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OT 502 Development, Exam 1 Flashcards
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09/09/2012

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Term
fertilization
Definition
joining of sperm and ovum to create single-celled zygote
Term
conception-2 wks
Definition
prenatal dev: germinal stage
Term
2 wks-2nd month
Definition
prenatal dev: embryonic stage
Term
3rd month-birth
Definition
prenatal dev: fetal stage
Term
germinal stage
Definition
prenatal dev: repaid cell division, implantation on uterine wall
Term
embryonic stage
Definition
prenatal dev: critical time- all structures and tissues to house, nurture, and protect embryo are formed
Term
embryonic stage
Definition
prenatal dev: development of major organs and basic anatomy (arms, legs, fingers, etc)
Term
fetal stage
Definition
prenatal dev: organs and systems become mature and functional, structural details develop
Term
fetal stage
Definition
prenatal dev: fetus becomes increasingly active, kicking, turning, etc.
Term
ultrasound sonography
Definition
high-frequency sound waves scan the mother's womb to produce an image of the unborn baby
Term
chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
Definition
test used to find genetic defects that involves taking samples of hairlike material that surrounds the embryo
Term
8-11, 11-13
Definition
CVS used during _____ wks of pregnancy
Term
amniocentesis
Definition
process of identifying genetic defects by examining a small sample of fetal cells drawn by a needle inserted into the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus
Term
15-20
Definition
amniocentesis used during ____ wks of pregnancy
Term
fetoscopy/endoscopy
Definition
examines embryo/fetus during first 12 wks of pregnancy by means of fiber-optic endoscope inserted through the cervix
Term
preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Definition
newly fertilized embryo can be screened for a variety of genetic diseases before it is implanted in mother's uterus
Term
fetal monitors
Definition
devices that measure baby's heartbeat during labor
Term
cephalocaudal principle
Definition
development trend: growth begins with head and upper body, then proceeds to read of body
Term
proximodistal principle
Definition
development trend: development proceeds from center of body outward
Term
principle of hierarchial integration
Definition
development trend: simple skills typically develop separately and independently
Term
principle of independence of systems
Definition
development trend: different body systems grow at different rates
Term
teratogens
Definition
environmental agents that produce birth defects
Term
syphillis, toxoplasmosis, rubella, CMV, herpes
Definition
teratogens- diseases:
STORCH
Term
fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
Definition
disorder caused by pregnant mother's heavy drinking during pregnancy
Term
fetal alcohol effects (FAE)
Definition
condition in which children display some, but not all, of the problems associated with FAS
Term
FAS
Definition
primary preventable cause of mental retardation
Term
facial abnormalities
growth retardation
CNS abnormalities
Definition
affects of FAS
Term
infant weights less
chances of miscarraige increases
increase chance of stillbirth
prematurity
Definition
mother's use of tobacco during pregnancy causes:
Term
CNS effects (learning and memory deficits)
Definition
mother's use of marijuana causes:
Term
prematurity
growth retardation
labor complications
mental retardation
neuromotor issues
irritable babies
complications with regulation
Definition
mother's use of cocaine causes:
Term
cognitive disabilities
Definition
exposure of pregnant mother to lead can lead to ____
Term
miscarriage
ectopic pregnancy
chromosomal abnormalities
prematurity
LBW
down syndrome
Definition
older pregnant women have an increased risk of:
Term
mother and fetus
Definition
drugs administered during childbirth reach ______
Term
anoxia
Definition
when a baby stops breathing
Term
episiostomy
Definition
an incision sometimes made to increase the size of the opening of the vagina to allow the baby to pass
Term
breech position
Definition
when baby enters the birth canal with butt or feet first; may cause complications
Term
cesarean delivery
Definition
when baby is surgically removed from mother
Term
preterm
Definition
infants born prior to 38 wks
Term
low birth weight (LBW)
Definition
infants born under 5.5 lbs
Term
very low birth weight (VLBW)
Definition
infants born under 2 1/4 lbs or in the womb less than 30 wks
Term
postmature infants
Definition
infants born 2 wks after due date
Term
difficulty adjusting to outside world
temperature control
immature CNS (irregular HR)
may not have suck reflex yet
underdeveloped lungs
Definition
premature infants have many problems, including:
Term
maternal age
race
SES
single
low education
Definition
factors the increase LBW
Term
postpartum depression
Definition
period of deep depression following the birth of a child
Term
19-22 in
Definition
normal healthy newborn length
Term
5.5-9.5 lbs
Definition
normal healthy newborn weight
Term
vernix caseosa
Definition
waxy, cheese-like substance that helps smooth passage for newborn through the birth canal
Term
lanugo
Definition
fine, dark fuzz that covers newborns and soon disappears
Term
fontanelles
Definition
location on newborns heads where the soft bony plates have not fused together
Term
12-13 wks
Definition
miscarriage may occur up to _____
Term
respiration
temp. regulation
blood circulation
digestion
Definition
Normal Healthy Infants: 4 critical areas
Term
ability to suck
Definition
normal healthy infants: born with ____ in order to ingest nutrition
Term
physiological flexion
extension
Definition
normal healthy infant: born with _____, spend next 6 months developing _____
Term
1 in 100-200
Definition
CVS: rick of miscarriage in ____ births
Term
LBW
small head size
small overall size
Definition
fetal malnutrition can lead to ?
Term
amount, duration, time
Definition
teratogen degree of effect is determined by _______ of ingestion/exposure
Term
92
Definition
AIDS: ____% chance that child won't have it if mother seeks early care
Term
11-13
Definition
diabetes: usually have large GW baby, ____ lbs
Term
FAS
Definition
first leading cause of MR
Term
1 in 750
Definition
FAS: prevalence
Term
7%
Definition
LBW infants account for ___% of all newborns
Term
-incubator
-irregular HR
-NG tube feeding
-O2 and surfactant
Definition
premature infants:
-temperature control =
-immature CNS =
-may not have ability to suck =
-underdeveloped lungs =
Term
10
Definition
as many as ___% of mothers get depressed
Term
LBW
prematurity
decrease in immune health
Definition
depressed mothers can affect fetus, may have ?
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