Regarding normal physiological changes in a healthy
pregnancy, which one of the following changes would NOT be consistent with
expected changes?
a) 10% increase in heart rate by 12 weeks gestation
b) 20% increase in stroke volume by 12 weeks
gestation
c) 20% increase in red cell volume by 28 weeks
gestation
d) 20% increase in anatomical dead space by 28 weeks
gestation
e) 50% increase in glomerular filtration rate by 12 weeks gestation
