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20 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 phases of pregnancy?
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antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum.
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What is the focus of nuring care during pregnancy?
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to teach the mother how to maintain good health, or in the case of a mother with a condition that places her or her fetus at risk, to improve her health as much as possible.
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PRENATAL VISITS
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complete history and physical
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What is an obstetric history?
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number and outcomes of past pregnancies; problems in the mother and infant.
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What is a menstrual history?
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usual frequency of menstrual cycles and duration of flow; last normal menstrual period(LNMP); and spotting since the LNMP?
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What is a contraceptive history?
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type used; whether an oral contraceptive was taken before the woman realized she might be pregnant; whether an intrauterine device is still in place.
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What is a medical and surgical history?
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infections(such as hepatitis or pyelonephritis); past surgical procedures; trauma that involved the pelvis or reproductive organs.
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What is a family history?
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history of the woman and her partner to identify genetic or other factors that may pose a risk for pregnancy.
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What is a psychosocial history?
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to identify stability lifestyles and ability to parent a child; significant cultural practices or health beliefs that affect the pregnancy.
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Why does the woman have a complete physical exam on her first visit?
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to evaluate her general health, determine her basiline VS, weight, to evaluate her nutritional status, and identify current physical or social problems.
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Why is a pelvic exam performed?
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to evaluate the size, adequacy, and condition of the pelvis and reproductive organs and to assess for signs of pregnancy.
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OBSTETRIC TERMS
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DESCRIBE HISTORY OF A WOMAN
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Gravida
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being pregnant.
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Nulligravida
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a woman who has never been pregnant.
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Primigravida
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first time pregnancy.
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Multigravida
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has been pregnant before.
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Primipara
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has given birth to her first child.
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Multipara
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has given birth to 2 or more children.
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Nullipara
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has not given birth.
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Age of viability
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20 weeks; able to live outside of the uterus.
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