Nur166 week 1 pre class - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Week 1 Pregnancy – Chapter 4 ANSWERS FOR YOUR BOOK ARE IN BOLD! There are four basic types of pelves. Each type of pelvis has implications for labor and birth. Describe the types of pelves below: Gynecoid: classic female pelvis, with rounded anterior and posterior segments. This type is most favorable for vaginal birth – Imagine a round baby’s head that can fit through pretty easily. Android: wedge-shaped inlet with a narrow anterior segment; it is typical of the male anatomy – ...

ANSWERS FOR YOUR BOOK ARE IN BOLD! Bleeding Disorders of Early Pregnancy Abortion Abortion is the spontaneous (miscarriage) or intentional termination of a pregnancy before the age of viability (20 weeks gestation). Treatment: when a threatened abortion occurs, efforts are made to keep the fetus in utero until the age of viability.  Cerclage, or suturing an incompetent cervix that opens when the growing fetus presses against it is successful in most cases. If it is determined that th...

Pregnancy – Chapter 4 ANSWERS FOR YOUR BOOK ARE IN BOLD! There are four basic types of pelves. Each type of pelvis has implications for labor and birth. Describe the types of pelves below: Gynecoid: classic female pelvis, with rounded anterior and posterior segments. This type is most favorable for vaginal birth – Imagine a round baby’s head that can fit through pretty easily. Android: wedge-shaped inlet with a narrow anterior segment; it is typical of the male anatomy – It’s m...