Scientific Terms in Pregnancy and Reproduction
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What is a permanent method of contraception that involves closing the fallopian tubes?

  • Vasectomy
  • Intrauterine Device (IUD)
  • Condom
  • Tubal ligation (Female sterilization) (correct)

    • Which hormone is NOT secreted by the ovaries?

  • Progesterone
  • Luteinizing hormone (LH) (correct)
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
  • Estrogen

    • Which contraceptive method requires a trained health professional for insertion and removal?

  • Oral contraceptive pills
  • Tubal ligation
  • Intrauterine Device (IUD) (correct)
  • Condom

    • What is a common sign of ectopic pregnancy?

    <p>Sudden/recurrent severe abdominal pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bearing down is encouraged during which stage of labor?

    <p>Second stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes bleeding before 20 weeks of gestation?

    <p>Antepartum hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scientific term for the softening of the cervix, uterus, and vagina during pregnancy?

    <p>Hegar's sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the permanent method of contraception where fallopian tubes are closed?

    <p>Tubal ligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the attempt of the uterus to expel its contents?

    <p>Abortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, seizures, or coma during pregnancy?

    <p>Preeclampsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is referred to as the first time the mother feels fetal movements?

    <p>Quickening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a fetus that is dead and retained inside the uterus?

    <p>Missed abortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the premature separation of a normally situated placenta?

    <p>Abruptio placentae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland to initiate breast milk production at birth?

    <p>Prolactin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk associated with primary post-partum hemorrhage?

    <p>Hypovolemic shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the degree of (+2) molding of the fetal head indicate?

    <p>Moderate compression during labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors are included in the classification of bleeding late in pregnancy?

    <p>Placenta previa and vasa previa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of using IUDs for contraception?

    <p>Minimal maintenance required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of true labor?

    <p>Painful contractions that remain constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of individuals should avoid using injectable contraceptives?

    <p>Women smoking over 35 years of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common parts of the fallopian tube?

    <p>Fimbriae, Ampulla, Isthmus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In inevitable abortion, what is the status of the cervical os?

    <p>Dilated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes HELLP syndrome from other pregnancy-related conditions?

    <p>Elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common method of placenta separation?

    <p>Central separation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In labor, which of the following signs are considered premonitory?

    <p>Braxton Hicks contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the puerperium period?

    <p>The first 6 weeks post-delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes true pelvis composition?

    <p>Innominates, sacrum, and coccyx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential fetal cause of spontaneous abortion?

    <p>Chromosomal abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The relationship between the long axis of the fetus and the long axis of the mother is known as what?

    <p>Fetal lie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common nursing management practice for a vesicular mole?

    <p>Providing emotional support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of discharge is lochia serosa characterized by?

    <p>Pinkish yellow discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the physiological changes during pregnancy affecting the integumentary system?

    <p>Hyperpigmentation of the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recognized disadvantage of using condoms?

    <p>Possibility of breakage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone levels drop when fertilization does not occur?

    <p>Estrogen and progesterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of the use of an IUD?

    <p>Pelvic infection risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which groups are categorized under hypertensive disorders during pregnancy?

    <p>Gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, pure hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition defines complete placenta previa?

    <p>Placenta entirely covers the internal os</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary functions of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?

    <p>Promoting testosterone production and ovarian follicle growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the common preventive measures to avoid spontaneous abortion?

    <p>Reducing alcohol consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Scientific Terms

