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29 Cards in this Set
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Cervix
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Narrowest portion of the Uterus that opens to the vagina
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Fallopian tubes
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The tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for fertilization of the ovum.
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Ovaries
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The primary female reproductive organs that produce an ovum, that if fertilized will develope into a fetus
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Pelvic inflammatory Diasese
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PID An infection in the fallopian tubes and the surrounding area of the pelvis.
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Uterus
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The muscular organ where the fetus grows, also called the womb, responsible for contractions during labor
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Vagina
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The outermost cavity of the woman's reproductive system, the lower part of the birth canal.
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Abruptio Placenta
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A premature sepration of the placenta with the wall of the Uterus.
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Breech Presentation
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A delivery in which the buttocks comes out first
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Ectopic Pregnancy
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A pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube
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Eclampsia
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Seizures (convulsions) resulting from severe hypertension in a pregnant woman.
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Limb presentation
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A delivery in which the presenting part is a single arm, leg, or foot.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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A condition of infants who are born to women who consume alcohol during pregnancy: characterized by growth and physical problems, mental retardation, and a variety of congenital abnormalities.
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Grunting
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an "uh" sound heard during exhalation. Reflects a childs attempt to keep the aveoli, open. a sign of increased work of breathing.
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Pediatric Assessment Triangle
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PAT - A structured assessment tool that allows you to rapidly form a general impression of the infant or child without touching them. appearance, work of breathing, circulation of the skin
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Sudden Infant death syndrone
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SIDS - Death of an infant or young child that remains unexplained after a complete autopsy.
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Infancy
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The first year of life
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Pre-school Age
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persons who are 3-6 years old
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School age
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A person who is 6 to 12 years of age
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Toddler
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persons who are 1-3 years of age
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Adolescents
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Persons who are 12 - 18 years of age
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Cataracts
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clouding of the lens of the eye or its surrounding transparent memebranes
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Cerebral Palsy
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A term for a group of disorders characterized by poorly controlled body movement
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Decubitus Ulcers
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Also known as bed sores. caused by the pressure of the skin against a surface for long periods. From pink skin to deep wounds that may invade bone or organs.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
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The formation of a blood clot within the larger veins of an extremity, typically following a period of prolonged immobilization
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Down Syndrone
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A genetic chromosomal defect that can occur during fetal development and that results in mental retardation as well as certain physical characteristics, such as a round head with a flat occiput ans slanted wide-set eyes.
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Geriatrics
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the assessment and treatment of disease n someone who is 65 years or older
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Kyphosis
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A forward curling of the back caused by an abnormal increase in the curvature of the spine.
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Shunt
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tubes that drain fluid from the brain to another part of the body outside the brain, such as abdomen, lowers pressure of the brain.
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Tracheostomy tube
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Plastic tube placed within the tracheostomy site (stoma)
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