RH Law Flashcards
Refers to any drug or device that induces abortion or the destruction of a fetus inside the mother’s womb.
Abortifacient
Refers to young people between ages of 10 to 19 years who are in transition from childhood to adulthood.
Adolescent
Signal functions of Bemonc:
*administration of parenteral oxytocic drugs
* administration of parenteral anticonvulsants,
*administration of parenteral antibiotics
*administration of maternal steroids for preterm labor
*performance of assisted vaginal deliveries
*removal of retained placental products
*manual removal of retained placenta
bemonc plus provision of surgical delivery (cesarean section) and blood bank services.
Comprehensive Emergency and Newborn Care
Refers to a program which enables couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly the number and spacing of their children
Family planning
Refers to the principles of equality between women and men and equal rights to enjoy conditions in realizing their full human potentials
Geneder equality
Refers to the policies, instruments, programs, and actions that address the disadvntaged position of women in society by providing preferential treatment and affirmative action
Gender equity
Refers to the involvement, commitment, accountability, and responsibility of males in all areas of sexual health and reproductive health
Male responsibility
Refers to a qualitative and in-deptg study ofthe causes of maternal death with the primary purpose of preventing future deaths
Maternal death review
Refers to the health of a woman of reproductive age including, but not limited to, during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
Maternal Health
Refers to a variety of methods used to plan or prevent pregnancy based on identifying the woman’s fertile days.
Natural family planning
Refers to the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all maters relating to the reproductive system.
Reproductive Health
Refers to the will and ability of a parent to respond to the needs and aspirations of the family and children.
Responsible parenthood
Refers to childbirth managed by a skilled health professional including the enabling conditions of necessary equipment and supporting of a functional health system
Skilled birth attendance
Refers to a midwife, doctor or nurse, who has been educated and trained in the skills needed to manage normal and complicated pregnancies
Skilled health professional