    • Menstrual Cycle Changes: Cyclic changes in the endometrium, driven by estrogen and progesterone.
    • Ovulation: The expulsion of a mature ovum from a ruptured Graafian follicle.
    • Multigravida: A woman in her second or subsequent pregnancy.
    • Stillbirth: A fetus born dead after 20 weeks' gestation.
    • Pregnancy Softening: Softening of the cervix, uterus, and vagina during pregnancy.
    • Quickening: The first feeling of fetal movement by the mother.
    • Pre-eclampsia: A disease with high blood pressure, protein in the urine, seizures, or coma.
    • Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Bleeding before 20 weeks of gestation.
    • Uterine Contraction: An attempt by the uterus to expel its contents.
    • Missed Abortion: A dead fetus retained within the uterus.
    • Ectopic Pregnancy: Pregnancy outside of the normal uterine cavity.
    • Placental Abruption: Premature detachment of a normally situated placenta.
    • Incomplete Abortion: Termination between 20-28 weeks (500-1000 gm fetal weight).
    • Fetal Relationship: The relationship of fetal parts to each other.
    • Cervical Effacement: Shortening or taking up of the cervical canal.
    • Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM): Rupture of membranes (chorion & amnion) 1 hour or more prior to labor onset.
    • Shoulder Dystocia: Arrest of the baby's shoulder behind the pubic bone.
    • Cord Prolapse: Descent of the umbilical cord into the vagina before the presenting part after ROM.
    • Lochia: Uterine discharge through the vagina during the first 3-4 weeks postpartum.
    • Postpartum Hemorrhage: Bleeding after the first 24 hours of delivery until the end of puerperium.
    • Family Planning: Practices to attain specific reproductive goals.
    • Tubal Ligation: Permanent contraception by closing the fallopian tubes.
    • Presenting Part: The first part of the fetus entering the pelvic inlet, felt on vaginal exam.
    • Primigravida: First-time pregnant woman.
    • Pelvic brim Passage: Passage of the biparietal diameter of the fetal head through the pelvic brim.
    • Second Stage of Labor: Stage from full cervical dilation to delivery of the baby.
    • Intrauterine Device (IUD): A small device fitted into the uterus.
    • Prenatal Care: Comprehensive health supervision of a pregnant woman before delivery.
    • Chloasma: Darkening of skin, often along the midline.
    • Linea Nigra: Dark line from the umbilicus to pubis.
    • Goodell's Sign: Softening of the cervix.
    • Chadwick's Sign: Bluish discoloration of the cervix.
    • Palmer's Sign: Softening of the isthmus.
    • Gestational Hypertension: High blood pressure during pregnancy, not pre-existing or evolving into pre-eclampsia.
    • Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension: See Gestational Hypertension.
    • Caput Succedaneum: Swelling of the fetal scalp.
    • Abortion: Termination of a pregnancy before fetal viability.
    • Missed Abortion: Fetus dies but remains in the uterus
    • Threatened Abortion: Possible loss of pregnancy with bleeding & cramps but no full expulsion.
    • Septic Abortion: Infection following abortion.
    • Vesicular Mole (Hydatidiform Mole): Abnormal pregnancy with proliferation of trophoblast cells.
    • Normal Labor: The natural progression of contractions to deliver fetus.

