Obstetrics 8/23

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postpartum

also called puerperium

rhinovirus

caused by the common cold

advanced directive

a document that states the medical wish of a person who may become terminally ill

gravida

how many times a person became pregnant

para

how many live births a person had

abortion

how many times a baby was terminated either by medical reasons or choosing to end it

preeclampsia

decreased urine output, high blood pressure, swelling of the face, hands or feet

effacement

thinning

parturition

another name for giving birth

lochia

pink or brown discharge seen in postpartum woman

respite care

relief for caregivers

gerontology

study of the aging process

croup

a barking cough

alzeimers

memory loss, cant follow directions

cataracts

cloudiness of the lens causing vision disturbance

decubitus ulcer

skin breakdown due to remaining in the same position for a long period

shingles

nerve pain and skin rash

glaucoma

increased pressure in the eye

colic

severe gastrointestinal pain

fifth disease

red cheeks, fever and lacy chest rash

menarche

first mentruation

geriatrics

study and treatment of the elderly

microencephaly

decreased head growth

first trimester

embryo implantation up to 14 weeks

second trimester

14 weeks to end of the 6 month

third trimester

time at the end of the 6th month to birth

assisted living

patients who CANNOT live alone

extended care

patients who need specialized care

stage 1

stage of labor that completes dilation

stage 3

stage of labor that includes delivering the placenta

2 things a MA doe sth help with the follow up care of prenatal visits

1.set up exam room 2. obtain urine sample

2 things to remember when communicating with pediatric patients

1. time for roll play 2. smile be polite

adolescence

begins the same time as puberty

3 types of hold you use to carry an infant

1. shoulder hold 2. cradle hold 3. football hold

2 cultural considerations to remember when interacting with the elderly

1. respect privacy based on culture 2. may believe their health is in gods hands

had 3 pregnancies 1 abortion and 2 live births

G3P2ABS1

first day of period January 11, 2018

add 9 months and 7 days October 18, 2018

dementia

memory loss and loss of mental function

hydrocephaly

increased head growth

gerontrician

treats diseases in elderly