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Undergraduate 3
01/25/2010

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Mitosis
Definition
is a process of cell division that results in daughter cells that are exact copies of the original cell.
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Meiosis

Definition
is a process of cell division that leads to the development of eggs and sperm needed to produce a new organism.
Term

 

 

Capacitation

Definition
the removal of the plasma membrane and glycoprotein coat overlying the acrosomal area and the loss of seminal plasma proteins
Term

 

 

Morula

Definition

 

 

formed from the blastomeres that is a solid ball of 12-16 cells

Term
What is the name of the mass that enters the uterus after 3-4 days?
Definition

 

 

the morula

Term

 

After fertilization list the stages of the cells that will become the fetus:

 

Definition

 

Zygote

Blastomere

Morula

 

Term

 

Nidation

Definition
implantation of the fertilized ovum in the endometrium.
Term

 

Amniotic Cavity

Definition

 

space between the amniotic membrane and the embryo.

Term
what are the two embryonic membranes and which is the inner and which is the outer?
Definition

 

Chorion-outer

Amnion-inner

Term
What do the amnion and chorion form, together?
Definition

 

 

Bag of Waters or

Amniotic sac

Term

 

What is the primary funtion of the Placenta?

Definition

 

it is the means of metabolic and nutrient exchange between the embryonic and maternal circulation

