Postpartum Woman
Vocabulary
Newborns
Pregnancy
Labor & Delivery
100
This type of lochia usually occurs during days 4-10 postdelivery
What is SEROSA
100
This is the removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus resulting in the termination of a pregnancy
What is ABORTION
100
This type of delivery helps to squeeze fluid out of the newborn's lungs
What is VAGINAL
100
This is a condition that is a result of blood glucose levels being too high after meals but only lasts the duration of a pregnancy
What is GESTATIONAL DIABETES
100
This is the stage of labor where birth takes place
What is 2ND STAGE
200
______ is the process of the uterus going back to its pre-pregnant state
What is INVOLUTION
200
These follow the delivery of the placenta due to the contraction of the uterus
What are AFTERPAINS
200
This is a condition that results from and infant's blood glucose level falling below 2.8 mmol/L
What is NEONATAL HYPOGLYCEMIA
200
This is a disorder of early pregnancy characterized by severe nausea and vomiting, resulting in weight loss, nutritional deficiencies and/or electrolyte and acid-base imbalance
What is HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM
200
This is the fetal station where the presenting part is at the level of the ischial spine
What is STATION ZERIO
300
The placenta didn't attach at the top of the uterus which contracts, it is planted at the bottom of the uterus. This condition usually results in an emergency C-section
What is PLACENTA PREVIA
300
This is a yellowish fluid secreted by the mammary glands, is rich in antibodies and minerals. Also known as "foremilk"
What is COLOSTRUM
300
This condition occurs after the first 24 hours of life that results from an increased amount of broken down RBCs and shows physical symptoms that progress in a cephalocaudal manner.
What is PHYSIOLOGICAL JAUNDICE
300
This type of pregnancy is where conception occurs in the uterine tube and poses serious risks to the mother
What is ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
300
This pelvic shape is the most favourable for a vaginal birth
What is GYNECOID
400
This is done in the first 24 hours postpartum to cause vasoconstriction and reduce inflammation.
What is USING AN ICEPACK
400
This is painful or difficult urination
What is DYSURIA
400
This injection is given at birth and help newborn's with clotting
What is VITAMIN K
400
This is a serious condition of pregnancy in which the blood pressure rises >140/90 mm Hg, accompanied by proteinuria
What is PREECLAMPSIA-ECLAMPSIA
400
This is the portion of the pelvis below the linea terminals and consists of the inlet, midpelvis and outlet
What is TRUE PELVIS
500
This is what is given to an Rh- negative mother who delivers and Rh- positive infant to prevent the formation of antibodies that may attack future fetuses
What is RHOGAM
500
This is a form of dermatitis that occurs in infants and is characterized by heavy yellow crusted lesions on the scalp
What is CRADLE CAP
500
This occurs to female infants where there may be blood in the diaper as a result of withdrawing from the mother's hormones
What is PSEUDOMENSTRATION
500
This is how much a pregnant woman should gain in weight throughout her entire pregnancy
What is 25-35 lbs
500
This is the relationship of fetal parts to another
What is FETAL ATTITUDE