Ch. 15 Obstetric Operative & Therapeutic Terms

Question 1

cesarean section (C-section)

Answer 1

surgical delivery of a baby via incision through the abdomen and the uterus

Question 2

dilation and evacuation (D&E)

Answer 2

dilation of the cervix and removal of the products of conception; commonly performed in the second trimester after a missed abortion

Question 3

episiostomy

Answer 3

incision of the perineum to facilitate delivery of the baby

Question 4

amnioinfusion

Answer 4

introduction of solution into the amniotic sac; used to relieve fetal distress

Question 5

therapeutic abortion (TAB)

Answer 5

abortion induced for medical reasons

Question 6

version

Answer 6

manual method for reversing the position of the fetus to facilitate delivery

Question 7

external version

Answer 7

abdominal manipulation

Question 8

internal version

Answer 8

intravaginal manipulation

Question 9

abortifacient

Answer 9

drug that causes abortion

Question 10

oxytocin

Answer 10

hormone that induces myotetrial contraction; used to induce labor

Question 11

Rh immune globulin

Answer 11

immunizing agent given to an Rh- mother after delivering an Rh+ baby to suppress immune response

Question 12

tocolytic agent

Answer 12

drug used to stop labor contractions