Unit 6 - Obstetrics & n EX

Question 1

Formation of a fleshy mass from an abnormal pregnancy

Answer 1

hydatidiform mole

Question 2

A woman who has had one pregnancy that has resulted in a delivery after 20 weeks

Answer 2

primipara

Question 3

Pregnancy, 40 weeks in human beings

Answer 3

gestation

Question 4

Last menstrual period

Answer 4

LMP

Question 5

enlargement of the cranium caused by abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain

Answer 5

hydrocephalus

Question 6

yellow galndular mass in the ovary formed by an ovarian follicle that has matured and discharged it ovum

Answer 6

corpus luteum

Question 7

transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac to remove amniotic fluid for biochemical and cytological studies

Answer 7

amniocentesis

Question 8

congenital absence or closure of a normal body opening

Answer 8

atresia

Question 9

trisomy 21

Answer 9

down syndrome

Question 10

a woman who had never been pregnant

Answer 10

nulligravida

Question 11

period after delivery of the baby (mother)

Answer 11

postpartum

Question 12

tubal pregnancy

Answer 12

salpingocyesis

Question 13

measurements of teh diamter of the maternal pelvis

Answer 13

pelvimetry

Question 14

rapid labour and delivery

Answer 14

oxytocia

Question 14

no secretion of milk

Answer 14

agalactia

Question 15

pertaining to an embryo

Answer 15

embryonic

Question 16

pertaining to the newborn

Answer 16

neonatal

Question 18

woman in her first pregnancy

Answer 18

primigravida

Question 18

excessive amount of amniotic fluid

Answer 18

polyhydramnios

Question 19

the ovum is known as

Answer 19

female gamete

Question 20

process of measuring the fetal heart and uterine contractions

Answer 20

cardiotocography

Question 21

premature separation of the placenta

Answer 21

abruptio placentae

Question 22

a woman who has had three miscarriages and two live births

Answer 22

gravida 5, para 2

Question 23

what “hatches” from the zona pellicuda?

Answer 23

blastocyst

Question 24

ending a pregnancy with expulsion of the fetus, brought about by mechanical means or drugs

Answer 24

induced abortion

Question 25

severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, particularly in the early stages

Answer 25

hyperemesis gravidarum

Question 26

in the gastrula, what will form the skeletal system?

Answer 26

mesoderm

Question 27

Clomiphene citrate is used in which artifical reproduction technique?

Answer 27

ovarian stimulation

Question 28

what is the measure of progress of labour and delivery

Answer 28

fetal station

Question 29

Medical term for Vaginal discharge

Answer 29

lochia

Question 30

abnormality that is present at birth

Answer 30

congenital anomaly

Question 31

buttocks, feet or knees present first

Answer 31

breech presentation

Question 32

first stool

Answer 32

meconium

Question 32

period after delivery

Answer 32

puerperium

Question 33

born before completing 37 weeks of gestation

Answer 33

premature infant

Question 34

hormone neccessary during pregnancy

Answer 34

progesterone

Question 35

death of fetus or embryo, but retained in utero for days or weeks

Answer 35

missed abortion

Question 35

Name of fetal faeces made up of materials that infant ingests whilst in utero

Answer 35

Meconium

Question 36

APGAR Score stands for?

Answer 36

Activity, pulse, grimace, appearance and respiration. First test given to a newborn

Question 36

first pregnancy

Answer 36

primigravida

Question 37

Perineum

Answer 37

Space between vagina and anus. Episiotomy is when they cut this to assist with child birth.

Question 38

pregnancy occuring in the fallopian tube

Answer 38

salpingocyesis

Question 39

When/how long is the Embryonic period?

Answer 39

From time of implantation to the 8th week of development or when the gastrula has a regular heartbeat.

Question 40

How long is first trimester

Answer 40

Conception to 12 weeks

Question 41

How long is second trimester

Answer 41

13 weeks to 26 weeks

Question 42

How long is third trimester

Answer 42

27 weeks to delivery

Question 46

Oedema means

Answer 46

Severe fluid retention

Question 46

Oedema means

Answer 46

Severe fluid retention

Question 47

Vernix caseosa

Answer 47

White oily/greasy substance that covers the newborn

Question 48

Which of the following is not a term for a disorder due to blood group incompatibility

Answer 48

hyperbilirubinaemia