MIDW1002: Scientific Underpinnings of Midwifery Care

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Embryology and Fetal Development
Define what an embryo is,
What occurs in the first 0 4 week...,
What occurs during weeks 5 8 of p...
13  cards
The Renal System
What do the kidneys filter in ord...,
What is the job of the ureters,
Define homeostasis
18  cards
The Pelvis
The pelvis is made up of 4 bones ...,
The innominate bone is formed by ...,
How many fused vertebrae does the...
26  cards
The Endocrine System
Define homeostasis,
Which 2 major body systems mainta...,
What is a hormone
14  cards
Body Systems
Endocrine includes,
Nervous system controls,
Nervous system includes
16  cards
Postnatal Care
How long does the postnatal perio...,
What does puerperium mean,
What is the purpose of postnatal ...
19  cards
Bone Formation And Growth
What 3 components is bone tissue ...,
Name the 2 types of bone tissue,
Name the 4 different types of bon...
16  cards
Fetal Skull
What is the vault separated by,
Define the word fontanelle,
Name the 4 bones of the vault and...
19  cards
The Basics of Labour
Name the 3 phases of the first st...,
The second stage of labour has 2 ...,
How many stages of labour are there
16  cards
Breast Physiology And Lactation
When does colostrum begin to be c...,
List some of the changes that can...,
What does each breast contain
23  cards
Maternal Physiological Changes
What is the role of the cervix in...,
What is the one change to the ova...,
What changes occur in the uterus ...
3  cards
Female Reproductive Organs
What is the mons pubis,
What is the labia majora,
What is the vestibule
3  cards
The Heart and Fetal Circulation
How many chambers does the heart ...,
Name the 4 chambers of the heart,
What do the ventricles do
35  cards
The Kidney
What is the kidneys main role,
What does the renal artery do,
What vein drains the blood from t...
8  cards
The Placenta
What is the chorion,
What is the corpus luteum,
Where are the chorion and placent...
14  cards
The Bladder
What is micturition,
How it micturition controlled,
What are the effects of a full bl...
3  cards
Gastrointestinal System
What do the organs of the digesti...,
What are the names for the 2 comp...,
The gi tract contains which 6 organs
9  cards
Nervous System
What is the role of the nervous s...,
Commonly known in 2 parts what ar...,
What are the 2 parts of the of th...
6  cards
Fertilization
What is the name of the male gamete,
What is the name of the female ga...,
What does the sperm and oocyte form
8  cards
Skin & Wound Healing
Describe 4 basic a p facts regard...,
Name 4 functions of the human skin,
What is the definition of a wound
13  cards
Minor Disorders
Name 4 minor disorders which occu...,
Name 4 minor disorders that can s...,
Name 4 minor disorders which can ...
17  cards
Pelvic Floor
What are the 3 functions of the p...,
Name the 4 superficial muscles,
What does the external anal sphin...
13  cards
The Immune System
What is the immune system,
What initiates the immune response,
What are the two types of immunity
4  cards
Thermoregulation
What is normal temperature,
What is temperature regulated by,
Heat cannot be destroyed it gets ...
17  cards
Abdomen
What is defined as the abdomen,
What does the abdomen house,
What are abdominal organs protect...
13  cards
1st Stage Of Labour
Define the 1st stage of labour,
Name the 3 stages of 1st stage,
Define the latent stage
16  cards

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