Week 1 Flashcards
(49 cards)
A nursing care that extends from preconception to menopause.
Maternal and Child Health Nursing
First period/menstruation
Menarch
The care of women during childbirth, is derived from the greek word “obstrate” means “keep water”.
Obstetrics
Pregnancy/development of a child.
Childbearing
Pregnancy/development of a child.
Childbearing
XY study of male reproductive organ.
Andrology
XY study of male reproductive organ.
Andrology
XX study of female reproductive organs
Gynecology
A surgical procedure as a method of birth control in men. It involves cutting the tube (Vas Deferens) that carry sperm cell from the testicles.
Vasectomy
Chromosomal female reproductive cycle
Menstrual Cycle
Episodic uterine bleeding in response to cyclic hormonal changes.
Menstrual Cycle
Episodic uterine bleeding in response to cyclic hormonal changes.
Menstrual Cycle
1st menstruation, onset, 9-17 yrs old
Menarch
Interval (Menstrual Cycle)
Average - 28 days
Range - 23-35 days
Duration of Menstrual Flow
2-9 days
Iron loss
11mg
Color
Dark red
Odor
Similar to marigolds
Regular Menstruation
28 days (23-35 days)
2 Glands in Vaginal Openings
Skene Gland
Bartholin Gland
Circumcised
Perpuce
Fertilization takes place/spermatozoa and egg cells meets
Ampulla
Testis remains in the pelvis/testes fails to descend from the abdomen unto the scrotum
Cryptorchidism
Weeks of the testis will mature
34-38 weeks Gestation