Exam 1: Chapter 1 and 3 Flashcards
How do we measure maternal mortality rates in the US
number of deaths of any cause related to pregnancy delivery or postpartum per 100,000 live births
How do we measure neonate and infant mortality rates
per 1,000 live births
Where is maternal mortality higher in women living in
rural areas and among poorer communities
What are factors strongly related to maternal mortality
age (younger than 20 and 35 years or older)
lack of prenatal care
low educational attainment
unmarried status
non-caucasian race
What is the rate in the US as of 2021 for maternal mortality
32.9 per 100,000 live births
T/F nearly half of all maternal deaths in the USA are preventable
True
What are the 3 causes in the US for maternal mortality
- chronic conditions
- lack of health insurance
- lack of good data and related analysis
What chronic illness is specifically linked to cause high mortality rate among maternity patients
cardiovascular disease
infection or sepsis
non-cardiovascular disease
The uterus: fundus
the part of the uterus above the level of the uterine tubes
The uterus: body
the part of the uterus from the level of uterine tube to the level of the isthmus
The uterus: cervix
the part below the level of the isthmus
Follicular phase: what occurs
Follicles in the ovary grow and form a mature egg
Follicular phase: starts and ends
day 1 until day 10 to 14
Follicular phase: what hormone dominates
FSH hormone
Follicular phase: LH hormone
A surge of LH hormone it is responsible for affecting the final development and subsequent rupture of the mature follicle
