Question

Positive – definite sign of pregnancy is:
1. Amenorrhea
2. Quickening
3. Visualization of fetus by ultrasound
4. Uterine enlargement

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Visualization of fetus by ultrasound

Concept:

• Positive signs of pregnancy:
  • Palpation of fetal parts.
  • Active fetal movements by the 20th week
  • Auscultation of fetal heart sounds
  • Ultrasound at 6th week showing embryo
  • Radiological demonstration at 16th week

Explanation:

• Presumptive symptoms
  • Amenorrhea
  • Increased micturition
  • Morning sickness
  • Fatigue
  • Breast changes
  • Skin changes
  • Quickening (first movements of the fetus felt in utero)
• Probable symptoms:
  • Abdominal enlargement
  • Braxton-Hick's contractions
  • Outlining the fetus
  • Changes in the size and shape of the uterus
  • Jacquemier's sign
  • Osiander's sign
  • Softening of the cervix.