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| A pad of fatty tissue that covers and protects the symphysis pubis? |
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| Extensions of the fatty tissue that cover and the protect inner vulvar structures. Extends from the mons pubis to the perineum? |
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| A small structure that corresponds to the male penis. Composed of erectile tissue with sensory nerve endings that are responsive to psychological and physical stimuli |
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| A canal that extends from the vula to the uterus. Can expand and lengthen to accept an erect penis and provides an exit for a term futus? |
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| What do mucous membranes do in the vagina wall? |
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| Secrete lubricating fluid that cleanses the vagina and interacts with bacteria to maintain an acid pH. |
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| A firm, muscular organ that is peer-shaped and hollow? |
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| The lower segment of the uterus which extends to the upper aspect of the vagina? |
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| The inner lining of the uterus? |
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| The upper segment of the uterine body, also called the corpus? |
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| Thin, hollow, cilia-lined, tubular structures that extend from the uterine fundus. Serves as a passages of ova from the ovaries and for sperm to travel through the vagina and into the tubes? |
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| The union of sperm and ovum? |
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| Where does fertilization take place? |
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| Almond shape structures located at each side of the uterus? |
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| What are the ovarian functions? |
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- maturation
- ovulation
- secretion of hormones |
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| What hormones are secreted by the ovaries? |
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- estrogen
- progesterone
- androgen
- relaxin |
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| What are the breast function? |
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Definition
| To nourish the infant at birth. |
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| What is the inner structure of the breast made of? |
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- grandular tissue
- ductal tissue
- fibrous tissue
- fat |
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| What stimulated the production of breast milk? |
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| Prolactin, from the pituitary |
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| A pigmented structure located at the midline of each breast? |
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| What stimulated the menstrual cycle? |
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| Ovum not being fertilized. |
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| The passage through the vagina of a mixture of blood, other fluids, and tissue formed in the lining of the uterus to receive the fertilized ovum? |
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| Average length of a menstrual cycle? |
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| The menstrual cycle can be affected by? |
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- stress
- physical activity
- illness |
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| First period a women has ever had? |
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- spotting between periods
- abdominal pain at the time of ovulation
- abdominal cramping
- premenstrual mood changes |
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| Cessation of menstruation? |
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| Total number of pregnancies? |
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| Number of pregnancies that was terminated after 20 weeks gestation? |
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| Endometrial biopsies are generally performed for? |
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- assess the endometrium for readiness to accept and norish a fertilized ovum
- indirectly assess corpus luteum (structure on the ovary that remains after ovulation)function in cases of suspected infertility
- diagnosis of uterine cancer |
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| Dilation of the cervix and scrapes tissue specimens from the endometrium? |
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| Performed to diagnosis suspected cervical cancer? Can be done inpatient and outpatient. |
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| Inspect the cervix under magnification and to identify abnormal and potential cancerous tissues? |
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| A scope is inserted through a small incision in the posterior vagina. The scope permits examination of the pt's uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes? |
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| Nursing consideration for a Culdoscopy? |
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Definition
- Advice pt that she may experience shoulder pain caused by air entering the pelvic cavity.
- Reassure pt that the incision will cl close and heal without sutures but nothing should be inserted into the vagina. |
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| A laparoscope is used to visualize abdominal organs and to perform minor surgeries such as a tubal ligation? |
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| gas injected into abdomen |
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| Nursing consideration for a Laparoscopy? |
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| - pt may experience should or lower rib pain. |
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| Dilation of the cervix, scraping of the entire uterus wall, Tissue sample is removed by vacuum. |
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| Dilation and Curettage (D&C) |
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| An x-ray of uterus and fallopian tubes. A dye is put through a thin tube that is put through the vagina and into the uterus? |
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| Radiologic test used to detect breast cysts or tumors, esp those not palpated on physical exam? |
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| When should a breast self exam be performed? |
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| the end of menstrual period |
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| A needle is inserted to aspirate fluid from cysts. A small incision is made to retrieve a sample directly from the mass? |
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| Post-Op for a brest biopsy? |
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Definition
| check incision for bleeding |
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| Application of heat is used for? |
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Definition
- relief of pain
- promoting healing by increasing blood flow to tissue
- stimulate rupture of abscesses |
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- disposable chemical pack
- electrical heating pad
- aquathermia pad
- hot water bottle
* MD order is needed |
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- hot compresses
- sitz baths |
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| Sitz baths are used to provide? |
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- relief of pain
- cleanse the area
- promoting healing or drainage
- stimulate urination |
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| What temp is a sitz bath? |
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| What should a pt do after getting a topical med? |
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Definition
| Stay supine for 15min to allow the med to absorb. |
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| Bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods? |
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Definition
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| Menstrual periods characterized by profuse or prolonged bleeding? |
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- pregnancy
- excessive weight loss
- physical activity
- stress
- ovarian failure
- uterine abnormalities
- pituitary, hypothalamic, thyroid, or adrenal disorders |
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