Week 13 Flashcards
What is the vulva, what does it contain
the outer part of the female organs
labia, clitoris, the opening of the vagina, the opening of the urethra, mons pubis, and perineum
What does the vulva do
protects the urethral and vaginal openings, sensitive to touch during intercourse
Vagina
connects the cervix to the vulva, passageway for sperm and egg
Uterus
site of menstruation, where a fertilized egg implants, where fetus develops, contracts
Fallopian tubes
tubes that go away from the uterus to an ovary, where fertilization occurs
Ovaries
two glands that produce eggs and secrete female hormones
Cervix
supports the fetus
Mammary glands
secrete milk, sexual stimulation, develop at puberty
What are the breasts composed of
alveolar glands and lactiferous ducts
Why does the areola get darker during breast feeding
to help the infant find the nipple easier
Nursing care on menopause
effect on emotional well-being, treatment/support/irritability
Subjective breast assessment
history of present health concern, personal health history, family history, lifestyle/health practices, taking hormones?, doing a self-examination?
Axillary tail of Spence
extended from the upper outer quadrant of the breast, most common area for breast cancer to occur
When should mammography and thermography screening start
45 years of age
Papanicolaou tests (pap smears) age
women younger than 21 years are not screened
women 21-29 are screened every 3 years
30-65 are screened every 3-5 years
HIV positive is screened every year
