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Ch. 18 Obstetrics Study Guide Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the name of a physician who specializes in the care of women during pregnancy?

A

obstetrician

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2
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How long is gestation?

A

40 weeks - 3 trimesters

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3
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An ovum is . . .

A

female sex cell

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4
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How long can mature ovum survive?

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24 hours

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5
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How long can sperm survive?

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24 - 72 hours in cervical crypts

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6
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Fertilization usually takes place in the outer ______ of the fallopian tube.

A

1/3 - part closest to the ovary

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7
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A zygote is . . .

A

fertilized ovum

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An article of conception is considered an embryo in what time span?

A

2nd - 8th weeks

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9
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An article of conception is considered a fetus after what time span?

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9 weeks

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10
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The amniotic sac is a strong, thin-walled sac. What is the purpose?

A

to protect the growing fetus

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The outer layer of the amniotic sac is called?

A

chorion

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12
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The inner layer of the amniotic sac is called?

A

amnion

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13
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What is the function of amniotic fluid?

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cushions and protects the fetus

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14
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What is the placenta?

A

highly vascular, disk-shaped organ that forms in the pregnant uterine wall for exchange of nutrients and gases between the mother and fetus

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15
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What are the 4 functions of the placenta?

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fetal respiration
nutrition
excretion
produces hormones HCG, estrogen, and progesterone

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16
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The umbilical cord arises from the center of the placenta. What is the function?

A

lifeline between mother and fetus

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17
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Does the blood mix between the baby and mother?

A

not the firstborn

possible Rh incompatibility in future children

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18
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Lacatation =

A

breastfeeding

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19
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Amenorrhea =

A

absence of menstruation

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20
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The uterus grows from ________ to _________ during pregnancy.

A

2 oz to 2 lbs

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21
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The cervix and vagina take on a bluish-violet hue, this is called . . .?

A

Chadwick’s sign
due to increased blood flow
early sign of pregnancy

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22
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Softening of the cervix is called?

A

Goodell’s sign

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23
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Increased vaginal discharge at the beginning of pregnancy . . .

A

leukorrhea

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24
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What changes happen to the breasts during pregnancy?

A

increase in size

areola becomes darkly pigmented

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25
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What is colostrum?

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thin, yellowish fluid secreted by breasts the first few days after delivery

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26
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Why is it better for pregnant women to lie on their side?

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to prevent supine hypotension

relieve pressure on abdominal blood vessels

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27
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Why do women have more urination during the first 3 months of pregnancy?

A

the increased size of the uterus creates additional pressure on the bladder

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28
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What is chloasma?

A

mask of pregnancy

fades over time

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29
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What is a normal weight gain during pregnancy?

A

20 - 30 lbs

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30
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EDC

A

estimated date of confinement

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31
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EDD

A

estimated date of delivery

32
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HCG

A

human chorionic gonadotropin

33
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LMP

A

last menstrual period

34
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SVD

A

spontaneous vaginal delivery

35
Q

What formula is used to calculate the estimated date of confinement (EDC)?

A

Nagele’s rule

36
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What is Nagele’s rule?

A

Subtract 3 mos from the beginning of LMP

add 7 days to the date

37
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Amnion =

A

inner of two membrane layers that surround and contain the fetus and amniotic fluid

38
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Braxton-Hicks contractions =

A

irregular, ineffective contractions of the uterus

39
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Coitus =

A

sexual intercourse, copulation

40
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Doppler =

A

listening device for fetal heartbeat

41
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Edema =

A

swelling, water retention

42
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Effacement =

A

thinning of the cervix

43
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Episiotomy =

A

incision of the perineum

44
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Fundus =

A

top of the uterus

45
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Gestation =

A

term of pregnancy

46
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Gravida =

A

pregnant

47
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Lithotomy position =

A

lying on back, knees bent, heels in elevated foot rests

normal delivery position

48
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Multigravida =

A

multiple pregnancies

49
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Para =

A

given birth = deliveries

50
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Multipara =

A

given birth more than once

51
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Pyrosis =

A

heartburn

52
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Preeclampsia =

A

high blood pressure
proteinuria
edema
= after 20 weeks gestation

53
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Salpingectomy =

A

removing (1 or 2) fallopian tube(s)

54
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Oophorectomy =

A

removing (1 or 2) ovary(ies)

55
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Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) =

A

removing both tubes and ovaries

56
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Dilation =

A

up to 10 cm

57
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Abortion (medical term) =

A

miscarriage / spontaneous abortion
usually happens during 1st trimester
bleeding, cramping, pressure

58
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If all products of conception are not expelled, what is necessary?

A

D&C

59
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Abruptio placenta =

A

premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall after 20 weeks of gestation or labor

60
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Symptoms of abruptio placenta =

A

board-like firmness to the abdomen

with tenderness and bleeding

61
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Placenta previa =

A

placenta is implanted in the lower uterus over the cervical opening

62
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Symptoms of placenta previa =

A

causes bleeding during the 3rd trimester

63
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Ectopic pregnancy =

A

tubal pregnancy

usually rupture between 6-12 weeks

64
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Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy =

A

vaginal spotting

sharp abdominal pain

65
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Treatment of ectopic pregnancy =

A

surgery is performed if it hasn’t ruptured,

if it has ruptured a salpingectomy is done

66
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Gestational diabetes =

A

developing diabetes during pregnancy

67
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When does gestational diabetes usually present?

A

latter part of pregnancy

increased risk with obesity, positive diabetic family history, birthing large babies, and maternal age over 30

68
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Hyperemesis gravidarum =

A

severe vomiting during pregnancy

69
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Incompetent cervix =

A

cervical os (opening) dilates before term, spontaneous abortion results

70
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What is the treatment for an incompetent cervix?

A

suturing the cervix = cerclage

sutures removed near the end of pregnancy

71
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What is Rh incompatibility?

A

incompatibility between an Rh negative mother’s blood with her Rh positive baby’s blood causing the mother’s body to develop antibodies that will destroy the Rh positive blood.

72
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Amniocentesis =

A

surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to extract amniotic fluid

73
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Why is an amniocentesis performed?

A

test DNA for abnormalities

74
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Cesarean section =

A

abdomen and uterus are incised

baby is delivered transabdominally

75
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Pelvic ultrasound =

A

high frequency sound wave to examine the abdomen and pelvis

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