LOM Chapter 8 Med. Transcription
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- What is the Apgar score and how is it used?
- It is a system of scoring an infant's physical condition 1 and 5 minutes after birth. Heart rate, respiration, color, muscle tone, and response to stimuli are rated 0, 1, or 2. The maximum total score is 10.
- What is hydrocephalus?
- An accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain.
- What is placenta previa?
- Placental implantation over the cervical os (opening) or in the lower region of the uterine wall.
- What is pyloric stenosis?
- A narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum.
- What is fibrocystic disease?
- Small sacs of tissue and fluid are found in the breast. This is a common benign condition of the breast.
- Describe endometriosis.
- Endometrial tissue is found in abnormal locations, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, supporting ligaments, or small intestine.
- What is erythroblastosis fetalis?
- Hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus.
- What is carcinoma of the cervix?
- Malignant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer).
- Describe hyaline membrane disease.
- Respiratory problem primarily in the premature neonate; lack of protein in the lining of the lung tissue causes collapse of the lungs. This condition is also known as respiratory distress syndrome.
- Describe carcinoma of the breast.
- A malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts).
- What is kernicterus?
- Is high levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream of a neonate; leads to brain damage and mental retardation.
- What is an ectopic pregnancy?
- Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location.
- Describe what a choriocarcinoma is.
- A malignant tumor of the pregnant uterus. The tumor may appear following pregnancy or abortion.
- What is an abruptio placentae?
- A premature separation of the implanted placenta.
- What is pelvic inflammatory disease? (PID)
- Inflammation in the pelvic region; salpingitis.
- What is preeclampsia?
- A condition that occurs during pregnancy or shortly after and is marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, and edema. If seizures occur, the condition is known as eclampsia or toxemia.
- Describe Down syndrome.
- Chromosomal abnormality (trisomy-21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes.
- Describe what ovarian cysts are.
- Collections of fluid within a sac (cyst) in the ovary.
- What are fibroids?
- Benign tumors in the uterus.
- Describe what carcinoma of the endometrium (endometrial cancer) is.
- A malignant tumor of the uterus (inner lining).
- What is ovarian carcinoma?
- Malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma).
- What is cervicitis?
- Inflammation of the cervix.