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Basic Medical Terminology- Abbreviations Flashcards

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Medical term for measuring uterus:

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Fundal height

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Medical term for palpating baby’s position

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Abdominal palpation

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What does ROM stand for

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Rupture of membrane (amniotic water broke)

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Ambulate

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Walk

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Antepartum term
EDD

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Estimated Due Date

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Antepartum term
LMP

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Last menstrual period

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Naegele’s Rule

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based on the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) minus 3 months + 7 days.

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Antepartum term
GTPAL

Example: 3-2-0-1-2

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Gravida, Term, Preterm, Abortions, Living children. Example: A woman with a GTPAL of 3-2-0-1-2 has had 3 pregnancies, 2 term births, 0 preterm, 1 abortion, and 2 living children.

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Neonatal term
APGAR

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Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration.

Scoring system for newborn health at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.

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Neonatal term
SGA/LGA

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Small for Gestational Age (<10th percentile) / Large for Gestational Age (>90th percentile).

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Fetal position
LOA

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Left Occiput Anterior: Baby’s occiput (back part of head) is facing the mother’s left anterior pelvis. Most favorable for delivery.

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Fetal position
OP

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Occiput Posterior: Baby’s back is toward the mother’s back, leading to potential “back labor.”

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Postpartum terms
Lochia

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Postpartum vaginal discharge consisting of blood, mucus, and uterine tissue. Stages: Rubra, Serosa, Alba.

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PROM

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Premature Rupture of Membranes

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GBS
When is it tested?
What is given if positive?

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Group B Streptococcus: Tested at 35–37 weeks. Prophylactic antibiotics are given during labor if positive.

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EGA

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Estimated Gestational Age

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Fundal Height (FH)

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Measurement in cm from the pubic symphysis to the uterine fundus.

Within 2 weeks to gestational age either way. 28 weeks could measure 26-30cm

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Parity

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The number of pregnancies carried to viability (20+ weeks), regardless of outcome.

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Pregnancy complications
PIH

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Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension. High blood pressure diagnosed after 20 weeks without proteinuria.

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proteinuria

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the presence of abnormal quantities of protein in the urine, which may indicate damage to the kidneys.

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Preeclampsia

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A condition characterized by hypertension, proteinuria, and signs of organ damage, such as elevated liver enzymes or headaches.

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HELLP

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Hemolysis (break down of red blood cells) , Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets. A severe form of preeclampsia requiring immediate intervention.

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IUGR

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Intrauterine Growth Restriction. Fetus measuring below the 10th percentile for gestational age.

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GDM

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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Glucose intolerance diagnosed during pregnancy.

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PPROM

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Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes. Membrane rupture before 37 weeks, increasing infection and preterm labor risks.

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Prenatal testing
NST

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Non-Stress Test. Evaluates fetal well-being by monitoring FHR in response to fetal movements. Example: “Reactive NST shows two accelerations in 20 minutes.”

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Prenatal testing
BPP

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Biophysical Profile

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Rhogam

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Medication given to Rh-negative mothers at 28 weeks and postpartum to prevent Rh sensitization.

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Leopold’s Maneuvers

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Series of abdominal palpations to determine fetal lie, position, and presentation.

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SVE

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Sterile Vaginal Exam. Assesses cervical dilation, effacement, and station.

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Oligohydramnios

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Low amniotic fluid levels, measured by AFI <5 cm.

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Polyhydramnios

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Excessive amniotic fluid, measured by AFI >25 cm

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PTL

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Preterm Labor. Labor occurring between 20 and 37 weeks gestation.

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Antepartum Hemorrhage

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Bleeding after 20 weeks, often due to placenta previa or placental abruption.

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ECV

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External Cephalic Version. A procedure to turn a breech baby to a head-down position.

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Lightening

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When the baby drops into the pelvis, typically occurring in the last few weeks of pregnancy.

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EGA

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Estimated Gestational Age

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Define HELLP syndrome

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Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets—a severe complication of preeclampsia requiring immediate medical intervention.

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What does LOT stand for in fetal position?

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Left Occiput Transverse. The occiput is facing directly toward the left side of the mother’s pelvis.

