MATERNAL-MIDTERMS

Evolution

Darwin's theory that humans evolved over the years through natural occurrences and from the growth and development of monkeys and other creatures.

Creation

God created the world an all that's in it, including humans, and they reproduce through sexual intercourse;

Procreation

The production of offspring; in general humans copulate purely for the purpose of procreation

Reproduction

is the creation of a living being from the maternal of previous living being. It is a process common to all living entities.

Third trimester

rapid deposition of fats, thus period of most rapid growth, with rapid iron and calcium deposition.

Second trimester

: most comfortable period for the mother, fetal growth continues.

First trimester

• period of organogenesis; teratogens are highly damaging.

SURGICAL HISTORY

problems with anesthesia, previous surgeries, uterine/cervical surgeries

MEDICAL HISTORY

chronic illnesses, current and recent meds, childhood illnesses

PRENATAL CARE

medical care you get during pregnancy

Pregnancy - antepartum

 Refers to the medical and nursing care given to the pregnant woman between conception and the onset of labor. Consideration is given to the physical, emotional, and social needs of the woman, the unborn child, her partner, and other family members.

3rd trimester

 28 weeks until 40 weeks gestation.

2nd trimester

- 12 until 27 weeks gestation.

1st trimester

conception until 12 weeks gestation.

Age of Gestation (AOG)

Gestation age refers to how far along the pregnancy is.

Bartholomew’s Rule

-  to determine age of gestation by proper location of fundus at abdominal cavity.

McDonald’s Rule

used to determine the age of gestation in weeks.

Naegele’s Rule

- use to determine expected delivery date.

Ultrasound

• Confirms presence of gestational sac, fetal pole and fetal cardiac activity.

• Validates location of pregnancy (intrauterine versus ectopic)

Serum pregnancy test

• Useful in monitoring expected pattern of progression of hCG, detect hCG as early as 9 days post conception.

hCG

human chorionic gonadotropin

Urine pregnancy test

• Reacts with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

• Performed on first voided urine sample of the day. Positive results possible before the first day of missed menstrual period.

VULVAR VESTIBULITIS

also known as VVS . type of vulvodynia or pain around vulva

VESTIBULITIS

inflammation of vestibule

HISTORY OF SEXUAL ABUSE

it can be difficult to tell whether emotion factors are associated with dyspareunia

PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES

anxiety, depression, concerns about physical appearance etc that can cause discomfort or pain.

DEEP PAIN

list includes endometriosis, pelvis inflammatory disease, uterine prolapse, retroverted uterus

imperforate hymen

development of a membrane that blocks vaginal opening could cause dyspareunia.

Vaginal agenesis

not having fully formed vagina at birth

entry pain

pain during penetration might be associated with a range of factors. Not enough lubrication - not enough foreplay

Dyspareunia

Pain during coitus, can occur because of endometriosis (abnormal placement of endometrial tissue)

Vaginismus

involuntary contraction of the muscles at the outlet of the vagina when is attempted that prohibits penile penetration.

Pain disorder

the reproductive system has sensitive nerve supply when pain occurs in response to sexual activities.

fennel extracts

herbal products available for women that may improve sexual libido.

Erectile Dysfunction (impotence)

inability of a man to produce or maintain an erection long enough

ginkgo biloba

herbal remedies that have arousal effects.

hostile work environment

an employer creates an environment in which an employee feels uncomfortable and exploited. being address as “honey”

quid pro quo ( an equal exhange)

an employer ask for something in return for sexual factors such as hiring or promotion

Two types of sexual harassment

quid pro quo, hostile work environment

Two types of female orgasm

clitoral orgasm, vaginal orgasm

Vaginal orgasm

authentic, mature form of sexual behavior in women. women are considered “neurotic” if they could not achieve through intercourse.

Clitoral orgasm

originating form masturbation or noncoital. Sexual immaturity.

Masturbation

self stimulation erotic pleasure

Erotic stimulation

use of visual materials such as magazines or photographs for sexual arousal.

Fetishism

sexual arousal resulting from the use of certain objects or situations.

Transvestism

an individual who dresses in the clothes of the opposite sex.

Voyeurism

obtaining sexual arousal by looking at another person’s body

Sadomasochism

involves inflicting pain (sadism) or receiving pain (masochism) to achieve sexual satisfaction.

