MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING (Pillitteri) QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Age of viability - The age at which a baby can survive in the event of a premature birth., Age at which a preterm newborn can survive, about 22 weeks, weight and maturity are crucial Amniocentesis - (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities Amniotic membrane - The innermost layer which encloses the fetus and produces amniotic fluid Chorionic membrane - surround the gestational sac and extends up and migrates into the placenta. Outer fetal membrane Chorionic villi sampling (CVS) - a procedure in which the chorionic villi to are analyzed to diagnose fetal genotypes Decidua - the endometrium or lining of the uterus during pregnancy; it is shed after giving birth Embryo - the developing human organism from about 2 weeks after fertilization through the second month EDB, EDC, EDD - ... Fertilization - process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell Fetus - the developing human organism from 9 weeks after conception to birth Foramen ovale - penetrates interatrial septum from fifth week of embryonic development until birth Hydramnios - more than 2000 ml of amniotic fluid in the uterus. can cause maternal diabetes; esophageal atresia (diminishes or prevents fetal swallowing); and kidney disorders that affect kidney output. Implantation - (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals MdDonald' rule - ... Meconium - thick dark green mucoid material that is the first feces of a newborn child