Exam Practice Flashcards
(14 cards)
What happens during ovulation?
An egg is released from the ovaries
Describe what happens during menstruation
The lining of the uterus leaves the body as a period
Give the name for the lining of the womb
Endometrium
When should Pre-Conceptual care begin?
Three months before trying to conceive.
During which stage is a women most likely to conceive?
Ovulation
Why is Pre-Conceptual care so important? Give two reasons
1) . Can improve the chances of conceiving
2) . Can limit the chances of problems with the growth of the baby
Give three reasons why blood tests are carried out
1) . Check for HIV/AIDS
2) . Check blood sugar; diabetes
3) . Check blood type
Give one advantage of a TENS machine
Either:
- Can be used at home
- No side effects
Give one advantage of an Epidural
Either:
- Effective for long time
- Complete pain relief
What does an induced labour mean?
Labour started artificially
Give two reasons why a labour may have to be induced
1) . Baby is very big
2) . Overdue by 1-2 weeks
Suggest two government schemes that have been introduced to improve the diet of children
1) . 5-a-day
2) . Change 4 Life
Three ways of preventing nappy rash
- Apply sudocrem
- Change nappy frequently
- Clean&dry baby’s bottom
Two advantages of a child using a dummy
- Helps them sleep
- May stop them crying
