Chapter 43 Vocab

Question 1

Abortion

Answer 1

loss of pregnancy from any cause prior to 20 weeks gestation

Question 2

Abruptio placentae

Answer 2

premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall

Question 3

Braxton-Hicks contractions

Answer 3

mild, irregular uterine contractions prior to the onset of labor

Question 4

Breech position

Answer 4

fetal presentation in which the feet or buttocks are the presenting part

Question 5

Crowning

Answer 5

visibility of the fetus at the vaginal opening

Question 6

Dilation

Answer 6

the opening of the os cervix in preparation for childbirth

Question 7

Eclampsia

Answer 7

hypertensive disorder of pregnancy characterized by the onset of seizure or coma

Question 8

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 8

implantation of a fertilized ovum outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube

Question 9

Effacement

Answer 9

the thinning or flattening of the cervix

Question 10

Embryo

Answer 10

human organism from day four after fertilization through the 8th week

Question 11

Fetus

Answer 11

developing human organism from 60 days gestation to birth

Question 12

Gestation

Answer 12

the length of time from conception to birth

Question 13

Gravida

Answer 13

the number of pregnancies

Question 14

Hyperemesis gravidarum

Answer 14

abnormally persistant, severe nausea & vomiting of pregnancy

Question 15

Lightening

Answer 15

descent of the presenting part of the fetus into the maternal pelvis, which may occur up to 3 weeks prior to labor, or not until after labor begins

Question 16

Meconium

Answer 16

contents of the first fetal or neonatal bowel movement

Question 17

Multiparous

Answer 17

a woman who has given birth more than once

Question 18

Neonate

Answer 18

an infant from birth to one month of age

Question 19

Oxytocin

Answer 19

posterior pituitary hormone that plays a role in labor and lactation

Question 20

Para

Answer 20

a woman who has delivered an infant of greater than 20 weeks gestation

Question 21

Parturition

Answer 21

process of expelling a fetus through the birth canal

Question 22

Placenta

Answer 22

temporary organ of pregnancy that allows the exchange of nutrients, gases, and waste between the mother and fetus

Question 23

Placenta previa

Answer 23

condition where the placenta partially or completely covers the cervix

Question 24

Precipitous delivery

Answer 24

delivery that occurs within 3 hours of the onset of labor

Question 25

Pre-eclampsia

Answer 25

hypertensive disorder characterized by high blood pressure, edema, protein in urine, headache, visual disturbances, and hyperactive deep tendon reflexes

Question 26

Premature newborn

Answer 26

infant delivered at 20 weeks gestation, weighing at least 500g

Question 27

Prenatal

Answer 27

prior to birth

Question 28

Preterm labor

Answer 28

the onset of labor prior to 37 weeks gestation

Question 29

Prolapsed umbilical cord

Answer 29

condition where the umbilical cord comes before the fetus in delivery

Question 30

Shoulder dystocia

Answer 30

condition in which labor and delivery are complicated by large fetal shoulders, becoming wedged between the pubis and sacrum

Question 31

Spontaneous abortion

Answer 31

the loss of a pregnancy from natural causes prior to 20 weeks gestation

Question 32

Stillbirth

Answer 32

infant of 20 wks gestation or more born without signs of life

Question 33

Supine hypotensive syndrome

Answer 33

decreased CO and hypotension when the weight of the fetus compressed the inferior vena cavae when the mother lies on her back

Question 34

Zygote

Answer 34

cell formed by the union of a sperm and egg