Newborn Physiologic Adjustments (Reproductive System)

Question 1

An increase in estrogen during pregnancy followed by a drop after birth results in a ______ and even some slightly _________.

Answer 1

Mucoid vaginal discharge
Bloody spotting (pseudomenstruation)

Question 2

The foreskin adheres to the glans and is not fully retractable for __ to __ yrs.

Answer 2

3 to 4

Question 3

With nevus simplex, or epispadias the urethral opening is located where?

Answer 3

In an abnormal position, on or adjacent to the glans, although it can be placed on the penile shaft or perineum.

Question 4

What is hydroceles caused by?

Answer 4

An accumulation of fluid around the testes.

Question 5

A bluish discoloration of the scrotum suggests ____ ____, which needs immediate attention.

Answer 5

Testicular Torsion

Question 6

Swelling of the breast tissue in term infants of both sexes is caused by the _____ of pregnancy.

Answer 6

Hyperestrogenism

Question 7

Normally in a female infant the urethral opening is located where?

Answer 7

Behind the clitoris

Question 8

What does fecal discharge from the vagina indicate?

Answer 8

Rectovaginal fistula

Question 9

Circumcision is contraindicated in the presence of _____ or ______ since the foreskin is used in prepare of these anomalies.

Answer 9

hypospadias

episadias