Term
Misc. tools to determine pregnancy status:
Definition
Pregnancy wheel
Sonogram
Uterine Assessment
US
Term
LTCS
Definition
low transverse cesarean section
Term
NST
Definition
Non stress test
Term
BTL
Definition
bilateral tubal ligation
Term
BUS
Definition
BARTHOLIN'S/URETHRA/SKENE'S
Term
MOST COMMON AND MOST ADEQUATE PELVIC SHAPE FOR VAGINAL BIRTHS & WHAT PERCENT OF THE POPULATION HAVE THIS TYPE:
Definition
GYNECOID; 50% OF THE FEMALE POPULATION
Term
AFI
Definition
AMNIOTIC FLUID INDEX
Term
ASCUS
Definition
ATYPICAL CELLS OF UNDETERMINED SIGNIFICANE
Term
AUB
Definition
ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING
Term
BBOW
Definition
BULGING BAG OF WATER
Term
KEEPS THE UTERUS CENTRALLY PLACED AND PROVIDES STABILITY WITHION THE PELVIC CAVITY:
Definition
BROAD LIGAMENT
Term
SAB
Definition
SPONTANEOUS ABORTION
Term
NAME THE SIX TYPES OF UTERINE LIGAMENTS
Definition
BROAD LIGAMENT
ROUND LIGAMENT
UTEROSACRAL LIGAMENT
OVARION LIGAMENT
CARDINAL LIGAMNET
INFUNDIBULOPELVIC LIGAMENT
Term
PROM
Definition
PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES
Term
SGA
Definition
SMALL FOR GESTATIONAL AGE
Term
TIME FROM THE BEGINNING OF BREAST DEVELOPMENT TO MENARCHE:
Definition
APPROXIMATELY TWO AND A HALF YEARS
Term
FF
Definition
FUNDUS FIRM
Term
INTRAPARTUM
Definition
PERIOD OF PREGNANCY THRU ONSET OF LABOR ENDING AT THE DELIVERY OF THE PLACENTA
Term
CHORION
Definition
THICK OUTER EMBRYONIC MEMBRANE
Term
AMNION
Definition
THIN INNER EMBRYONIC MEMBRANE
Term
WHAT IS THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS?
Definition
TO PRODUCE GAMETES AND TO TRANSPORT THEM TO LOCATIONS WHERE THEIR UNION CAN OCCUR
Term
WHEN AND WHAT DETERMINES THE GENETIC SEX OF THE BABY?
Definition
AT FERTILIZATION BY THE MALE GAMETE
Term
IUGR
Definition
INTRAUTERINE GROWTH RESTRICTION
Term
FH
Definition
FUNDAL HEIGHT
Term
POSTPARTUM
Definition
DELIVERY OF THE BABY THRU THE RETURN OF MOM'S BODY TO PREPREGNANT/NONPREGNANT STATUS
Term
FHT
Definition
FETAL HEART TONES
Term
FHR
Definition
FETAL HEART RATE
Term
RRR
Definition
REGULAR RATE RHYTHM
Term
GESTATION
Definition
FROM CONCEPTION/CONFINEMENT TO THE DELIVERY OF THE FETUS
Term
MENSTRUATION OCCURS DURING WHT CYCLE?
Definition
MENSTRUAL CYCLE
Term
WHAT ARE THREE FUNCTIONS OF THE CERVICAL MUCOSA?
Definition
-PROVIDE LUBRICATION OF THE VAGINAL CAVITY
-TO ACT AS BACTERIOSTATIC AGENT
-TO PROVIDE AN ALKALINE ENVIRONMENT TO SHELTER DEPOSITED SPERM FROM THE ACIDIC ENVIRONMENT.
Term
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE FALLOPIAN TUBES?
Definition
-TRANSPORT OVUM FROM THE OVARY TO THE UTERUS
-SITE FOR FERTILIZATION
-WARM, MOIST, NOURISHING ENVIROMENT FOR THE OVUM OR ZYGOTE
Term
SIGNS OF PUBERTY IN GIRLS CAN INCLUDE:
Definition
BROADENING OF HIPS
BREAST BUDS
PUBIC AND AXILLARY HAIR GROWTH
MENARCHE
Term
SIGNS OF PUBERTY IN BOYS CAN INCLUDE:
Definition
LINEAR GROWTH SPURT
MATURATION OF EXTERNAL GENETALIA
PUBIC, FACIAL, AND AXILLARY HAIR GROWTH
DEEPENING OF VOICE
NOCTURNAL EMISSIONS
Term
WHAT IS HEGAR'S SIGN AND WHAT DOES IT REPRESENT?
Definition
SOFTENING OF THE LOWER UTERINE SEGMENT AND REPRESENTS A PROBABLE SIGN OF PREGNANCY THAT MAY BE PRESENT DURING THE 2ND AND 3RD MONTHS.
Term
GRAVIDA
Definition
PREGNANT WOMAN; HEAVY WITH CHILD
Term
AFP
Definition
ALPHAFETOPROTEIN
Term
MULTGRAVIDA
Definition
A WOMAN WHO HAS BEEN PREGNANT MORE THAN ONCE
Term
PRETERM/PREMATURE LABOR
Definition
LABOR THAT BEGINS BEFORE COMPLETION OF 37 WEEKS FROM THE LAST MENSTRUAL PERIOD
Term
TPAL
Definition
TERM/PREMATURE/ABORTION/LIVING
Term
CPD
Definition
CEPHALOPELVIC DISPROPORTION
Term
C/S, CS
Definition
CESEREAN SECTION
Term
STI
Definition
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION
Term
DURING WHAT CYCLE DOES OVULATION OCCUR?
Definition
THE OVARIAN CYCLE
Term
AT WHAT POINT DOES THE SEX BECOME PHYSICALLY DIFFERENTIATED?
Definition
8-9WEEKS
Term
AFTER THE 9TH WEEK OF GESTATION THE PRODUCTION OF A CERTIAN HORMONE INFLUENCES THE DIFFERENTIATION OF WHAT?
Definition
TESTOSTERONE; EXTERNAL GENITALS
Term
GC
Definition
GONOCOCCUS/GONNORRHEA
Term
BTBV
Definition
BEAT TO BEAT VARIABILITY
Term
THIS LIGAMENT ANCHORS THE LOWER POLE OF THE OVARY TO THE CORNUA OF THE UTEROUS?
Definition
OVARIAN LIGAMENTS
Term
WHAT IS A POSITIVE GOODELL'S SIGN
Definition
SOFTENING OF THE CERVIX THAT CAN PRESENT DURING THE 2ND AND 3RD MONTHS OF GESTATION.
Term
