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EMT-B Bradey V11 - Chapter 24
OB/GYN
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
03/09/2010

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Term
During the pregnancy where does the fetus grow?
Definition
The uterus. p564
Term
What are the 3 stages of labor?
Definition
Contraction phase - Time from contractions starting to the cervix being fully dilated.
Birth - Baby is born.
Afterbirth - Delivery of the placenta and umbilical cord. P565
Term
What causes meconium staining
Definition
Baby defecation or fetal distress. p566
Term
Define Supine Hypertensive Syndrome.
Definition
The uterus, fetus, and amniotic fluid compress the inferior vena cava. p570
Term
How should a pt with supine hypertensive syndrome be transported?
Definition
On their left side with a pillow/blanket placed behind their back. p571
Term
What is another name for a soft spot on the infants head?
Definition
Fontanelles. p572
Term
What APGAR stand for?
Definition
Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiratory effort. p575
Term
How many total points are there in the APGAR system?
Definition
10 - 2 per catagory. p575
Term
What is the range in the APGAR rating system does a infant need to have to get 1 point? , 2 points?
Definition
>100, <100 p575
Term
What is placenta previa?
Definition
Abnormal uterine wall attachment of the placenta. p588
Term
What is placenta abruptio.
Definition
The tearing of the placenta from the uterine wall. p588
Term
What are the conditions for an infant to be considered premature?
Definition
Any newborn weighing less than 5.5 lbs
Any birth prior to the 37th week. p587
Term
In childbirth which do you suction first mouth or nose?
Definition
Mouth. p587
Term
What is a common name for a ectopic pregnancy?
Definition
tubal pregnancy.
Term
What is eclampsia, preeclampsia
Definition
A severe complication of pregnancy that produces seizures and coma.
Pre-eclampsia the woman retains fluids and has hypertension. possible seizures and/or coma. p589
Term
What is eclampsia, preeclampsia
Definition
A severe complication of pregnancy that produces seizures and coma.
Pre-eclampsia the woman retains fluids and has hypertension. possible seizures and/or coma. p589
Term
What is an oviduct?
Definition
The fallopian tube that carries eggs to the ovary. p588
Term
What is the difference between and induced pregnancy and and spontaneous abortion?
Definition
And induced is a deliberate act. Spontaneous can be either and accidental or deliberate. p590
Term
What is a still born
Definition
A infant that was born dead.
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