Organ and Systemic Changes

Question 1

The placenta is an _________ for producing hormones and exchanging nutrients and waste products.

Answer 1

ORGAN

Question 2

The placenta is completely formed by _____ weeks of gestation.

Answer 2

12 WEEKS

Question 3

What attaches from placenta to the baby’s naval, providing oxygen and nutrients?

Answer 3

UMBILICAL CORD

Question 4

What is responsible for removing the baby’s waste products, before they’re filtered out through moms kidneys and lungs?

Answer 4

PLACENTA

Question 5

How much blood volume increases within the cardiovascular system during pregnancy?

Answer 5

45-50%

2-3 extra lbs of blood

Question 6

How long does it take postpartum, for blood volume to return to normal?

Answer 6

6 WEEKS

Question 7

_________ enlarges in pregnancy by 12%.

Answer 7

HEART

Question 8

Blood pressure declines in _________ trimester.

Answer 8

SECOND

Question 9

Blood pressure increases in _________ trimester.

Answer 9

THIRD

Question 10

Body temperature __________.

Answer 10

INCREASES

Question 11

What is the darkened face mask of pregnancy called?

Answer 11

CHLOASMA

Question 12

Linea alba darkens to ________ ________.

Answer 12

LINEA NIGRA

Question 13

Skin will stretch due to possible _________ or baby growth.

Answer 13

EDEMA

Question 14

Stretch marks are also known as what?

Answer 14

STRIAE GRAVIDARUM

Question 15

Superficial fascia stretch marks appear _________, while deep stretch marks appear ______________.

Answer 15

SUPERFICIAL - WHITE

DEEP - RED or DARK BROWN

Question 16

Due to progesterone’s impact on the lungs, airway resistance is __________.

Answer 16

REDUCED

Question 17

Total lung capacity decreases by _____% at term.

Answer 17

5 %

Question 18

Average weight gain is ____ - ____ lbs, which by the end is carried mostly anteriorly.

Answer 18

20 - 35 lbs

Question 19

Name the 7 muscle groups most affected supporting the weight of the abdomen?

Answer 19

1. ABDOMINALS
2. ILIOPSOAS
3. PARASPINALS
4. SPINAL ERECTORS
5. ADDUCTORS
6. LATERAL HIP ROTATORS
7. PELVIC FLOOR

Question 20

Name the 5 muscles/groups most affected supporting the weight of the breasts?

Answer 20

1. RHOMBOIDS
2. PECTORALS
3. SUBSCAPULARIS
4. SCALENES
5. LEVATOR SCAPULA

Question 21

Joints and ligaments become lax (feel “wobbly”) due to which hormone?

Answer 21

RELAXIN

Question 22

What happens to breast tissue and nipples in the first trimester, often signaling the pregnancy?

Answer 22

VERY SENSITIVE

then enlarge and darken

Question 23

What is produced in the third trimester, which is the first food for the baby? (milk 3-4 days later)

Answer 23

COLOSTRUM

Question 24

Name the condition named for extreme/severe nausea and vomiting in the first trimester due to hormones?

Answer 24

HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM

Question 25

Hyperemesis gravidarum can lead to hospitalization because of what?

Answer 25

DEHYDRATION

Question 26

Constipation occurs in which two trimesters? Why?

Answer 26

FIRST - HORMONAL CHANGES

THIRD - WEIGHT OF BABY

Question 27

Fluids in the body are increased by ____ %, which the kidneys must filter? (including lymphatics)

Answer 27

50 %

Question 28

Increased urination occurs in which two trimesters? Why?

Answer 28

FIRST - HORMONAL CHANGES

THIRD - WEIGHT OF BABY