During the physical examination for the first prenatal visit, it is noted that Chadwick's sign is present. What is the interpretation of Chadwick's sign?
Select one:

Darkening of the areola and breast tenderness

Softening of the lower segment of the uterus.

Violet or purplish discoloration of the vulva, vagina, and cervix

Presence of early fetal movements

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

a.   Darkening of the areola and breast tenderness are common symptoms of early pregnancy but are not associated with Chadwick's sign.

b.   Softening of the lower segment of the uterus is associated with Hegar's sign, not Chadwick's sign.
c.   Chadwick's sign is the violet or purplish discoloration of the vulva, vagina, and cervix due to increased blood flow during pregnancy.
d.   Presence of early fetal movements is not associated with Chadwick's sign.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

a. Menopause is the natural cessation of menstruation due to declining ovarian function and hormone production.
b. Puberty is the stage of development when a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.

c. Menarche is the first occurrence of menstruation.

d. Climacteric refers to the period of transition from reproductive to non- reproductive stages of life, including perimenopause and menopause

A. Stimulate fetal surfactant production B. Maintain adequate maternal respiratory effort and ventilation during magnesium sulfate therapy C. Suppress uterine contractions D. Reduce maternal and fetal tachycardia

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

a. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that is given to women at risk of preterm delivery to stimulate fetal lung maturation and surfactant production.
b. Dexamethasone is not used for this purpose.

c. Dexamethasone is not used to suppress uterine contractions.

d. Dexamethasone is not used to reduce maternal and fetal tachycardia.

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During the physical examination for the first prenatal visit, it is noted that Chadwick's sign is present. What is the interpretation of Chadwick's sign? Select one:

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is A

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During the physical examination for the first prenatal visit, it is noted that Chadwick's sign is present. What is the interpretation of Chadwick's sign?
Select one: