Chapter 9 non wordparts

Question 1

Pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly in the fallopian tubes.

Answer 1

Ectopic pregnancy

Question 2

Termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo or fetus before viability, usually before 20 weeks of gestation.

Answer 2

Abortion (AB)

Question 3

The termination of pregnancy that occurs naturally and is commonly referred to as miscarriage.

Answer 3

Spontaneous abortion

Question 4

The intentional termination of pregnancy by surgical or medical intervention.

Answer 4

Induced abortion

Question 5

Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.

Answer 5

Abruptio Placentae

Question 6

Abnormally low implantation of placenta covering the cervix.

Answer 6

Placenta Previa

Question 7

Abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by:
* High blood pressure
* Proteinuria
* No convulsions
* Cause is unknown
* Can progress to ______

Answer 7

Preeclampsia

Question 8

Severe complication and
progression of preeclampsia
* Convulsions
* Potentially life threatening
* 3rd most common cause of
maternal death in U.S.

Answer 8

Eclampsia

Question 9

Congenital stenosis (narrowing) that occurs in the arch of the aorta.

Answer 9

Coarctation of the Aorta

Question 10

Congenital split of the lip or roof of the mouth.

Answer 10

Cleft lip or palate

Question 11

Genetic condition caused by a chromosomal abnormality characterized by varying degrees of intelligence, developmental, and physical disorders or defects.

Answer 11

Down Syndrome

Question 12

Congenital absence of part of the esophagus. Food cannot pass from the baby’s mouth to the stomach.

Answer 12

Esophageal atresia

Question 13

Condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes. The condition is usually caused by incompatibility of the infant’s and mother’s blood, occurring when the mother’s blood is Rh negative and the infant’s blood in Rh positive.

Answer 13

Erythroblastosis fetalis

Question 14

Condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy Various birth defects may be present, including central nervous system dysfunction and malformations of the skull and face.

Answer 14

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

Question 15

Congenital fissure of the abdominal wall that is not at the umbilicus. Enterocele, protrusion of the intestine, is usually present.

Answer 15

Gastroschisis

Question 16

Respiration complications in the newborns, especially in premature infants Caused by normal immaturity of the respiratory system resulting in compromised respiration.

Answer 16

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

Question 17

Congenital defect in the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to close.

Answer 17

Spina Bifida

Question 18

The meninges protrude through the opening the condition is called

Answer 18

Meningocele

Question 19

Protrusion of both the meninges and spinal cord is called

Answer 19

Meningomyelocele

Question 20

Birth of a fetus through an incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus.

Answer 20

Cesarean section (CS, C-section)

Question 21

Thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth before lactation begins.

Answer 21

Colostrum

Question 22

Abnormally presents a birth; often discovered before birth by sonography and/or amniocentesis.

Answer 22

Congenital anomaly

Question 23

Method of fertilizing human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into the uterus; management techniques that artificially combine both ova and the sperm are called assisted reproductive technology (ART).

Answer 23

In vitro fertilization (IVF)

Question 24

Secretion of milk.

Answer 24

Lactation

Question 25

Vaginal discharge after childbirth.

Answer 25

Lochia