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nur 203 reproductive
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
11/16/2010

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the labia minora
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contain several glands that promote a moist enviornment
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skenes glands....?
Definition
secrete mucous that lubricates and maintains a moist enviornment
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batholins glands
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secrete mucous which lubricates the area during sexual intercourse
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how many layers are in the vaginal wall?
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4
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what is the corpus of the body divided into?
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the fundus, the body, and the isthmus
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what are the 3 layers of the uterine wall?
Definition
the endometrium, the myometrium, and the peritoneum
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the thickness of the endometrium is influenced by?
Definition
estrogen and progesterone
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what muscle helps expell the baby during child birth?
Definition
the myometrium
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what is a normal menstrual cycle?
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18-45 days
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how long should the flow of the period be?
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3-7 days
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when is the average year of menarche?
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12.5
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diabetes predisposes women to?
Definition
vaginal yest infections
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drainage from the urethra is indicative of?
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urethritis
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a blue cervix is a sign of cyanosis except in?
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women who are pregnant who usually have a blue cervix
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a pale cervix may be idicative of?
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anemia
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what is chadwick's sign?
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a blue cervix from pregnancy
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what is the function of the scrotum?
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it's a protective covering for the testes, epididymis, and vas deferens. it helps to keep a cool temperature
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what muscle is sensitive to temperature changes in the scrotum?
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the cremaster muscle
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cremasteric muscle reflex
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when the body raises the scrotum towards the body for warmth
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what divides the scrotal sac?

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a septum
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what covers each testis?
Definition
a tunica vaginalis which separtes the testis from the scrotal wall. 
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what suspends the scrotum?
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the spermatic cord
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what does the spermatic cord hold?
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blood vessels, lympatic vessels, nerves, and the vas deferens
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where do the spermatoza mature?
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the epididymus
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what does the vas deferens do?
Definition
moves sperm from the testis to the urethra for ejaculation
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a feeling of heavyness in the scrotum is...?
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indicative of a tumor or scrotal hernia
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pain during ejaculation is indicative of?
Definition
epididymitis
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diabetes can cause?
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impotence
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how often should u have a testicular exam?
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every 3 years starting around 13 or 14
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heavy lifting can predispose a man to?
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an inguinal hernia
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phimosis
Definition
a tight foreskin that cannot be retracted
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paraphimosis
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a foreskin that can be retracted but then cannot return to cover the glans
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hypospadias
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a displacement of the urinary meatus to the ventral side of the penis
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epispadias
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a displacement of the urinary meatus to the dorsal side of the penis
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hydrocele
Definition
fluid in the scrotal sac
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hematocele
Definition
blood in the scrotal sac
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yellow discharge from the urinary meatus is indicative of?
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gonorrhea
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cryptorchidism
Definition
an undescended testicle. 
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if a man has epididymitis, what might relieve the pain?
Definition
elevation of the testis. 
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varicocele
Definition
painful, torturous veins (like varicose). it oftens suggest hydrocele
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T or F: bowel sounds may be auculated over a hernia but not over a hydrocele
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TRUE
Term
what sweeling will light up red when exposed to a bright light?
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hydrocele
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strangulated
Definition
when a hernia's blood supply is cut off
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if you cannot push a mass into the abdomen suspect?
Definition
an incarcerated hernia
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torsion of the spermatic cord
Definition
swisting of spemati cord. an amergency because it cuts off blood supply. 
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what is the msot common hernia?
Definition
indirect hernia. frequent in children. happens when bowel gos through inguinal ring to inguinal canal or scrotum
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dysmenorea
Definition
female crmaping from pms
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gravida
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pregnancy
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para
Definition
births
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what is a common cause of erectile disfunction?
Definition
peripheral vascular disease
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