Terminology and Definitions

Question 1

The average full term pregnancy is ____ weeks/days, and gestation can range from ____ to ____ weeks/days.

Answer 1

AVERAGE - 40 WEEKS (280 DAYS)

RANGE - 37-41 WEEKS (259-287 DAYS)

Question 2

A birth that occurs between the 20th and the 37th week is known as what?

Answer 2

PREMATURE

Question 3

When does the first trimester occur?

Answer 3

0 - 13 WEEKS GESTATION

Question 4

When does the second trimester occur?

Answer 4

14 - 27 WEEKS GESTATION

Question 5

When does the third trimester occur?

Answer 5

28 - 40 WEEKS GESTATION

Question 6

When does postpartum commence?

Answer 6

ONCE PLACENTA IS BIRTHED

Question 7

What is it called when the baby presents in normal head down position (occurs later in pregnancy)?

Answer 7

CEPHALIC PRESENTATION
aka
VERTEX PRESENTATION

Question 8

What is it called when the baby presents in buttock down position?

Answer 8

BREECH PRESENTATION

Question 9

Which pregnancy labour support role, not covered by OHIP, can RMTs receive training for?

Answer 9

DOULA

Question 10

The following are common side effects of what?
-edema -constipation -hemorrhoids -bladder/yeast infections -dyspnea -heartburn -nasal congestion -nose bleeds -spider angioma -varicosities -nausea -vomiting -mood disorders

Answer 10

PREGNANCY