OB Test 1 Flashcards
What do the words prenatal and antepartum relate to?
pregnancy
intrapartum
child birth
postpartum
first 6 weeks after birth
perinatal
Relating to the period before birth and immediately following
What does women’s health nursing focus on?
the special physical, psychological, and social needs of women throughout their life spans
What does maternity nursing encompass?
care of childbearing women, neonates, and their families through all stages of pregnancy, childbirth, and the first 6 weeks after birth.
What are some factors that affect women’s health?
age race violence human trafficking poverty rape incest
What does Canada and the U.S. rank among industrialized nations in infant mortality rates?
Canada 29th U.S. 31st
What is emphasized in current women’s health practice?
- Evidence-based practice 2. outcomes orientation
What factors improve quality of care?
- risk management 2. learning from sentinel events
What chronic medical conditions contribute to to increasing maternal mortality rates in the U.S.?
heart disease diabetes obesity
What are some of the Healthy People 2020 objectives relating to maternal and infant health?
- Reduce the rate of fetal and infant deaths 2. reduce the rate of maternal mortality 3. reduce preterm births 4. reduce cesarean births among low-risk women
What has helped make the health system more responsive to women’s needs?
Nurses caring for women have been critically important in developing strategies to improve the well-being of women and their infants.
What does the Interprofessional Education Collaborative practice competency domain include?
- values/ethics for inter professional practice 2. roles/responsibilities 3. interprofessional communication 4. teams and teamwork
What does SBAR stand for?
Situation Background Assessment Recommendation
How is the SBAR used to promote communication?
The SBAR utilizes critical thinking skills to: 1. prioritize info 2. relate facts to other facts (remember: review the test before you take a test)
What are the four Serious Reportable Events related to maternity and newborn care?
- maternal death or serious injury associated with labor or birth in a low-risk pregnancy while being cared for in a healthcare setting 2. Death or serious injury of a neonate associated with labor or birth in a low risk pregnancy. 3. Artificial insemination with the wrong donor sperm or wrong egg 4. abduction of a client/resident of any age
What is the most significant barrier to women’s health care access?
the inability to pay
What perinatal events are considered sentinel events?
A perinatal event involving the need to receive 4 or more units of blood and/or admission to the ICU. (ex. Kernicterus is a rare form of brain damage that can occur with jaundice and may require four or more blood transfusions.
What type of ethical concerns have arisen in perinatal care due to increasing use of technology and scientific advances?
- reproductive technology assisting in pregnancies for older woman 2. reproductive services for HIV positive women 3. third party payers assume the cost of services such as induced ovulation and in vitro fertilizations 4. multiple pregnancies and multifetal pregnancies due to in vitro fertilization 5. multifetal pregnancy reduction (selectively terminating one or more fetuses).
menarche
a girl’s first mestruation
menstruation
the periodic uterine bleeding that begins approximately 14 days after ovulation
What are the three cycles of menstruation?
- endometrial 2. hypothalamic-pituitary 3. ovarian
climacteric
a transitional phase during which ovarian function and hormone production decline. (spans the years from onset of perimenopausal ovarian decline to postmenopausal time when symptoms stop)
menopause
refers only to the last menstrual period - can be dated with certainty only 1 year after menstruation ceases.
perimenopause
a period preceding menopause that lasts about 4 years during which ovarian function declines (normal developmental phase during which a woman passes from the reproductive to the non reproductive stage.
What are the four phases of sexual response?
excitement phase plateau phase orgasmic phase resolution phase
What are the top 5 leading causes of death in women in the United states?
- heart disease/cardiovascular disease 2. cancer 3. chronic lower respiratory disease 4. stroke 5. Alzheimer’s disease
What is a health risk associated with adolescent women?
teen pregnancy
What is a health risk associated with young and middle adulthood women?
parenthood after 35 years of age
What is a health risk associated with late adulthood women?
breast disease or ovarian cancer
BMI
Body Mass Index - a measure of an adult’s weight in relation to his or her height
What are the risk factors associated with women’s health?
