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The second stage of labor begins with what?
Complete dilation of the cervix
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What substance keeps the alveoli from collapsing?
Surfactant
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Menarche
What is the word used for the onset of puberty?
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What is finger clubbing a sign of?
Long term hypoxemia
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If a pregnant patient presents with painless bright red bleeding, what is most likely her problem?
Placenta Previa
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What 3 processes allow gas exchange to take place?
Ventilation, Diffusion and Perfusion
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What is the purpose of the mucus plug?
To protect the fetus from infection
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Emphysema results from what?
Destruction of the alveolar walls
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What is the treatment for eclampsia?
Magnesium Sulfate 2-5 Grams diluted in 50-100 mL of NS given by slow IV push
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Does a pulmonary embolism cause a problem with perfusion or diffusion?
Perfusion
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