NURSING 3PF1 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Syndrome, Muscle, Ischemia
20 Nov 2018
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Hpo axis: hypothalamic pituitary ovarian axis; the main hormonal feedback pathway responsible for the reproductive system. Os: the opening from the uterus through the cervix into the vagina; can measure the dilatation to monitor the progress of labour. Fundus: the top of the uterus; during pregnancy this can be used as one measurement point for monitoring growth of the fetus (symphysis-fundal height); after delivery the fundus is palpated to monitor the resolution phase. Infertility: failure to achieve pregnancy after one year of unprotected intercourse; if the female patient is over 35 years then the interval is shortened to 6 months. Iui: intra uterine insemination, where a small catheter is passed into the uterus via the vagina and cervix so that the semen may be instilled directly into the uterus. Prenatal (antenatal): the period of time from conception to the birth of the infant.
