Women's Health Final Exam Study Guide
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1. Preparation for Fertilization: Initial steps before sperm and egg unite.
2. Ovum Viability: Ovum lasts 24 hours post-release.
3. Sperm Viability: Sperm survives 48-72 hours in female body.
4. Moment of Fertilization: Sperm and egg unite, restoring diploid number.
5. Zygote Sex Determination: Sex determined by XX or XY chromosomes.
6. Implantation: Trophoblasts attach to endometrium after fertilization.
7. Chorionic Villi: Fingerlike projections aiding implantation into uterus.
8. Fundus: Top of uterus, ideal for implantation.
9. GTPAL: A system to categorize pregnancy history.
10. Gravidity (G): Total number of pregnancies, including current.
11. Term (T): Infants born after 37 weeks gestation.
12. Preterm (P): Infants born between 20-37 weeks gestation.
13. Abortion (A): Pregnancies ending before 20 weeks gestation.
14. Living (L): Number of currently living children.
15. Presumptive Signs of Pregnancy: Symptoms like amenorrhea and breast tenderness.
16. Probable Signs of Pregnancy: Signs including positive tests and Braxton Hicks.
17. Positive Signs of Pregnancy: Confirmed signs like fetal heartbeat and ultrasound.
18. hCG Production: Hormone produced at implantation, doubles every 48-72 hours.
19. Nägele's Rule: Method to calculate estimated date of birth.
20. Quickening: First fetal movements felt around 20 weeks.
21. Normal Fetal Heart Rate (FHR): Healthy range is 110-160 bpm.
22. Fundal Height Measurement: Indicates gestational age based on uterine size.
23. Amniotic Fluid: Fluid cushioning embryo, regulating temperature and growth.
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24. Amniotic Fluid Index: Method to evaluate amniotic fluid volume.
25. Oligohydramnios: Condition with less than 400 ml amniotic fluid.
26. Polyhydramnios: Condition with more than 2000 ml amniotic fluid.
27. Umbilical Cord: Structure providing circulatory pathway for fetus.
28. Wharton's Jelly: Connective tissue preventing umbilical cord compression.
29. Placenta: Organ for gas and nutrient exchange during pregnancy.
30. Maternal Portion of Placenta: Red, flesh-like part attached to uterus.
31. Fetal Portion of Placenta: Shiny gray part connected to fetus.
32. Preeclampsia: Pregnancy complication indicated by headaches and vision changes.
33. Braxton Hicks Contractions: False labor contractions that do not change cervix.
34. Supine Hypotension: Low blood pressure when lying on back.
35. Pica: Craving nonfood items, linked to nutritional deficits.
36. Prenatal Care: Healthcare provided during pregnancy for mother and fetus.
37. Pap Smear: Test for cervical cancer during prenatal screening.
38. CBC: Complete blood count to check for anemia.
39. HIV Screening: Test for human immunodeficiency virus during pregnancy.
40. Urinalysis: Test for infections or glucose in urine.
41. Rubella Titer: Blood test to check immunity to rubella.
42. Group B Streptococcus (GBS): Bacterial infection screened between 35-37 weeks.
43. Ectopic Pregnancy: Pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, often in fallopian tube.
44. Fatigue in Pregnancy: Common discomfort; rest and light exercise recommended.
45. Ectopic Pregnancy: Implantation of embryo outside uterus.
46. Signs of Ectopic Pregnancy: One-sided pain, bleeding, missed period, positive test.
47. Risk Factors for Ectopic Pregnancy: Pelvic infections, tubal damage, previous ectopic pregnancy.
48. Diagnosis of Ectopic Pregnancy: Transvaginal ultrasound used for confirmation.
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1. Preparation for Fertilization: Initial steps before sperm and egg unite.
2. Ovum Viability: Ovum lasts 24 hours post-release.
3. Sperm Viability: Sperm survives 48-72 hours in female body.
4. Moment of Fertilization: Sperm and egg unite, restoring diploid number.
5. Zygote Sex Determination: Sex determined by XX or XY chromosomes.
6. Implantation: Trophoblasts attach to endometrium after fertilization.
7. Chorionic Villi: Fingerlike projections aiding implantation into uterus.
8. Fundus: Top of uterus, ideal for implantation.
9. GTPAL: A system to categorize pregnancy history.
10. Gravidity (G): Total number of pregnancies, including current.
11. Term (T): Infants born after 37 weeks gestation.
12. Preterm (P): Infants born between 20-37 weeks gestation.
13. Abortion (A): Pregnancies ending before 20 weeks gestation.
14. Living (L): Number of currently living children.
15. Presumptive Signs of Pregnancy: Symptoms like amenorrhea and breast tenderness.
16. Probable Signs of Pregnancy: Signs including positive tests and Braxton Hicks.
17. Positive Signs of Pregnancy: Confirmed signs like fetal heartbeat and ultrasound.
18. hCG Production: Hormone produced at implantation, doubles every 48-72 hours.
19. Nägele's Rule: Method to calculate estimated date of birth.
20. Quickening: First fetal movements felt around 20 weeks.
21. Normal Fetal Heart Rate (FHR): Healthy range is 110-160 bpm.
22. Fundal Height Measurement: Indicates gestational age based on uterine size.
23. Amniotic Fluid: Fluid cushioning embryo, regulating temperature and growth.
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_h2jj6p
24. Amniotic Fluid Index: Method to evaluate amniotic fluid volume.
25. Oligohydramnios: Condition with less than 400 ml amniotic fluid.
26. Polyhydramnios: Condition with more than 2000 ml amniotic fluid.
27. Umbilical Cord: Structure providing circulatory pathway for fetus.
28. Wharton's Jelly: Connective tissue preventing umbilical cord compression.
29. Placenta: Organ for gas and nutrient exchange during pregnancy.
30. Maternal Portion of Placenta: Red, flesh-like part attached to uterus.
31. Fetal Portion of Placenta: Shiny gray part connected to fetus.
32. Preeclampsia: Pregnancy complication indicated by headaches and vision changes.
33. Braxton Hicks Contractions: False labor contractions that do not change cervix.
34. Supine Hypotension: Low blood pressure when lying on back.
35. Pica: Craving nonfood items, linked to nutritional deficits.
36. Prenatal Care: Healthcare provided during pregnancy for mother and fetus.
37. Pap Smear: Test for cervical cancer during prenatal screening.
38. CBC: Complete blood count to check for anemia.
39. HIV Screening: Test for human immunodeficiency virus during pregnancy.
40. Urinalysis: Test for infections or glucose in urine.
41. Rubella Titer: Blood test to check immunity to rubella.
42. Group B Streptococcus (GBS): Bacterial infection screened between 35-37 weeks.
43. Ectopic Pregnancy: Pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, often in fallopian tube.
44. Fatigue in Pregnancy: Common discomfort; rest and light exercise recommended.
45. Ectopic Pregnancy: Implantation of embryo outside uterus.
46. Signs of Ectopic Pregnancy: One-sided pain, bleeding, missed period, positive test.
47. Risk Factors for Ectopic Pregnancy: Pelvic infections, tubal damage, previous ectopic pregnancy.
48. Diagnosis of Ectopic Pregnancy: Transvaginal ultrasound used for confirmation.
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