Substance use and abuse Nutritional problems and eating disorders Eating disorders Lack of exercise Stress Depression, anxiety, mental health Sleep disorders Risky Sexual Practices Environmental and workplace hazards Medical conditions Gynecologic conditions Female genital mutilation Human trafficking Violence against women
What are the 4 C’s of cultural competence?
- Call - what do you call your problem? 2. Cause - What do you think caused your problem? 3. Cope - How do you cope with your condition? 4. Concerns - What are your concerns regarding your condition?
How often should women have their blood cholesterol tested?
Every 5 years beginning at age 45
how often should women get a Papanicolaou (Pap) test?
Between the ages of 21-65: every 3 yrs Between the ages of 30-65: every 5 years (if HPV test is also done) After 65 and 3 negative tests and no risks: women choose to stop screening
How often should women get a mammogram?
every 1-2 years between the ages 40-49 annually after age 40 annually after age 50 biennially ages 50-74
What is the recommended exercise amount per week?
150 moderate per week 75 vigorous per week
What should a nurse do when obtaining a reproductive health history from a woman?
explain the purpose for the questions asked and how the information will be used.
primary amenorrhea
absence of both menarche and secondary sexual characteristics by age 13; absence of menses by age 15 regardless, regardless of the presence of normal growth and development (Myra lecture said 14 and 16)
secondary amenorrhea
a 3-6 month absence of menses after a period of menstruation
dysmenorrhea
pain during or shortly before menstruation in the suprapubic area or lower abdomen
cyclic perimenstrual pain and discomfort (CPPD)
term used to describe women’s symptoms of discomfort during the menstrual cycle
primary dysmenorrhea
a condition associated with the ovulatory cycle; usually appears 6-24 most after menarche; results in ischemia and cyclic lower abdominal cramps.
What is one of the most common gynecologic problems in women?
dysmenorrhea
What are the preferred pharmaceutical therapies used to treat dysmenorrhea?
Primary dysmenorrhea: NSAIDs (prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors) - examples include Diclofenac, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, naproxen. Less severe primary dysmenorrhea: oral contraceptives (OCPs)
what are some common causes of amenorrhea?
- PREGNANCY (most common) - low body weight - common in athletes due to delay or hormonal imbalance - type 1 diabetes - drug abuse - OCP use - endocrine dysfunction
secondary dysmenorrhea
menstrual pain that develops later in life than with primary dysmenorrhea (typically after the age of 25); associated with pelvic pathology such as adenomyosis, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometrial polyps or sub mucous or fibroids)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Physical and psychological symptoms beginning in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and end with the onset of menses.
premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
a more severe variant of PMS in which women have marked irritability, dysphoria, mood lability, anxiety fatigue, appetite changes, and a sense of feeling overwhelmed.
What pharmaceutical therapies are used to treat PMS and PMDD?
NSAIDs OCPs SSRIs (Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Paxil CR)
Endometriosis
the presence and growth of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus.
What are the signs and symptoms of endometriosis?
Major symptoms: secondary dysmenorrhea, deep pelvic dyspareunia (painful intercourse), abnormal bleeding, infertility. Additional symptoms: chronic pelvic pain, pelvic heaviness, or pain radiating into the thighs; bowel symptoms such as diarrhea, pain with defecation, and constipation; pain during exercise.
What is the overall incidences of endometriosis in reproductive-age women, infertile women, and women with chronic pelvic pain?
Reproductive-age: 5-15% Infertile: 30-45% chronic pelvic pain: 33%
What non-pharmaceutical measures are used to treat dysmenorrhea?
- application of heat - aerobic exercise - relaxation training - dietary changes (decreased intake of salt and refined sugar 7-10 days before expected menses - natural diuretics
oligomenorrhea
decreased menstruation, either in amount, duration, or both. (infrequent menstruation)
hypomenorrhea
light menstruation
metrorrhagia
intermenstrual bleeding; any episode of bleeding, whether spotting, menses, or hemorrhage, that occurs at a time other than the normal menses.
menorrhagia
(hypermenorrhea) excessive menstrual bleeding, in either duration or amount
abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)
any form of uterine bleeding that is irregular in amount, duration , or timing and is not related to regular menstrual bleeding.
