MOTHER BABY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Uterus has 2 functions - Answers - Houses the zygote
Necessary for menstrual cycling (shedding and regeneration of the endometrium)
The ovaries are responsible for - Answers - development of estrogen and progesterone
**progesterone being the most important in pregnancy
also responsible for housing the eggs and releasing them for ovulation
Fallopian tubes - Answers - just a transport system for fertilization
the site of ovum fertilization is the ampulla which is the second division of the fallopian
tube
Most common complaints of women are: - Answers - vaginal discharge/yeast/STI
amenorrhea (absence of menses)
amenorrhea - Answers - primary cause is pregnancy and menopause
Poor diet
Stress
Body building(no body fat)
dysmenorrhea - Answers - painful cramping in the uterus
use NSAID's as antiprostaglandin
heating pads
exercise or rest
diet change (no ETOH, no smoking, no carbs, increase calcium and fluids).
What causes pain because it has prostaglandin in it? - Answers - menstrual blood has
prostaglandins.
NSAIDs are anti-prostaglandin
self breast exams - Answers - women should do self exam monthly, 7-10 after the last
day of the menstrual cycle.
If breast lump is detected by patient: - Answers - call your doctor for an appointment for
an exam and script for possible imaging studies (diagnostic mammogram).
, Nurse's role in exam is: - Answers - to make sure all samples are labeled correctly
assist doctor
make sure pt is comfortable
pt education
infertility - Answers - inability to conceive.
birth control pills - Answers - contain estrogen and progestin
taken at the SAME TIME EVERY DAY
regulates menstrual cycle and lowers blood flow.
protection against endometrial and ovarian
progestin only pill (mini-pill) - Answers - usually given to post-partum patients that are
breastfeeding and can't have estrogen
less effective in suppressing ovulation.
IUD - Answers - implanted in the uterus and releases chemical to damage sperm
can be used for up to 5 years for progestin containing IUD's
10 years for copper containing IUD's (no hormones)
safe for breastfeeding.
increased risk for PID if STI occurs and PID effects fertility
IUD is not recommended for promiscuous women secondary to risk of STI.
abstinence - Answers - [No lovin'] Most effective form of birth control, best way to
protect from STIs and pregnancy.
depo shot - Answers - given every 12 weeks
maintain adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D.
causes lining to get thinner and thinner until no lining left to implant.
return to fertility can be delayed as long as up to 18 months after discontinuing.
DOES NOT CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN!! only causes you to crave more carbohydrates so
you eat more!
condoms - Answers - most effective in protecting from STIs
Uterus has 2 functions - Answers - Houses the zygote
Necessary for menstrual cycling (shedding and regeneration of the endometrium)
The ovaries are responsible for - Answers - development of estrogen and progesterone
**progesterone being the most important in pregnancy
also responsible for housing the eggs and releasing them for ovulation
Fallopian tubes - Answers - just a transport system for fertilization
the site of ovum fertilization is the ampulla which is the second division of the fallopian
tube
Most common complaints of women are: - Answers - vaginal discharge/yeast/STI
amenorrhea (absence of menses)
amenorrhea - Answers - primary cause is pregnancy and menopause
Poor diet
Stress
Body building(no body fat)
dysmenorrhea - Answers - painful cramping in the uterus
use NSAID's as antiprostaglandin
heating pads
exercise or rest
diet change (no ETOH, no smoking, no carbs, increase calcium and fluids).
What causes pain because it has prostaglandin in it? - Answers - menstrual blood has
prostaglandins.
NSAIDs are anti-prostaglandin
self breast exams - Answers - women should do self exam monthly, 7-10 after the last
day of the menstrual cycle.
If breast lump is detected by patient: - Answers - call your doctor for an appointment for
an exam and script for possible imaging studies (diagnostic mammogram).
, Nurse's role in exam is: - Answers - to make sure all samples are labeled correctly
assist doctor
make sure pt is comfortable
pt education
infertility - Answers - inability to conceive.
birth control pills - Answers - contain estrogen and progestin
taken at the SAME TIME EVERY DAY
regulates menstrual cycle and lowers blood flow.
protection against endometrial and ovarian
progestin only pill (mini-pill) - Answers - usually given to post-partum patients that are
breastfeeding and can't have estrogen
less effective in suppressing ovulation.
IUD - Answers - implanted in the uterus and releases chemical to damage sperm
can be used for up to 5 years for progestin containing IUD's
10 years for copper containing IUD's (no hormones)
safe for breastfeeding.
increased risk for PID if STI occurs and PID effects fertility
IUD is not recommended for promiscuous women secondary to risk of STI.
abstinence - Answers - [No lovin'] Most effective form of birth control, best way to
protect from STIs and pregnancy.
depo shot - Answers - given every 12 weeks
maintain adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D.
causes lining to get thinner and thinner until no lining left to implant.
return to fertility can be delayed as long as up to 18 months after discontinuing.
DOES NOT CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN!! only causes you to crave more carbohydrates so
you eat more!
condoms - Answers - most effective in protecting from STIs
