ati book shit maternal exam 1 Flashcards
when does ovulation occur
14 days before next menstrual cycle
how to calculate fertile period
subtract 11 days from # of days from longest cycle (ex. shortest cycle: 26-18 =8th day
longest cycle: 30-11= 19th day
fertile period= days 8-19
what is basal body temp
temp of body at rest
what happens to basal body temp prior to ovulation
temp slightly drops and rises
how to get basal body temp
take temp immediately after waking before doing ANYTHING
what is considered first fertile day when using basal body temp
first day temp drops or elevates
how many consecutive days of temp changes is fertility extended using basal body temp
3 days
what method should basal body temp be used with for increased effectiveness
calendar method
billings method is
using cervical mucous to determine ovualtion
what happens to cervical mucous following ovulation
becomes thin and flexible from estrogen and progesterone (allows sperm viability and motility)
spinnbarkeit sign is
the ability for mucus to stretch between fingers
when is spinnbarkeit sign greatest
during ovulation
how long does fertile period last using billings method
4 days after last day of thin slippery cervical mucus
what should you educate pt not to do before billings test
douche
do natural skin condoms protect against STI’s?
no because they have small pores
why are polyurethane condoms less effective than latex condoms
easily slip and lose shape
what do condoms not protect against
hpv
hsv
syphilis
contraceptive that is dome shaped cup w flexible rim that fits over cervix
diaphragm
when should diaphragm be replaced
every 2 yrs
when should diaphragm be refitted
EVERY PREGNANCY
after 20% weight fluctuation
abdominal/pelvic surgery
when should diaphragm be placed
up to 6 hrs before sex
how long should diaphragm stay in place after sex
6 hrs after
diaphragm should not stay inside for more than?
24 hrs
what should you do before inserting diaphragm to reduce urethra pressure
pee
what should u do with diaphragm after every use
wash with mild soap and water
hormonal contraceptive that contains estrogen and progestin is called
combined oral contraceptives