CHADWICK'S SIGN, WHAT IS IT AND WHEN CAN IT BE SEEN?
Definition
A DEEP BLUE-VIOLET COLOR OF THE CERVIX AND VAGINAL CAUSED BY INCREASED VASCULARITY; CAN BE SEEN AROUND THE 4TH WEEK OF GESTATION
Term
ROM
Definition
RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES
Term
THESE ARE THE CHEIF UTERINE SUPPORTS SUSPENDING THE UTERUS FROM THE SIDE WALLS OF THE TRUE PEKLVIS:
Definition
CARDINAL LIGAMENTS
Term
EDC
Definition
ESTIMATED DATE OF CONFINEMENT
Term
EFM
Definition
EXTERNAL FETAL MONITORING
Term
EGM
Definition
ESTIMATED GESTATIONAL AGE
Term
ANDROID PELVIS
Definition
NORMAL MALE PELVIS
Term
NULLIGRAVIDA
Definition
A WOMAN WHO HAS NEVER CONCEIVED A CHILD
Term
NULLIPARA
Definition
A WOMAN WHO HAS NEVER PRODUCED VIABLE OFFSPRING
Term
PARA
Definition
A WOMAN WHO HAS PRODUCED A VIABLE INFANT-MORE THAN 20 WEEKS-REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE INFANT IS ALIVE AT BIRTH OR NOT.
Term
POST TERM LABOR
Definition
LABOR THAT OCCURS AFTER 42 WEEKS GESTATION
Term
PRIMIGRAVIDA
Definition
FIRST PREGNANCY
Term
THIS LIGAMENT PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE UTERUS AND CERVIX AT THE LEVEL OF THE ISCHIAL SPINES:
Definition
UTEROSACRAL
Term
THESE LIGAMENTS SUSPEND AND SUPPORT THE OVARIES:
Definition
INFUNDIBULOPELVIC LIGAMENT
Term
HOW MANY DAYS AFTER FERTILIZATION DOES IMPLANTATION OCCUR?
Definition
7 TO 10 DAYS
Term
HO LONG IS AN OVUM VIABLE FOR AFTER OVULATION IS INITIATED?
Definition
12-24 HOURS
Term
WHAT DOES THE ACRONYM-LATCH-STAND FOR?
Definition
LATCH-IS THE BABY LATCHED CORRECTLY ONTO MOTHER'S NIPPLE
AUDIBLE SWALLOWING-CAN YOU HEAR AND SEE BABY SWALLOWING
TYPE OF NIPPLE-IS IT CONDUCIV TO A PROPER LATCH
COMFORT-IS MOM AND BABY COMFORTABLE
HOLD-IS THE HOLD CONDUCIVE TO PROPER LATCH AND COMFORT FOR MOM AND BABY
Term
LGA
Definition
LARGE FOR GESTATIONAL AGE
Term
LMP
Definition
LAST MENSTRUAL PERIOD
Term
PTL
Definition
PRETERM LABOR
Term
DEFINE: STILL BIRTH
Definition
THE BIRTH OF A DEAD FETUS
Term
DEFINE STILLBIRTH
Definition
THE BIRTH OF A DEAD FETUS AFTER 20 WEEKS GESTATION
Term
ANTEPARTUM
Definition
PERIOD OF PREGNANCY BETWEEN CONCEPTION AND THE ONSET OF LABOR
Term
PRIMIPARA
Definition
A WOMAN WHOHAS GIVEN BIRTH TO ONE INFANT REGARDLESS OF VIABILITY
Term
NSVD
Definition
NORMAL SPONTANEOUS VAGINAL DELIVERY
Term
HOW LONG IS SPERM VIABLE AFTER EJACULATION?
Definition
48 HOURS
Term
HOW LONG DOES PUBERTY LAST IN BOYS AND GIRLS?
Definition
1 1/2-5 YEARS
Term
SUI
Definition
STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE
Term
SROM
Definition
SPONTANEOUS RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES
Term
PIH
Definition
PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION
Term
WHAT PART OF THE UTERUS IS THE FUNDUS?
Definition
ROUNDED UPPERMOST PORTION OF THE CORPUS THAT EXTENDS ABOVE THE POINTS OF ATTACHMENTOF THE FALLOPIAN TUBES
Term
THE SEX OF THE FETUS IS DIFFERENTIATED BY WHAT WEEK OF GESTATION?
Definition
12TH WEEK
Term
NAME THE THREE MAJOR STAGES OF A BABY'S DEVELOPMENT AND THE TIME FRAME FOR EACH:
Definition
PRE-EMBRYONIC: FERTILIZATION TO IMPLANTATION
EMBRYONIC: IMPLANTATION TO 8 WEEKS
FETAL: 9WEEKS TO DELIVERY
Term
THE ELONGATED PORTION OF THE UTERUS WHERE THW FALLOPIAN TUBES ENTER:
Definition
CORNUA
Term
THESE LIGAMENTS ARISE FROM THE SIDE OF THE UTERUS NEAR THE FALLOPIAN TUBE'S INSERTIONS AND KEEPS THE UTERUS IN PLACE:
Definition
ROUND LIGAMENTS
Term
WHAT ARE THE UTERINE PHASES OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE?
Definition
MENSTRUAL
PROLIFERATIVE
SECRETORY
ISCHEMIC
Term
IUP
Definition
INTRAUTERINE PREGNANCY
Term
DUB
Definition
DYSFUNCTIONAL BLEEDING
Term
CST
Definition
CONTRACTION STRESS TEST
Term
VFI
VMI
Definition
VIABLE FEMALE INFANT
VIABLE MALE INFANT
Term
PPROM
Definition
PREMATURE PRETERM RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES
Term
PNV
Definition
PRENATAL VITAMINS
Term
1ST OVARIAN PHASE OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE:
Definition
FOLLICULAR
Term
UNIL ABOUT WHAT WEERK GESTATION DO THE EXTERNAL GENETALIA IS STRUCTURALLY THE SAME.
Definition
THE 9TH WEEK
Term
2ND OVARIAN PHASE OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE:
Definition
LUTEAL
Term
LIST SOME SUBJECTIVE SIGNS OF PREGNANCY:
Definition
AMENORRHEA
N/V
EXCESSIVE FATIGUE
POLYURIA
BREAST CHANGES
QUICKENING
Term
LIST SOME OF THE OBJECTIVE SIGNS OF PREGNANCY:
Definition
ENLARGED ABDMN
GOODELLS SIGN
CHADWICKS

