Obstetric 1 Flashcards
1
Q
% of women who visit ER who are pregnant and don’t know it
A
5-10%
2
Q
gravida =
A
number of pregnancies
3
Q
para =
A
number of times a woman has given birth, regardless of number of infants born
4
Q
What does G3P2 mean?
A
gravida 3, para 2 = 3 pregnancies, 2 delivieries
5
Q
What is the 4 numbers method of defining obstetric hx?
A
# full term infants # pre-term infants # abortions # children currently alive
6
Q
gestation =
A
duration of pregnancy
7
Q
typical gestation period
A
40 weeks (10 months, not 9!)
8
Q
trimester
A
- division of weeks
- 1st - 3rd
9
Q
EDD =
A
expected date of delivery
10
Q
preterm labor
A
labor that starts after the 20th week but before the 37th
11
Q
term labor
A
labor initiated after 37th week but before the 42nd
12
Q
post-term
A
pregnancy that extends to 42 weeks and beyond
13
Q
caregivers for obstetric pt
A
- RN
- direct entry midwife
- nurse midwife
- obstetrician
- perinatologist
- family practice physicians
14
Q
perinatologist deals with
A
high risk pregnancies
15
Q
WCS =
A
women’s health certified specialist
