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What are the parts of the female reproductive system? |
Ovaries Fallopian tubes Uterus Cervix Vagina Breasts |
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Endometrium
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The lining of the inside of the uterus
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Ovaries
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2 glands, one on each side of the uterus that are similar in function to the male testes. Each ovary contains thousands of follicles and each follicle contains an egg. -> Ovulation occurs approx. 2 weeks prior to menstruation. -> if fertilized the egg implants in the endometrium (lining) of the inside of the uterus -> if not fertilized within 36 to 48 hours after being released, the lining is shed as menstrual flow |
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Abruptio placenta |
A premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus |
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Amniotic sac
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The fluid-filled, baglike membrane in which the fetus develops
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Apgar score
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A scoring system for assessing the status of a newborn that assigns a number value each of the five areas of assessment.
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Birth canal
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The vagina and cervix
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Bloody show
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A small amount of blood at the vagina that appears at the beginning of labor and may include a plug of pink-tinged mucus that is discharged when the cervix begins to dilate.
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Breech presentation
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A delivery in which the buttocks come out first.
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Cervix
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Narrowest portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina
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Crowning
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The appearance of the infant's head at the vaginal opening during labor.
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Eclampsia
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Seizures (convulsions) resulting from severe hypertension in a pregnant woman.
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Ectopic pregnancy |
A pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube. |
Occurs once in every 300 pregnancies. |
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Embryo
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The fertilized egg that is early stages of a fetus.
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Fetal alcohol syndrome |
A condition of infants who are born to women who consume alcohol during pregnancy; characterized by growth and physical problems and mental retardation, and variety of congenital abnormalities.
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Fetus
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The developing, unborn infant inside the uterus
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Fundus
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The dome-shaped top of the uterus
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Gestational diabetes
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Diabetes that develops during pregnancy in women who did not have diabetes before pregnancy.
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Lightening
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A sensation felt by a pregnant patient when the fetus positions itself for delivery
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Limb presentation
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A delivery in which the presenting part is a single arm, leg or foot.
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Meconium
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A dark green material in the amniotic fluid that can indicate distress or disease in the newborn; the meconium can be aspirated into the infant's lungs during delivery; the infant's first bowel movement.
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Miscarriage |
The passage of the fetus and placenta before 20 weeks; spontaneous abortion.
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Multigravida
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A woman who has had previous pregnancies
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Nuchal cord
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An umbilical cord that is wrapped around the infant's neck.
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Placenta previa
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A condition in which the placenta develops over and covers the cervix.
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Placenta
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The tissue attached to the uterine wall that nourishes the fetus through the umbilical cord.
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Preeclampsia
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A condition of late pregnancy that involves headache, visual changes, and swelling of the hands and feet; also called pregnancy-induced hypertension
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Pregnancy-induced hypertension
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A condition of late pregnancy that involves headache, visual changes, and swelling of the hands and feet; also called preeclampsia |
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Presentation
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The position in which an infant is born; the part of the infant that appears first.
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Primigravida |
A woman who is experiencing her first pregnancy.
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Prolapse of the umbilical cord
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A situation in which the umbilical cord comes out of the vagina before the infant.
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Spina bifida
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A development defect in which a portion of the spinal cord or meninges may protrude outside of the vertebrae and possibly even outside of the body usually at the lower third of the spine in the lumbar area.
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Umbilical cord
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The conduit connecting mother to infant via the placenta; contains 2 arteries and one vein. |
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Vertex presentation
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A delivery in which the head comes out first.
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3 stages of labor |
Dilation of the cervix -> fetus enters the birth canal and ends when the cervix is fully dilated. -> usually the longest lasting an average of 16 hours.
Delivery of the infant -> begins when the fetus enters the birth canal, ends with the infant being born. -> uterine contractions are closer together and last longer.
Delivery of the placenta -> begins with the birth of the infant and ends with the delivery of the placenta -> placenta must completely separate from the uterine wall. |
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Signs of preeclampsia |
Headache Seeing spots Swelling in the hands and feet Anxiety High blood pressure |
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Supine hypotension syndrome |
Condition caused by compression of the descending aorta and inferior vena cava by the pregnant uterus when the patient lies supine, which reduces the amount of blood that is returned to the heart. |
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5 Pregnant patient trauma guideline |
Maintain an open airway Administer high flow oxygen Ensure adequate ventilation Assessment circulation Transport decisions |
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