HEGARS
BRAXTON-HICKS CONTRACTIONS
Term
AB; ABORTION
(NATURAL OR SPONTANEOUS)
Definition
THE TERMINATION OF A PREGNANCY PRIOR TO 20-24 WEEKS GESTATION
Term
BRAXTON HICKS CONTRACTIONS
Definition
FLASE LABOR PAINS THAT DO NOT CAUSE THE DILATION OF OR EFFACEMENT OF THE CERVIX
Term
FLM
Definition
FETAL LUNG MATURITY
Term
FM
Definition
MOVEMENT
Term
AROM
Definition
ARTIFICIAL RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES
Term
WHAT ARE THE NAMES OF THE TWO MAJOR DIVISIONS OF THE UTERUS?
Definition
CORPUS-UTERINE BODY
CERVIX
Term
WHAT ARE SOME FUNCTIONS OF THE EMBRYONIC MEMBRANES:
Definition
PROTECTION OF THE FETUS AGAINST INJURY
ALLOWS FOR SYMMETRIC GROWTH
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
PREVENTS ADHERENCE OF THE BABY TO THE UTERINE WALLS
Term
HELLP
(VARIANT OF SEVRE PIH)
Definition
HEMOLYSIS/ELEVATED LIVER ENZYME/LOW PLATELETS
Term
WHAT PHYSICAL CHANGE PROCEEDS PUBERTY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS?
Definition
A GROWTH SPURT
Term
MULTIPARA
Definition
A WOMAN HAS CARRIED A FETUS TO 20 WEEKS GESTATION OR MORE, DESPITE THE VIABILITY OF THE INFANTS AFTER BIRTH.
Term
NAGELE'S RULE
Definition
1ST DAY OF THE LAST MENSTRUAL PERIOD-MINUS 3 MONTHS-ADD 7 DAYS-THIS GIVES YOU THE ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE
Term
LIST THE 5 P'S THAT REPRESENT THE CRITICAL FACTORS IN LABOR:
Definition
PASSAGE-SIZE OF THE BIRTH CANAL INCLUDING THE PELVIS AND VAGINA
PASSENGER-SIZE OF THE FETUS/BABY
POSITION-PHYSIOLOGIC FORCES OF LABOR (STAGES AND CARDINAL MOVEMENTS)
POWERS-THE WOMAN'S PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS/STATUS
PSYCHE
Term
WHEN DOES PUBERTY ACTUALLY START FOR GIRLS?
Definition
2 YEARS PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF MENARCHE
Term
TERM
Definition
NORMAL PERIOD OF PREGNANCY
APPROXIMATELY 38-42 WEEKS GESTATION
Term
WHAT EVENT IN THE EARLY STAGES OF PREGNANCY STOPS THE EXCRETION OF hCG?
Definition
THE FORMATION AND MATURATION OF THE PLACENTA
Term
WHEN hCG IS EXCRETED, WHAT EFFECT DOES IT HAVE ON THE CORPUS LUTEUM?
Definition
IT SUPPORTS AND ENLARGES IT
Term
A complication in pregnancy in which the placenta is attached lower in the uterus and either part or all of the cervix is covered
Definition
PLANCENTA PREVIA
Term
The Stage of labor during which the cervix widens and thins
Definition
First
Term
The cardinal movement of labor to facilitate the emergence of the fetal head.
Definition
extension
Term
The third stage of labor is known as the _.
Definition
placental
Term
the level of the _ _ is considered zero station.
Definition
ischial spines
Term
overlapping of the fetal skull bones to facilitate its passage through the bony pelvis.
Definition
molding
Term
"dropping" of the fetal presenting part into the true pelvis
Definition
lightening
Term
the presenting part of a cephalic presentation when the head is fully flexed.
Definition
occiput
Term
Term that refers to the part of the fetus that enters the pelvic inlet first
Definition
presentation
Term
the smallest anteroposterior diameter of the fetal skull
Definition
suboccipitobregmatic
Term
relationship of the fetal parts to each other
Definition
attitude
Term
softening of the cervix in preparation for labor's onset
Definition
ripening
Term
the____fontanelle lies at the junction of the sagittal and lamboid sutures
Definition
posterior
Term
another term used for the anterior fontanelle
Definition
bregma
Term
When the cervix shortens and thins, it is said to ________
Definition
efface
Term
the series of the events that occur before the onset of true labor is termed _____ labor.
Definition
prodromal
Term
contraction of the abdominal muscles and diaphragm as the secondary powers of labor.
Definition
pushing
Term
for birth to occur, the fetus must accommodate to this rigid passageway
Definition
bony pelvis
Term
relationship of the fetalspine to the maternal spine
Definition
lie
Term
rotation maneuver to allow the fetal head to pass through the pelvic outlet is termed ____
Definition
internal
Term
the time between the beginning of one uterine contraction to the beginning of the next
Definition
frequency
Term
when the cervical os widens or opens it is said to _____.
Definition
dilate
Term
strength of a uterine contraction
Definition
intensity
Term
length of the uterine contraction
Definition
duration
Term
the cardinal movement of labor that occurs as the fetal shoulders angage and descend through the pelvis is termed ___ rotation
Definition
external
Term
the stage of labor when the fetus is born
Definition
second
Term
passage of cervical mucus plug before the onset of labor is termed the ____ show
Definition
bloody
Term
measurement of fetal movement in relation to the ischial spines
Definition
station
Term
presenting part of a cephalic presentation when the fetal head is in extension
Definition
mentum
Term
the stage of recovery after the delivery of the placenta
Definition
fourth
Term
head first presentation
Definition
cephalic
Term
most common form of pelvis for females
Definition
gynecoid
Term
a labor curve
Definition
partogram
Term
realignment of the fetal head with its back and shoulders after the head is born
Definition
restitution
Term
presenting part ing the buttocks-first presentation
Definition
sacrum
Term
uterine contractions
Definition
primary powers
Term
buttocks first presentation
Definition
breech
Term
cardinal movement of labor that permits the smallest anteroposterior diameter of the fetal skull to pass through the pelvis
Definition
flexion
Term
relationship of the presenting part to the four quadrants of the maternal pelvis
Definition
position
Term
suture located between the two parietal bones of the fetal skull
Definition
sagittal
Term
downward progress of the presenting part through the pelvis
Definition
descent
Term
when the biparietal diameter of the fetal head passes through the pelvic inlet, it is said to be _______.
Definition
engaged
Term
genetic females and males possess the same external genitals until the end of the ___ week.
Definition
9th
Term
where is the gonadatropin-releasing hormone released from
Definition
hypothalamus
Term
GnRH is transmitted to the ____ ____, where it causes the synthesis and secretionof the gonadotropins ______ and _______.
Definition
anterior pituitary gland; FSH; LH
Term
androgens and estrogens stimulate the development of:
Definition
secondary sex characteristics
Term
FSH and LH stimulate the processes of ___ and ___
Definition
spermatogenisis and ova maturation
Term
what is the innermost layer of the corpus/uterine body
Definition
endometrium
Term
the muscular layer of the corpus/uterine body is called the
Definition
myometrium
Term
the outermost layer of the corpus/uterine body
Definition
perimetrium
Term
time between conception and onset of labor, usually used to describe the period during which a woman is pregnant; used interchangeably with prenatal
Definition
antepartum
Term
time from onset of labor to the birth of the infant and placent
Definition
intrapartum
Term
time from birth until the womans body returns to an essentially prepregnant condition
Definition
postpartum
Term
the number of weeks since the first day of the last menstrual period
Definition
gestation
Term
Temporary organ shared by mother and fetus
Allows exchange between maternal and fetal circulation
Fetal nutrition, excretion and respiration
Fetal protection from some harmful substances
Immunity passively passed from mother to fetus
Endocrine function
Definition
Placental Function
Term
Central insertion into the placenta
2 arteries
carry deoxygenated blood from fetus
1 vein
Carries oxygenated blood from placenta to fetus
Wharton’s Jelly
Connective tissue
Prevents compression of cord in-utero
Definition
umbilical cord
Term
what is the directions of fetal growth?
Definition
Cephalocaudal, proximidistal
Term
iFetal growth is ______, _____ and ______ and occurs from ______ to more _______.
Definition
regular, orderly, predictable; simple, complex
Term
this stage of fetal development includes fertilization to implantation and cell mitosis, and the united sperm and egg is called _____.
Definition
pre-embryonic stage, ovum
Term
this stage of fetal development is from implantation to 8 weeks; and the united sperm and egg are referred to as ____.
Definition
embryonic stage, embryo
Term
this stage of fetal development is the time from nine weeks to deliveryand the united egg and sperm are referred to as ___.
Definition
fetal stage, fetus
Term
what stage is this?
embryo is approx 3 cm long and resembles a human being
Tissue differentiates into essential organs and main external features develop (cannot clearly define genitals)
Circulatory system is well established thru the umbilical cord
Long bones begin to form
Definition
embryonic stage
Term
when can the sex of the fetus be determined by ultrasound?
Definition
by 12 weeks
Term
between 9 and 12 weeks what major fetal development occurs?
Definition
Bones begin to ossify
Baby teeth buds begin to form
Fingers and toes begin to form
Fetal movement (not felt by mom)
Term
what is the norm rate for the FHT's 9-12 weeks when done by doppler?
Definition
120-160bpm
Term
what are some medical contraindications for breastfeeding?
Definition
Maternal breast cancer
AIDS
HCV
CMV
Primary HSV
Maternal Rxs
Infants with Metabolic Disorders
Term
what are three irreversible methds of contraception?
Definition
tubal ligation, uterine ablation, vasectomy
Term
list some of the situational contraceptives
Definition
Coitus Interruptus (Withdrawal)
pull and pray
Douching
Fertility Awareness Methods
NFP/ BBT
Calendar/Rhythm Method
Cervical Mucous Method (Billings)
Term
what is the Billing's method of contraception?
Definition
is a method which women use to monitor their fertility, by identifying when they are fertile and when they are infertile during each menstrual cycle. Users pay attention to the sensation at their vulva, and the appearance of any vaginal discharge. This information can be used to achieve or avoid pregnancy during regular or irregular cycles, breastfeeding, and peri-menopause.
Term
a synthetic steroid compound used as a pharmaceutical. It is used as an abortifacient in the first two months of pregnancy, and in smaller doses as an emergency contraceptive.
Definition
RU486
Term
must be used within the first 72 hours of failed BC methods
Is available OTC
Definition
Plan B
Term
the only form of contraception that is 100% effective
Definition
Abstinence
Term
AMENORRHEA
Definition
ABSENCE OR SUPRESSION OF MENTRUATION
Term
DYSMENORRHEA
Definition
PAINFUL MENSTRUATION
Term
DYSPAREUNIA
Definition
PAINFUL INTERCOURSE
Term
GALACTORRHEA
Definition
MILKY DISCHARGE FROM THE BREASTS
Term
HYPERMENORRHEA
Definition
EXCESSIVE MENSTRUATION
Term
HYPOMENORRHEA
Definition
SCANT MENSTRUATION
Term
LIBIDO
Definition
SEX DRIVE/DESIRE
Term
MENARCHE
Definition
BEGINNING OF MENSTRUATION AND FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION
Term
MENOPAUSE
Definition
THE PERMANENT CESSATION OF MENSES, MUST BE ABSENT FOR AT LEAST A YEAR
Term
MENORRHAGIA
Definition
PROFUSE OR HEAVY MENSTRUAL FLOW
Term
METRORRHAGIA
Definition
ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING OCCURRING AT IRREGULAR INTERVALS
Term
MITTELSCHMERZ
Definition
PAINFUL OVULATION
Term
SPINNBARKEIT
Definition
THE ELASTICITY OF THE CERVICAL MUCUS THAT IS PRESENT DURING OVULATION
Term
BBT
Definition
BASIL BODY TEMP
Term
BCM
Definition
BIRTH CONTROL METHOD
Term
BSE
Definition
BREAST SELF EXAM
Term
WHEN AND HOW OFTEN SHOULD A WOMAN PERFORM A BSE?
Definition
2 WEEKS AFTER THE LAST DAY OF HER MENSTRUAL PERIOD AND ONCE EVERY MONTH
Term
BV
Definition
BACTERIAL VAGINAOSIS
Term
PCOS
Definition
-polycystic ovarian syndrome
Term
PID
Definition
-pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
STI
Definition
-sexually transmitted infections
Term
TAH
Definition
-total abdominal hysterectomy
Term
TAHBSO
Definition
-total abdominal hysterectomy bilateral salpingo oopherectomy
Term
TL
Definition
-tubal ligation
Term
TVH
Definition
-total vaginal hysterectomy
Term
what are some factors affecting choice of BCM?
Definition
Developmental Level
Age
Stage Reproductive Life
Marital Status
Client’s H&P
Cultural Beliefs
Motivation of woman
Term
Partner’s wishes
Lactation Status
Cost/Access
Frequency of IC
Effectiveness of Method
Safety
Confidence
Convenience
Definition
factors affecting choice of birth control method
Term
what are the two categories of contraception?
Definition
hormonal methods
barrier methods
Term
Pill Warning Signs-what does the acronym ACHES stand for?
Definition
A - Abdominal Pain
C - Chest Pain
H - Headaches
E - Eye Problems
S – Severe Leg Pain
Term
how effective are most oral contracepives-the pill?
Definition
99%
Term
list the hormonal methods of contraception
Definition
the pill
the depo shot
the patch
IUD
vaginal ring
implanon
Term
LIST THE BARRIER METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION:
Definition
CONDOMS
FEMALE CONDOMS
SPERMICIDES

