Pregnancy Flashcards

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Cervix

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The neck of the uterus that connects to the vagina

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Uterus

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The organ that contains the developing fetus

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Bloody show

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The plug of mucus that is discharged during labor

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Placenta

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A disk shaped organ on the inner lining of the uterus that provides nourishment and oxygen to a developing fetus

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After birth

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The placenta is separated from the uterine wall and is delivered

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Umbilical cord

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An extension of the placenta through which the developing fetus receives nourishment while in the uterus

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Amniotic sac

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The sac of fluid in which the developing fetus floats

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Birth canal

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An anatomical passage made up of cervix and the vagina

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Labor

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Term uses to describe the process of birth

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Three stages of labor

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First- uterine contraction to dilation of cervix
Second- birth of baby
Third- delivery of placenta

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Crowning

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The appearance of the baby’s head

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Supine hypotension syndrome

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May produce shock from weight applied to the vena cava vein.

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Fontanel

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The soft spot between the cranial bones of an instants scull

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How long do you wait to clamp and cut the umbilical cord?

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1-3 mins after birth

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Meconium straining

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Greenish or brownish color to the amniotic fluid which means the unborn infant had a bowel movement

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Preeclampsia

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A complication of pregnancy where a woman retains large amounts of fluid and has high blood pressure

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Eclampsia

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A severe complication of pregnancy that produces seizure and possibly coma

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Miscarriage

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The natural loss of pregnancy before the 20 th week

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Fallopian tune

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One of the two tubes that extend up from the uterus to position near the ovary

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Ovary

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One of two almond shaped glands in the female that produce ovum

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Ovum

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Egg

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Pediatric assessment triangle

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Method of remembering the important compounds of pediatric assessment appearance breathing and circulation

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Retractions

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Sucking in the skin between the ribs above the sternum

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Croup

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A common viral infection of the upper airway most common in children 1-5 years old

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Epiglottis

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A bacterial infection that inflames the epiglottis

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Febrile seizures

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Seizures caused by a rapid rise in a body temp usually resulting in a high fever

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Sudden infant death syndrome

SIDS

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The sudden death of an infant in the first year with no identifiable underlying cause

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Child abuse

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Improper or excessive action to injure or harm an infant or child

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Child neglect

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Insufficient attention

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Non accidental trauma

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Injuries caused by abuse

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Shaken baby syndrome

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Central nervous system injuries due to shaking of a child