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. At 9 weeks of gestation, the uterus is still within the pelvic cavity and not palpable above the symphysis pubis.
b. The fundus is not expected to be palpable 5 cm above the umbilicus until around 20 weeks of gestation.
c. The fundus is not expected to be palpable at the level of the umbilicus until around 20 weeks of gestation.

d. The fundus is not expected to be palpable slightly above the symphysis pubis at 9 weeks of gestation.

A. Positive B. Negative C. Satisfactory D. Reactive E. Reactive

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

a. A positive CST indicates late decelerations that persist in more than 50% of the contractions, which is not the case in this scenario.
b. A negative CST indicates the absence of late decelerations, which is not the case in this scenario.
c. A satisfactory CST indicates that there are no late decelerations, and the test is considered normal.
d. Reactive is not a term used to interpret a CST.

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Select one: