Test #3

Question 1

Defecation

Answer 1

the act of defecating, or passing a bowel movement

Question 2

Dehydration

Answer 2

excessive loss of water from the body’s tissues. This causes an imbalance in the body’s electrolytes and may result from prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, or inadequate intake of fluids. If dehydration occurs, in intravenous drip of fluids may be given.

Question 3

Dextrose

Answer 3

A form of glucose used to rehydrate through intravenous fluid administration.

Question 4

Diabetes

Answer 4

An abnormal condition where there is an excessive excretion of urine. In obstertrics, this generally refers to either diabetes mellitus, or gestational diabetes

Question 5

Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 5

In women of childbearing age, generally Type I Diabetes Mellitus would be the only form seen. This form of diabetes is seen by a deficiency or lack of insulin being produced by the pancreas. The person with diabetes mellitus type 1 is dependent on supplementary insulin to maintain a healthy blood sugar level.

Question 6

Dilatation

Answer 6

Opening–used to describe the opening of the cervix, which is closed before labor begins to open and then dilates to 10cm diameter as labor progresses throughout the first stage, before the baby can descent into the vagina to be born. Also called dilation

Question 7

Ductus Arteriosis

Answer 7

The channel in the fetal heart that joins the pulmonary artery directly to the aorta, enabling the fetus to receive maximum oxygen during pregnancy. This channel usually closes at, or shortly after, birth.

Question 8

Dystocia

Answer 8

The slowing down or stopping of a process. In labor, it relates to the slowing of progress. This is more significant with an active management approach and indicates that the woman is not progressing at the expected rate according to the friedman’s curve. This is a less significant issue with an expectant approach

Question 9

Edema

Answer 9

The abnormal accumulation of fluid within the interstitial spaces, resulted in a swollen appearance. Also spelled oedema

Question 10

Electrolytes

Answer 10

Elements found int eh blood that enable substances to move between the plasma, interstitial fluid and intracellular fluid. Examples are calcium, potassium, and sodium