ weeks the fundus should be at the umbilicus. and then ____ inche(s) above it each week after
Definition
20 weeks

then 1 inches above each week
Term
quickening refers to
Definition
the first fetal movement
Term
in a woman who is nullipara the cervical Os will be__________ while a moaman who is multipara will be _______
Definition
NUL-round

mult- slit like
Term
the development of mammary glands are functionally complete by __________________, however lactation does not begin until drop in _________ after birth.
Definition
-mid pregnancy

-estrogen
Term
In the first trimester a womans BP is __________. In the second trimester the BP ____________ (including both systolic and diastolic).and in the 3rd trimester the BP should _____________________________.
Definition
-unchanged

-decreases

-returnk to first trimester levels
Term
during pregnancy there is a change in the position of the heart. It is shifted up and to the right. True or false
Definition
true
Term
During pregnancy there is compression of the _________ _______ when lying flat on the back.. This __________ cardiac output and causes supine ______________
Definition
-vena cava

-decreases

-hyptension
Term
due to inc blood volume during pregnancy causes decrease in normal Hgb and Hct and will result in physiologic ________. It is only considered a "true" anemia is its less than _____g/dl or ___%
Definition
-10

or 35%
Term
total WBC ct __________ in the second trimester and peaks in the ____________
Definition
increases

peaks in the third
Term
what is the best position for a pregnent woman to sleep
Definition
side lying.
Term
during pregnancy there are __________ clotting factors, and fibrolytic activity is _______________ in both pregnancy and post partum
Definition
=increased

-decreased
Term
during preg. there is an increase in maternal ___________ needed
Definition
oxygen
Term
estrogen causes rib cage to _______ and _________
Definition
relax and expand
Term
hormones can cause __________ in ureters during preg. which can inc risk for urinary stasis and therefore there is an inc risk of ________, and these 3 things....
Definition
dialation\\

UTI's

bladder irritability
nocturia
frequency
Term
urine output is inc by _________ during preg.
Definition
25%
Term
asymtomatic bactermia may cause a premature birth. t or f
Definition
true
Term
fetal heart tones can be heard using a doppler at
Definition
11-12 weeks
Term
first trimester is from wk __ to __
2nd is...?
3rd is??
Definition
1-13

14-26

week 27 till delivery
Term
a pregnant woman with signs of rashm muscle aches, and joint pain should be asked about possible exposure to
Definition
rubella
Term
It is beneficial to receive the rubella vaccine before getting pregnant, if a woman tells a nurse she is pregnant the nurse should advise her to get a rubella vaccine.
T or F
Definition
false no pregnancy at least 3 months after recieving the vaccine bc it can cause spontaneous abortion, congenital abnormalities, hearing loss, and psychomotor retardation of the baby
Term
cytolomegalovirus only presents a problem if a woman is exposed during her pregnancy/ t or f
Definition
true
Term
women with a current herpes simplex II outbreak cannot have a vaginal birth. T or F
Definition
true.
Term
what are danger signs that need to be taught in the first trimester prenatal education?
Definition
-vaginal bleeding
-abdom cramping
-severe prolonged vomiting
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