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What is the Apgar score and how is it used?
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It is a system of scoring an infant's physical condition 1 and 5 minutes after birth. Heart rate, respiration, color, muscle tone, and response to stimuli are rated 0, 1, or 2. The maximum total score is 10.
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What is hydrocephalus?
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An accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain.
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What is placenta previa?
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Placental implantation over the cervical os (opening) or in the lower region of the uterine wall.
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What is pyloric stenosis?
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A narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum.
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What is fibrocystic disease?
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Small sacs of tissue and fluid are found in the breast. This is a common benign condition of the breast.
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Describe endometriosis.
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Endometrial tissue is found in abnormal locations, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, supporting ligaments, or small intestine.
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What is erythroblastosis fetalis?
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Hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus.
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What is carcinoma of the cervix?
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Malignant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer).
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Describe hyaline membrane disease.
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Respiratory problem primarily in the premature neonate; lack of protein in the lining of the lung tissue causes collapse of the lungs. This condition is also known as respiratory distress syndrome.
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Describe carcinoma of the breast.
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A malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts).
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What is kernicterus?
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Is high levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream of a neonate; leads to brain damage and mental retardation.
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What is an ectopic pregnancy?
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Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location.
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Describe what a choriocarcinoma is.
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A malignant tumor of the pregnant uterus. The tumor may appear following pregnancy or abortion.
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What is an abruptio placentae?
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A premature separation of the implanted placenta.
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What is pelvic inflammatory disease? (PID)
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Inflammation in the pelvic region; salpingitis.
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What is preeclampsia?
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A condition that occurs during pregnancy or shortly after and is marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, and edema. If seizures occur, the condition is known as eclampsia or toxemia.
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Describe Down syndrome.
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Chromosomal abnormality (trisomy-21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes.
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Describe what ovarian cysts are.
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Collections of fluid within a sac (cyst) in the ovary.
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What are fibroids?
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Benign tumors in the uterus.
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Describe what carcinoma of the endometrium (endometrial cancer) is.
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A malignant tumor of the uterus (inner lining).
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What is ovarian carcinoma?
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Malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma).
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What is cervicitis?
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Inflammation of the cervix.
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