    Definitions

    • Amenorrhea: Absence of menstruation.
    • Menstrual Cycle: Monthly cyclical changes in the female reproductive system.
    • Proliferative Phase: Phase of the menstrual cycle characterized by endometrial thickening.
    • Episiotomy: Incision of the perineum to facilitate childbirth.
    • Menarche: First menstruation.
    • Ovulation: Release of the egg from the ovary, typically during mid-cycle.
    • Reproductive Health: Comprehensive physical, mental, and social well-being in the reproductive years.
    • Gravida: Number of times a woman has been pregnant.
    • Primigravida: First pregnancy in a woman.
    • Multigravida: A woman who has had more than one pregnancy.
    • Stillbirth: Fetus born dead after 20 weeks of development and gestation.
    • Leucorrhea: White or whitish vaginal discharge.
    • Quickening: The first fetal movement felt by the mother.
    • Antenatal Care: See Prenatal Care.
    • Multipara: Woman who has given birth to more than one child.
    • Chloasma: Skin darkening during pregnancy.
    • Linea Nigra: Dark line along the abdomen during pregnancy.
    • Goodell's Sign: Softening of the cervix.
    • Chadwick's Sign: Bluish discoloration of the cervix.
    • Hegar's Sign: Softening of the uterine isthmus.
    • Lightening: Fetus dropping lower in the pelvis, often perceived as a change in the mother's center of gravity.
    • Gestational Hypertension: High blood pressure beginning or worsening during pregnancy.
    • Pregnancy-induced hypertension: See Gestational Hypertension.
    • Caput Succedaneum: Swelling and edema of the fetal scalp associated with childbirth head molding pressure.
    • Pre-eclampsia: Pregnancy-related condition involving raised blood pressure and protein in urine.
    • Eclampsia: More serious form involving seizures.
    • Abortion: Termination of a pregnancy before viability.
    • Missed Abortion: Fetal death without expulsion.
    • Threatened Abortion: Possible pregnancy loss with bleeding and cramping, but not full expulsion.
    • Septic Abortion: Infected abortion.
    • Vesicular Mole (Hydatidiform Mole): Abnormal pregnancy with trophoblastic proliferation.
    • Ectopic Pregnancy: Pregnancy outside the uterus.
    • Placenta Previa: Placental implantation covering the cervix opening.
    • Abruptio Placentae: Premature separation of the placenta.
    • Bleeding in early pregnancy: Bleeding prior to 20 weeks gestation.
    • Bleeding late in pregnancy: Bleeding after 20 weeks gestation.
    • Primipara: Woman who has given birth to one baby.
    • Normal Labor: Physiologic process of uterine contractions leading to childbirth.
    • Show: Mucous discharge preceding labor onset mixed with blood, signaling cervical dilation.
    • Effacement: thinning of cervix.
    • Lie: Relationship between fetal long axis and maternal long axis.
    • Immature Labor: Labor before fetal maturity.
    • Premature Labor: Labor before 37 weeks.
    • Postmaturity: Labor overdue beyond the expected date.
    • Attitude: Relationship of fetal parts to each other.
    • Presentation: Part of fetus presenting first into the pelvis
    • Denominator: Specific area of the fetal presenting part.
    • Position: Relationship of the fetal presenting part to the maternal pelvis.
    • Crowning: Fetal head presenting at introitus.
    • Molding: Shaping of the fetal head during labor.
    • Engagement: Fetal presenting part passing the pelvic inlet.
    • Partogram: Graph used to track labor progress.
    • First Stage of Labor: From onset of labor to complete dilation.
    • Second Stage of Labor: From complete dilation to delivery of the baby.
    • Third Stage of Labor: From delivery of the baby to delivery of the placenta.
    • Fourth Stage of Labor: First few hours after delivery, stabilization period.
    • Obstetric Emergency: Unexpected complication requiring immediate action during pregnancy or labor.
    • Ruptured Uterus: Tear in the uterine wall.
    • Shock: Hypovolemic shock, insufficient blood flow.
    • Premature Rupture of Membranes: Rupture of fetal membranes prior to labor onset.
    • Shoulder Dystocia: Impaction of fetal shoulders due to the birth canal anatomy.
    • Cord Prolapse: Umbilical cord falling below or in front of the baby during labor.
    • Cord Presentation: Umbilical cord presenting first below fetal head, putting it at risk of compression.
    • Occult Prolapse: Cord prolapse not visible but diagnosed through fetal heart rate abnormalities.
    • Puerperium: Postpartum period.
    • Lochia: Postpartum vaginal discharge.
    • Lochia Rubra: Red vaginal discharge after childbirth.
    • Lochia Serosa: Pinkish-yellow discharge after lochia rubra.
    • Lochia Alba: White or yellowish vaginal discharge after childbirth.
    • Postpartum Hemorrhage: Excessive bleeding after delivery and during early postpartum.
    • Primary Postpartum Hemorrhage: Bleeding within 24 hours of delivery.
    • Secondary Postpartum Hemorrhage: Bleeding after 24 hours.
    • Puerperal Sepsis: Infection of the reproductive tract post-delivery.
    • Family Planning: Methods and practices controlling conception.
    • Vasectomy: Male sterilization procedure.
    • Tubal Ligation: Female sterilization procedure.
    • Braxton Hicks Contractions: Irregular uterine contractions during pregnancy.
    • Ballottement: Rebounding of the fetus when gently pressed with a finger or finger in the mother's lower abdomen.
    • Striae Gravidarum: Stretch marks on the skin.
    • Hegar's Sign: Softening and compressibility of the isthmus portion of the uterus.
    • Lightening: The descent of the fetus, often perceived as a shift in the mother's center of gravity.

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