NUR2633 / MCH NUR 2633 Maternal Child Exam 1 Study Guide 2021/2022

NUR2633 / MCH NUR 2633 Maternal Child Exam 1 Study Guide 2021/2022 1. Women’s health encompasses breast care, GYN exams, and assessments. Be comfortable with the parameters of education for Self breast exams, and what is normal for a woman to note when doing breast exam. Know normal menstrual cycle - what is the most common complaint with the menstrual cycle, and complications; (dysmenorrhea) Know STI’s and risks. a. The most common compliant women have with menstrual cycle is abnormal bleeding, painful menses (dysmenorrhea), treatment is heating pad and NSAIDs. Other OBGYN complaints are fibroids, ovarian cysts, and endometriosis. Self-breasts exams monthly 7- 10 days after the cycle. Two hormones with women's health are Estrogen(growth hormone makes everything bigger), Progesterone(slows things down, makes lining thicker, the pregnancy will not survive without enough of this hormone) 2. If a patient finds a breast lump how will you advise her? a. It’s never normal to feel a lump, make sure you follow up and have other testing, discharge is not normal unless it's a milk discharge after pregnancy