Well Woman Exam Flashcards
What is Gravidity and Parity
G = # of times a woman has been pregnant P = # of pregnancies that led to a birth ≥ 20 wks or infant > 5 grams
What is TPAL in terms of Parity
T = term births (37-42 wks) P = preterm births (20-36+6 wks) A = abortions (< 20 wks) L = living (live births)
Def: Gravid
Woman who is or has been pregnant
Def: Primigravida
Woman who is in or has experienced her first pregnancy
Def: Multigravida
Woman who has been pregnant more than once
Def: Nulligravida
Never been pregnant
Def: Primipara
Has given birth to one child
Def: Multipara
Has given birth to > 1 child
Def: Nullipara
Has never given birth or never had a pregnancy > 20 wks
What is the avg age of menarche
12-13 yo
Def: Primary amenorrhea
No menarche by age 16 yo
What is the avg # of days of a cycle
21-35 days
If a pt has post-coital bleeding, what should the concern be
Cervical cancer
If a pt has post-menopausal bleeding, what should the concern be
Endometiral/Uterine cancer
If a pt has heavy bleeding or passes clots, what should the concern be
Structural abnormality
Def: Naegeles Rule
Establishes an estimated date of confinement (EDC) (LMP - 3 months) + 7 days = EDC (LMP + 9 months + 7 days = EDC
How often should women b/w 20-39 have a clinical breast exam
Every 1-3 years
What are the breast exam guidelines for a women > 40 yo
Annual clinical exam and mammogram