DIAPHRAM
CERVICAL CAP
Term
WHAT DOES THE ACRONYM pains STAND FOR IN TERMS OF THE PLACEMENT OF AN IUD?
Definition
P – Period Late/Pregnancy

A – Abdominal Pain

I – Infection Exposure

N – Not Feeling Well, Fever, Chills

S – String Missing
Term
LIST THE METHODS FOR EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION
Definition
PLAN B
RU486
Term
LIST THE MSITUATIONAL METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION
Definition
Coitus Interruptus (Withdrawal)
pull and pray
Douching
Fertility Awareness Methods
NFP/ BBT
Calendar/Rhythm Method
Cervical Mucous Method (Billings)
Term
Complete placenta previa, CPD, placental abruption active genital herpes, umbilical cord prolapse, failure to progress in labor, proven nonreassuring fetal status and benign and malignant tumors that obstruct the birth canal
Controversial indications include breech presentation, previous cesarean birth, major congenital anomalies, cervical cerclage, and Rh isoimmunization
Definition
Indications for cesarean birth
Term
WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF hCG (chorionic gonadotropin secretion)
Definition
Supports corpus luteum
Enlarges corpus luteum
Excreted in urine by eighth to tenth day after fertilization (decreases with full formation of the placenta)
Term
Wharton’s Jelly
Definition
Connective tissue
Prevents compression of cord in-utero
Term
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION/PURPOSE OF ANTENATAL TESTING?
Definition
Reproductive technologies used to determine fetal well being
Term
HOW DOES AN ULTRA SOUND PENATRATE THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY?
Definition
HIGH FREQUENCY SOUND WAVES
Term
WHAT ARE THE PREPARATORY STEP THE CLIENT SHOULD TAKE BEFORE AN ULTRA SOUND?
Definition
FULL BLADDER, BUT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE NPO
Term
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF US?
Definition
TRANS-ABDOMINAL AND TRANS-VAGINAL
Term
WHAT DOES THE ACRONYM-ADVOCATE-STAND FOR?
Definition
A – assess the situation
D – diagnose the problem
V – values/cultural, personal
and professional
O – options outlined
C – choices that are practical
A – action chosen and carried out
T – tabulate the results/outcomes
E – educate the client/resources & referrals
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