ULO 7- Abbreviations and Terminology Flashcards
Abbreviations
VE
Vaginal Examination
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PN
Post natal
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MENSES
menstrual cycle/period
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EFW
estimated fetal weight
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MultiP
multiple pregnancies
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FUNDUS/ FUNDAL
the fundal height
from the pubic bone to the top of the belly
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DandC
dilation and curettage
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Cx
Cervix
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Ca
Cancer
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EDB
estimated date of birth
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FSE
fetal scalp electrode
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GRAVID
includes how many pregnancies and gestation the women has
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FHR
fetal heart rate
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PND
post natal depression
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mmHG
mm of mercury (record blood pressure)
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CTG
cardiotocograph
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APH
antepartum haemorrhage
Terminology
Primparous
first birth
Terminology
Parity
total number of births before the current birth
Abbreviations
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
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ROT
right occipical transverse
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FGN
female genital mutilation
Define: AHPRA
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Terminology
Nulliparous
has never given birth to a viable infant—in other words, has never completed a pregnancy beyond 20 weeks gestation
Terminology
Multipara
refers to a pregnant woman who has had at least one previous pregnancy resulting in a live birth or stillbirth before this one—in other words, a woman who has completed at least one pregnancy beyond 20 weeks
Terminology
Define: GrandMULTIP
4 or more pregnancies
Abbreviations
U/A
Urinalysis
Define: Vernix Caeseosa
is a white greasy substance that is secreted from the sebaceous glands and covers the skin of the unborn baby
Define: Xiphisternum
is the point at the bottom of the breast bone