What symptoms do perimenopausal women seek care for?
- bleeding - changes in menstruation 2. genital changes - vaginal dryness, painful intercoarse, frequent urination, incontinence 3. vasomotor instability - hotflashes, flushing, night sweats 4. fatigue 5. changes related to sexuality
osteoporosis
a progressive loss of bone mass that results from decreasing levels of estrogen after menopause
What are the major health risks of perimenopausal women?
osteoporosis coronary heart disease (due to changes in lipid metabolism)
what are the two types of menopausal hormonal therapy (MHT)
- estrogen therapy (ET) - a woman takes only estrogen 2. HT - a woman takes both estrogen and progestins
What are the risks associated with the long-term use of estrogen-progesterone therapy? What usage of ET is suggested to reduce this risk?
stroke, venous thromboembolism, coronary heart disease, and dementia. The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) supports the use of ET before the age of 60 years and within 10 years after menopause at the LOWEST EFFECTIVE DOSE FOR THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME.
What factors in addition to menopause, increase your risk of osteoporosis?
- obesity - smoking - inadequate calcium intake - disruption of calcium intake (excessive caffeine, alcohol, soft drink consumption) - steroid therapy - disorders such as hypogonadism, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes mellitus
What are alternative therapies used to relieve discomforts associated with menopause?
- homeopathic remedies - acupuncture - herbal therapies - self-management
What are some herbal therapies used to treat symptoms of menopause?
- ginseng (hot flashes) - oriental teas composed of licorice, ginseng, coatis, red raspberry leaf, and chinese rhubarb (hot flashes) - plant foods containing phytoestrogen (isoflavones) such as red clover, wild yams, dandelion greens, cherries, alfalfa sprouts, black and soy beans - Vit E
What are some self-management suggestions to treat symptoms of menopause?
- layered clothing - ice packs - ice water - fans - avoid caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco in the evening - avoid liquids after dinner - kegel exercises - practice yoga, relaxation exercises
genetics
the study of a particular gene
genomics
the study of all the gens in the entire genome
genome
the entire set of genetic instructions found in a cell
genomic medicine
an emerging discipline that involves using genomic information about an individual as part of their clinical care and the health outcomes and political implications of the clinical use.
precision medicine
an emerging approach to preventing and treating illnesses that includes individual variations in genes, environment, and lifestyle
What percentage are human beings identical at the DNA level?
99.9%
What is the human genome project?
a publicly funded international effort coordinated by the NHGRI at the National Institute of Health to map the human genome (the complete set of genetic instructions in the nucleus of each human cell). (Initiated in 1990 with the goal to have a map by 2005 - completed a map in 2003)
What is the key finding from the Human Genome Project?
all human beings are 99.9% identical at a DNA level.
carrier screening
a form of prenatal genetic testing that is used to identify people who carry one copy of a gene mutation that, when present in tow copies, causes a genetic disorder
maternal serum screening
a blood test used to see if a pregnant woman is at increased risk for carrying a fetus with a neural tube defect or a chromosomal abnormality such as DS, Trisomy 13, or trisomy 18
fetal ultrasound/sonogram
an imaging technique using high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the fetus inside the uterus
What are more invasive prenatal tests?
chorionic villus sampling amniocentesis
What are the three main ways that people acquire gene mutations that can lead to cancer?
environmental factors by chance inherited
What is autosomal recessive inheritance?
genetic inheritance of a disorder in which both genes of a pair associated with the disorder must be abnormal for the disorder to be expressed.
If parents have a child with cystic fibrosis, what are the chances that other siblings may have it?
25% chance (1 in 4 chance)
If both parents are a carrier for traits such as sickle cell and cystic fibrosis, and they have a child with the disease, what would be the best test for them to utilize?
recurrence risk
What is a major barrier to genetic testing?
department referrals