OB Vocabulary

Question 0

intrapartum

Answer 0

From first true contraction to delivery

Question 1

Antepartum Period

Answer 1

From fertilization to first true contraction

Question 2

Postpartum Period

Answer 2

From delivery to six weeks

Question 3

obsteterics

Answer 3

The art and science if caring for a pregnant woman

Question 4

Obstetrician/gynecologist

Answer 4

Person who specializes in diseases of women, care of fetuses a nod pregnant women, labor and childbirth, and postpartum care.

Question 5

Certified nurse midwife

Answer 5

Provides normal Gyn care for the non pregnant woman and monitors pregnant women throughout the birthing process.

Question 6

Nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists

Answer 6

RNs with advanced education and training. Works with MD or nurse midwife.

Question 7

Pediatrician

Answer 7

Responsible for diagnosis, treatment, health and wellbeing of infants and children.

Question 8

neonatologist.

Answer 8

Cares for neonate a and premature infants up to six weeks old.

Question 9

Sexual identity (gender identity)

Answer 9

Describes the person’s inner feelings or beliefs about being male or female. Established early in life, between the ages 3 and 4. Affects sexual behavior, including one’s preference in a sexual partner

Question 10

Coitus, copulation, masturbation, oral or genital, fantasy

Answer 10

Terms for sexual expression

Question 11

The four sexual response cycles

Answer 11

Excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution

Question 12

Excitement

Answer 12

Initiated by erotic suggestions, thoughts, feelings, and sights. Longer period for women than men

Question 13

Plateau

Answer 13

Results from penile thrusts within the vagina. Immediately preceding orgasm.

Question 14

Orgasm

Answer 14

Release of sexual tension

Question 15

Resolution

Answer 15

Resting phase in which the male & female reproductive organs return to pre-excitement state. Female capable of returning to orgasmic phase

Question 16

Gravida

Answer 16

Number of total pregnancies

Question 17

Para

Answer 17

Number of births after 20 weeks regardless of mortality

Question 18

Preterm

Answer 18

Delivery after 20 weeks gestation but before 38 weeks (full term)

Question 19

Term

Answer 19

A pregnancy between 38 and 42 weeks gestation

Question 20

Postpartum

Answer 20

Delivery after 42 weeks gestation

Question 21

Nulligravida

Answer 21

Never been pregnant

Question 22

Primigravida

Answer 22

Pregnant for the first time

Question 23

Multigravida

Answer 23

Pregnant two or more times

Question 24

Primipara

Answer 24

Has delivered once after 20 weeks gestation

Question 25

Naegele’s rule

Answer 25

Count back 3 months from the first day of last menstrual period and add 7 days

Question 26

Fertilization

Answer 26

Conception occurs when a sperm and ovum unite

Question 27

Zygote

Answer 27

The fertilized ovum

Question 28

How long is a sperm viable?

Answer 28

Up to 6 days

Question 29

Eggs must be fertilized within how many hours of ovulation

Answer 29

14 hours

Question 30

There are 46 chromosomes: how many sperm?

Answer 30

23

Question 31

How many of the 46 chromosomes are eggs?

Answer 31

23

Question 32

Blastocyst

Answer 32

The morula entering the uterus

Question 33

Trophoblast

Answer 33

The cells forming the outer layer of a blastocyst

Question 34

Yolk sac

Answer 34

Nourishes embryo

Question 35

Implantation

Answer 35

7 days after (5-6 days after fertilization) burrows into the endometrium (usually upper part) which in turn embeds the fertilized egg into the uterine lining

Question 36

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 36

When the fertilized ovum implants outside the uterine cavity

Question 37

Early signs of ectopic pregnancy

Answer 37

• missed menstrual period or any menstrual irregularity
• unexplained vaginal spotting or bleeding
• vaginal bleeding (plenty) or spotting (scant); less than period flow and can be red or dark brown in color
• lower abdominal pain and cramps
• pain worsens when emptying bladder or bowels, when you cough or when you are active
• intermittent or persistent abdominal pain either on one side or generalized; usually cramp-like or stabbing

Question 38

Late stages of ectopic pregnancy

Answer 38

• sudden, sharp, severe abdominal pain caused by rupture of the Fallopian tube.
• dizziness, fainting and shock (paleness, rapid heartbeat, drop in blood pressure and cold sweats). These may precede or accompany pain (sometimes).