Case 8 Flashcards
(12 cards)
Which two blood groups are classifed as ‘universal’ donors?
O-
AB+
What subsstance usually causes closure of the Ductus Arteriosus?
What subsstance usually causes the Ductus Arteriosus to remain open?
Bradykinin
Prostaglandins
After how long is hCG detected in maternal circulation?
7 days
After how long is hCG detected in maternal urine?
10-12 days
What point would the symphyis-fundal height be at on the abdomen in a 20 week pregnant woman?
The fundus reaches the lower border of the umbilicus.
What point would the symphyis-fundal height be at on the abdomen in a 36 week pregnant woman?
The fundus reaches the xiphisternum.
Highest point reached in pregnancy is at 36 weeks.
What point would the symphyis-fundal height be at on the abdomen in a 24 week pregnant woman?
The fundus reaches the upper border of the umbilicus. Fetus may be palpable.
What point would the symphyis-fundal height be at on the abdomen in a 37-40 week pregnant woman?
The fundus starts to regress and is seen below the xiphoid process as it prepares for labour.
Red blood cells.
Where are they obtained from?
Storage?
Used for …
Fresh frozen plasma
Where is it obtained from?
Storage?
Used for …
Platelets
Where are they obtained from?
Storage?
Used for …
Labour stage 1 and 2
Type of pain?
Fibres?
Nerve distribution?
