Maternity Nursing Q 26

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Cervical softening and uterine souffle are classified as which of the following?

  

     A. Diagnostic signs

     B. Presumptive signs

     C. Probable signs

     D. Positive signs

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Probable signs

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Cervical softening (Goodell sign) and uterine soufflé are two probable signs of pregnancy. Probable signs are objective findings that strongly suggest pregnancy. Other probable signs include Hegar sign, which is softening of the lower uterine segment; Piskacek sign, which is an enlargement and softening of the uterus; serum laboratory tests; changes in skin pigmentation; and ultrasonic evidence of a gestational sac.

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Option A: There are no diagnostic signs classified in pregnancy changes.

Option B: Presumptive signs are subjective signs and include amenorrhea; nausea and vomiting; urinary frequency; breast tenderness and changes; excessive fatigue; uterine enlargement; and quickening.

Option D: Positive signs of pregnancy are those signs that are definitely confirmed as a pregnancy. They include fetal heart sounds, ultrasound scanning of the fetus, palpation of the entire fetus, palpation of fetal movements, x-ray, and actual delivery of an infant.

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