PN 3006 MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC EXAM

Abruptio Placenta - ANSWER premature separation of the placenta from
the uterine wall

Signs & Symptoms of Abruptio Placenta - ANSWER Back & abdominal
pain, vaginal bleeding, fast constant contractions

Placenta Previa - ANSWER implantation of the placenta over the
cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus

Preeclampsia - ANSWER a complication of pregnancy characterized by
hypertension, edema, and proteinuria

Ectopic Pregnancy - ANSWER implantation of the fertilized egg in any
site other than the normal uterine location

Maternal Nesting - ANSWER High burst of energy prior to labor

First Stage of Labor - ANSWER Cervical dilation (Latent 0-3cm, Active
4-7cm, Transitional 8-10cm)

Second Stage of Labor - ANSWER Starts with complete cervical dilation
& ends with delivery of the fetus

Third Stage of Labor - ANSWER Begins with birth of infant & ends with
delivery of placenta.

Fourth Stage of Labor - ANSWER begins with the delivery of the
placenta & includes at least the first 2 hours after birth

BUBBLE HE - ANSWER B: Breast
U: Uterus
B: Bladder