OB NORMAL Flashcards
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Scrotum
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Penis
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External structure (protect)
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pad of adipose tissue located over the
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symphysis pubis.
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covered by a triangular coarse curly hair.
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Functions:
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2 small lips
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two folds of hairless connective tissue.
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pinkish
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not covered with pubic hair
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Child bearing - becomes firm and full
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Menopause - atrophied
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2 large lips longitudinal fold
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extends
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Clitoris
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Function:
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almond
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Sensitive to manipulation (easily thorn)
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Fourchette - cut during episiotomy.
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For urination
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secretes mucus for lubrication (alkalinic)
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a.k.a Paraurethral gland
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Tough
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Healing
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external opening of the vagina
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deoderlein’s bacillus
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normal ph - 3.8 to 5.0
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para-vaginal or vulvo vaginal gland
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secretes mucus
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inferior part of vagina
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Bartholin’s
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mascular structure
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located between vagina and anus
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Layers of the uterus
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2 to 4 inches long
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serves
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passageway
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ampulla
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interstitium
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AOG - age of gestation
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EDD - expected date of delivery
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hormone for the women
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Function:
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hormone for the mother
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prepares the endometrium for
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responsible for uterine contraction
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decreases GI motility which causes
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mood swings during pregnancy
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increase in basal body temperature
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development in mammary gland
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Should maintain level of progesterone
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episodic
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Structures involved:
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occurs
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moderate increase in the vital signs
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sex flush
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erection; for the
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may last from minutes to hours
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foreplay
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further increase in the vital signs
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women;
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Short time (30 sec to 3 mins)
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more erection
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reached before orgasm
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“Orgasmic platform”
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Note: Encourage foreplay
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Women have more problems with orgasm
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Men: problems with ejaculation,
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2 to 10 seconds
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pain during coitus
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can occur because of endometriosis,
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Estrogen- maintains wetness; decrease
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Prone to vaginismus
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Ovum - ovulation to fertilization
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Zygote - fertilization to implantation
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Embryo - implantation to 5-8 weeks AOG
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Fetus - 8 weeks until term
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Neonate- birth to first 28 days of life
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Conceptus - developing embryo and
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Age of Viability - 20 weeks / 20 to 24
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Equal maturation of both sperm and
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Ability of the sperm to reach the ovum
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Ability of the sperm to penetrate the zone
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Implantation may occur 7 to 10 days after
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from ovulation; 3 to 4 days, after it
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Trophoblast cells - becomes the placenta
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Protection
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Remaining portion of uterine lining
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fingerlike projections
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Reach about 200 villi at term
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Present as early as 11-12 weeks of AOG
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CV: central core - connective tissue
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Central core: Capillaries
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The outer of the two covering layer is
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Cytotrophoblast:
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early detection of genetic abnormalities
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removal of tissue sampling from the fetal
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9 to 12 weeks or during the 1st trimester
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be careful because complication includes:
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genetic investigation
during 1st trimester = there will be normal
delivery
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2 layers
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Bag of water
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Musty odor with crystalized ferning
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500 to 1200 ml
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Life span of amniotic fluid- 42 weeks
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As early as 37-38 weeks the amniotic fluid
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Function:
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more than 2000 ml - 4000 ml amniotic
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pocket of fluid that is more than 8 cm
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Amniotic Fluid - form in the kidneys,
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Esophageal atresia - incomplete
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Normal pocket of amniotic fluid - 2 to 8
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Problems with the production of amniotic
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CNS
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Peripheral Nervous System
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Skin, hair and nails
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Sebaceous glands
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Sense organs
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Mammary glands
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Tooth enamel
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supporting structures of the body
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Heart and Circulatory System
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Reproductive System
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Any drugs, virus or irradiation that expose
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Toxoplasmosis
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German Measles
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Viral infection
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Deafness- most common side effect
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Painless, irregular / Practice or
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From abdomen radiates to the back
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To increase placental perfusion
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