Pregnancy

Question 0

Cervix

Answer 0

The neck of the uterus that connects to the vagina

Question 1

Uterus

Answer 1

The organ that contains the developing fetus

Question 2

Bloody show

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The plug of mucus that is discharged during labor

Question 3

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

Question 6

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

Question 8

Labor

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Term uses to describe the process of birth

Question 9

Three stages of labor

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

Question 10

Crowning

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The appearance of the baby’s head

Question 11

Supine hypotension syndrome

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Fontanel

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The soft spot between the cranial bones of an instants scull

Question 13

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

Answer 13

1-3 mins after birth

Question 14

Meconium straining

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

Question 15

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

Question 22

Retractions

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Sucking in the skin between the ribs above the sternum

Question 23

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

Question 29

Non accidental trauma

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Injuries caused by abuse

Question 30

Shaken baby syndrome

Answer 30

Central nervous system injuries due to shaking of a child