With Complete Solutions
'station' is determined by what landmark? Correct Answer
ischial spine
a focused assessment should be done first with admission to
Labor & Delivery Correct Answer .
antepartum., - is before labor and delivery Correct Answer
intra-partum., - is during labor and delivery
as the baby descends past the ischial spine, it is expressed as a
plus Correct Answer .
bloody show., - is a mixture of thick mucus., and pink or dark
brown blood., - it may occur as the cervix begins to soften,
dilate, and efface slightly. Correct Answer nesting., - are
energy spurts before labor begins
braxton hicks., - are irregular, mild, contractions that occur
throughout pregnancy. They may become regular, only to
decrease spontaneously. Correct Answer lightening., - occurs
as the fetus descends toward the pelvic inlet., - it usually occurs
2 to 3 weeks before labor. This allows maternal expansion of the
lungs, & gives a not-so-heavy feeling.
code stork means Labor & delivery needs a baby catcher
Correct Answer .
, during labor, take vital signs between contractions Correct
Answer the supine position suppresses the mother's vena cava.
As a result, the baby gets less oxygen and Mom's blood pressure
will decrease.
effacement., - refers to the thinning of the cervix. expressed in
percentage. Correct Answer dilation., - is the enlargement and
widening of the os. expressed in cm.
how many bones makeup the fetus skull? Correct Answer 5
if the baby is located at the ischial spine landmark, what station
are they at? Correct Answer 0
in what order does the nurse report findings of the S.V.E?
Correct Answer dilation., effacement., & then station
in what stage, does the patient remain in recovery for 1 to 4
hours and must urinate? Correct Answer stage 4
interval between uterine contractions is when perfusion of the
placenta happens. Correct Answer .
labor has how many stages? Correct Answer 4
latent phase is 0 to 3 cm Correct Answer active phase is 4 to 8
cm
maternal fever., - is 100.4 Correct Answer excessive frequency
of duration of contractions., or incomplete uterine relaxation.,
prevents the placenta from being perfused properly.