E1 Class Rep health & fam Flashcards
What are the inner folds of skin that protect the opening of the vagina and produce bactericidal secretions?
Labia minora
What is the fibromuscular area of the vulva between the anus and vagina that stretches for delivery?
Perineal body
When NOT pregnant, the female’s uterus is typically tilted in what direction?
Posterior
When pregnant, the female’s uterus is typically tilted in what direction?
Anterior
What is the area around the cervix where semen can pool/collect?
Posterior fornix
What is the muscular upper portion of the uterus?
Fundus
What is the usual site for implantation of the fertilized egg?
Endometrium
A 50 year old client has a hx of 4 previous vaginal deliveries of infants >9Ibs. She complains of feeling “fullness” in her vagina. A physical exam reveals a prolapsed uterus. Which ligament is showing a dysfunction?
Cardinal
What ligament causes pain when going from lying to sitting position in pregnant women?
Round ligament
Where is the egg typically fertilized?
Ampulla
What is the narrowest part of the bony pelvis and plays a role in fetal station?
Ischial spines
T/F If a women has a breast reduction, she will be unable to unsuccessfully feed her baby.
False
A client is not using any contraceptive method but wants to avoid pregnancy. What days are most women fertile during a 28 day cycle?
Days 13-15
What is the purpose of the scrotum?
Protect and control temperature of sperm
How long are ova fertile?
12-24 hrs
How long do sperm live?
48-72 hrs
Where does fertilization take place?
Ampulla
How many chromosomes from each egg and sperm?
23 egg
23 sperm
What supplies nutrients to the baby before the placenta takes over?
Yolk sac
Two seperate eggs each fertilized by different sperm is called
Fraternal