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The first stage of labor includes what Latent phase, Active phase, & transition phase
three phases?
How long does the first stage last? 12.5 hours
In the first stage of labor when there is There is no fetal distress from possible umbilical cord
suspected rupture membranes, the prolapse
nurse should first assess the FHR to
ensure what? *Can occur with the gush of amniotic fluid
How much is the mother dilated in the 0-3 cm
latent phase?
In the latent phase what is the Every 10-13 min. progressing to every 5-7 min.
frequency of contractions?
In the latent phase what is the 30-40 sec.
duration of contractions?
In the latent phase what is the intensity Begins as mild and progresses to moderate 25-40
of the contractions? intrauterine pressure catheter
How much is the mother dilated in the 4-7 cm
active phase?
In the active phase what is the Every 2-3 minutes
frequency of contractions?
, In the active phase what is the 40-60 seconds
duration of contractions?
In the active phase what is the Begins as moderate and progresses to strong 50-70
intensity of contractions? IUPC
How much is the mother dilated in the 8-10 cm
Transition phase?
In the transition phase what is the Every 1 1/2-2 minutes
frequency of contractions?
In the transition phase what is the 60-90 seconds
duration of contractions?
In the transition phase what is the Strong by palpation 70-90 by IUPC
intensity of the contractions?
What occurs in the second stage of Pushing results in birth of the fetus with IUPC of 70-
labor? 100
What occurs in the third stage of Delivery of the neonate and placenta
labor?
In the third stage of labor what are the 1. Globular-shaped uterus
4 signs of placental separation? 2. Rise of the fundus in the abdomen
3. Sudden gush or trickle of blood
4. Further protrusion of the umbilical cord out of the
vagina
*Usually appear about 5 minutes after birth
In the third stage of labor the placenta Duncan's presentation or "Dirty Duncan" because the
separates from the outer margins placental surface is rough
inward, it rolls up and presents
sideways with maternal surface
expelled. What is this called?