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What does ROT stand for in fetal position?

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Right Occiput Transverse. The occiput is facing directly toward the right side of the mother’s pelvis.

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What is the meaning of ROP in fetal positioning?

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Right Occiput Posterior. The occiput is facing the mother’s right posterior pelvis, which may result in a longer or more difficult labor.

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What does OA mean in fetal positioning?

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Occiput Anterior. The occiput is facing directly toward the anterior pelvis. This position facilitates a smooth delivery.

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What does OT indicate about the baby’s position?

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Occiput Transverse. The baby’s occiput is aligned directly to the mother’s side, facing neither anterior nor posterior.

44
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What is the definition of “breech presentation”?

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The baby’s buttocks or feet are positioned to deliver first instead of the head. Variants include frank breech, complete breech, and footling breech

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What does “vertex presentation” mean in fetal positioning?

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The baby is head-down, with the occiput as the presenting part, ideally positioned for delivery.

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What does LSA stand for in fetal positioning?

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Left Sacrum Anterior. This describes a breech presentation with the baby’s sacrum toward the mother’s left anterior pelvis.

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What does RSA stand for in fetal positioning?

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Right Sacrum Anterior. This describes a breech presentation with the baby’s sacrum toward the mother’s right anterior pelvis.

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What is a compound presentation?

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When a fetal extremity, such as a hand or arm, presents alongside the head. This can complicate delivery.

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What is the meaning of “asynclitism” in fetal positioning?

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Asynclitism refers to the fetal head being tilted to one side, causing it to enter the pelvis at an angle. This may prolong labor.

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What is the difference between fetal lie and fetal presentation?

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Fetal Lie: Refers to the baby’s longitudinal axis relative to the mother (e.g., longitudinal, transverse, or oblique).

Fetal Presentation: Refers to the part of the fetus that enters the pelvis first (e.g., vertex, breech, shoulder).

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What does “malpresentation” mean?

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Any fetal presentation other than vertex (e.g., breech, transverse lie, face presentation).

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RR

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Respiratory rate

53
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What does UC stand for in labor charting?

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Uterine Contractions

54
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What does BTL stand for?

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Bilateral Tubal Ligation. A permanent form of sterilization.

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What does EBL stand for in charting?

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Estimated Blood Loss

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What does AROM stand for?

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Artificial Rupture of Membranes. Intentional breaking of the amniotic sac, typically to induce or augment labor.

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What does PPH stand for?

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Postpartum Hemorrhage. Defined as blood loss of >500 mL after vaginal birth or >1000 mL after cesarean delivery.

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What does BUBBLE-HE stand for in postpartum assessment?

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An acronym for postpartum evaluation:

B: Breasts

U: Uterus

B: Bladder

B: Bowels

L: Lochia

E: Episiotomy (or perineum)

H: Homan’s Sign (for DVT)

E: Emotional Status

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Lochia Rubra

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Red, lasts 3–4 days.

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Lochia Serosa:

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Pink/brown, lasts 4–10 days.

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Lochia Alba:

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White/yellow, lasts up to 6 weeks.

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What is Lochia?

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Vaginal discharge after childbirth, consisting of blood, mucus, and uterine tissue.

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What does RhoGAM administration prevent in the postpartum period?

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RhoGAM prevents Rh sensitization in Rh-negative mothers with Rh-positive babies. Given within 72 hours postpartum.

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What does REEDA stand for in postpartum perineal assessment?

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An acronym to evaluate healing of perineal trauma:

R: Redness

E: Edema

E: Ecchymosis

D: Discharge

A: Approximation of wound edges

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What is uterine involution?

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The process by which the uterus returns to its pre-pregnancy size and position. Usually complete by 6 weeks postpartum.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary PPH?

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Primary PPH: Occurs within the first 24 hours postpartum.

Secondary PPH: Occurs 24 hours to 6 weeks postpartum.

67
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What does Homan’s Sign check for in the postpartum period?

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Pain in the calf during dorsiflexion of the foot, used as a sign of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

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What is the role of oxytocin postpartum?

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Stimulates uterine contractions to reduce postpartum bleeding and supports milk ejection during breastfeeding.

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