Exhibitionism

Revealing one’s genitals in public

Bestiality

sexual relations with animals

Pedophiles

individuals who are interested in sexual encounters with children. Pedophiles are registered as sex offenders.

Gay

male identified individuals who are sexually attracted to male partners.

Lesbian

female identified individuals who are attracted to female partners.

MSM

Male who have sex with male

WSW

women who have sex with women

Transgender

when an individual feels their gender and their sex do no match.

MTF

male to female transition; female pronouns

FTM

female to male transition ; prefers male pronouns

Hormone replacement therapy

use of estrogens and antiestrogens for mtf individuals and testosterones for ftm individuals to gain characteristics of their gender identity.

Gender affirmation therapy

surgical procedures to change bosy characteristics to match an individuals gender identity

Heterosexual

someone who finds sexual fulfillment with a member of the opposite gender. Straight is often used in place of heterosexual.

Homosexual

someone who finds sexual fulfillment with a member of his or her own sex. This term is often disparaged in the LGBT community. SAME SEX or GAY can be umbrella terms to use.

Sexuality

multidimensional phenomenon that includes feelings, attitudes and actions

Biologic gender

term used to denote a person’s chromosomal sex: male (XY), female (XX)

Gender identity or sexual identity

inner sense a person has being male or female which may be the same as or different from biologic gender.

Gender role

male or female behavior a person exhibits, which gain, may or may not be the same as biologic gender or gender identity.

Obstetrics

The care of women during childbirth.

Gynecology

Deals with reproductive health and the functions and diseases specific to women and girls.

Pediatrics

The branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.

Childbearing

women of childbearing age

Childrearing

they had modern ideas about childbearing

Maternal and child health nursing

The continuum of nursing practice that focuses on the care of women during childbearing and childrearing.

Goals

The primary goal of maternal and child health nursing is the promotion and maintenance of optimal family health.

during prenatal visit

nurse assesses that a pregnant woman’s uterus is expanding normaly

during health maintenance visit

nurse assesses a child’s growth and development

Childbearing-childrearing continuum

The continuum that encompasses the act of having children and how they are brought up.

Pre-conception health care

care of women during three trimesters of pregnancy and the puerperium.

Philosophy of maternal and child health nursing

family centered, community centered, evidence based, keeping families well and optimally functioning

Department of Health (DOH)'s Safe Motherhood Program

A program that aims to ensure access to quality maternal health care services for Filipino women.

Health technology

has contributed to a number of important advances in maternal and child health care.

United nations (UN) and world health organization (WOH)

established millennium health goals in 2000 in an effort to improve health worldwide.

Health promotion

The act of keeping parents and children well to prevent illness and promote overall health.

Health Restoration

Using conscientious assessment to be certain that symptoms of illness are identified and interventions are begun to return client to wellness most rapidly principles

Health Rehabilitation

Helping prevent complications from illness; helping a client with residual effects achieve an optimal state of wellness and independence; helping a client to accept inevitable death

Health Maintenance

Intervening to maintain health when risk of illness is present

Nursing process

An organized series of steps used in nursing to ensure quality and consistency of care.

Nursing care

designed and implemented in a thorough manner using an organized series of steps to ensure quality and consistency of care.

Nursing process

scientific form of problem solving, serves as the basis for assessing, making a nursing diagnosis, planning, implementing and evaluating care.

Nursing theories

one of the requirements of a profession that disciplines knowledge flows from a based of established theory.

Nursing theories

designed to offer helpful ways to view patients so nursing activities can be created to best meet patients needs

Evidence-based practice

The use of current best evidence in making decisions about patient care.

Nursing research

The controlled investigation of problems that have implications for nursing practice.

Female reproductive system

The anatomical structures and organs involved in reproduction in females.

Ovaries

The female gonads that produce, mature, and discharge ova (egg cells).

Graafian Follicle

An unruptured, fluid-filled structure in the ovary that contains an ovum about to be discharged.

Corpus Luteum

A yellow structure left behind in the ovary after the ovum has been discharged.

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs that have three divisions:protective surface epithelium, cortex where oocytes mature and hormones are produced, and central medulla containing nerves, blood vessels, and muscle tissue.

Estrogen and Progesterone

Hormones produced by the ovaries that initiate and regulate menstrual cycles and prevent osteoporosis and atherosclerosis.

Ovarian Cancer

A leading cause of death in women due to the growth of tumors without symptoms for an extended period.