MCN 273 FINAL EXAM: YOUR A+ GUIDE THROUGH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Episiotomy
an incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal outlet and to shorten the 2nd stage of
labor
Lacerations
tears in the perineal area
*1st degree laceration: extends through skin
*2nd degree laceration: extends through the muscles of the perineal body
*3rd degree laceration: continues through anal sphincter muscle
*4th degree laceration: involves anterior rectal wall
Forceps and FAVD
Forceps Assisted Vaginal Delivery
stainless-steel instrument, similar to tongs, with rounded ends that fit around fetus's head,
applies traction to fetal head
FSE
fetal scalp electrode; (AKA IFE internal fetal electrode) uses an electronic transducer connected
directly to the fetal scalp. A wire electrode is attached to the fetal scalp through the cervical
opening and is connected to the monitor.
*Gestation
the concept of carrying a fetus from conception to birth; pregnancy
*Gravida
a total number of pregnancies a woman has had including her current pregnancy
*Para
the number of times the uterus has been evacuated after 20wks
*TPAL
Term (any delivery experience after 37wks) Preterm (any delivery experience before 37wks)
Abortion (leaving the uterus before 20wks) Live (the living biological children)
Hydramnios/Oligohydramnios
a condition in which excess amniotic fluid accumulates during pregnancy.
, Involution
the shrinkage of an organ in old age or when inactive, e.g., of the uterus after childbirth.
*IOL
induction of labor
a procedure used to stimulate uterine contractions before labor begins on its own
IUGR
IntraUterine Growth Restriction= condition in which a fetus is unable to achieve its genetically
determined potential size
IUPC
Intrauterine pressure catheter = used during labor induction to help measure the exact force of
contractions during labor by taking into account contraction frequency, duration and strength.
*LMP
last menstrual period
the first day of your last regular period
Leopold's Maneuvers
way to determine the position of a fetus inside the woman's uterus, also used to estimate term
fetal weight
*Lochia
vaginal discharge after giving birth containing blood, mucus, and uterine tissue
*Mutilgravida
(AKA Multip) a woman who is or has been pregnant for at least a second time
*Mutlipara
has had more than one pregnancy resulting in viable offspring.
*Nagele's rule
standard way of calculating a due date: The rule estimates the expected date of delivery (EDD)
by adding 1 year, subtracting 3 months, and adding 7 days to the first day of a woman's last
menstrual period (LMP).
*NST
Non-Stress test
Indirect measurement of uteroplacental function. Tests for fetal heart rate patterns in response
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Episiotomy
an incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal outlet and to shorten the 2nd stage of
labor
Lacerations
tears in the perineal area
*1st degree laceration: extends through skin
*2nd degree laceration: extends through the muscles of the perineal body
*3rd degree laceration: continues through anal sphincter muscle
*4th degree laceration: involves anterior rectal wall
Forceps and FAVD
Forceps Assisted Vaginal Delivery
stainless-steel instrument, similar to tongs, with rounded ends that fit around fetus's head,
applies traction to fetal head
FSE
fetal scalp electrode; (AKA IFE internal fetal electrode) uses an electronic transducer connected
directly to the fetal scalp. A wire electrode is attached to the fetal scalp through the cervical
opening and is connected to the monitor.
*Gestation
the concept of carrying a fetus from conception to birth; pregnancy
*Gravida
a total number of pregnancies a woman has had including her current pregnancy
*Para
the number of times the uterus has been evacuated after 20wks
*TPAL
Term (any delivery experience after 37wks) Preterm (any delivery experience before 37wks)
Abortion (leaving the uterus before 20wks) Live (the living biological children)
Hydramnios/Oligohydramnios
a condition in which excess amniotic fluid accumulates during pregnancy.
, Involution
the shrinkage of an organ in old age or when inactive, e.g., of the uterus after childbirth.
*IOL
induction of labor
a procedure used to stimulate uterine contractions before labor begins on its own
IUGR
IntraUterine Growth Restriction= condition in which a fetus is unable to achieve its genetically
determined potential size
IUPC
Intrauterine pressure catheter = used during labor induction to help measure the exact force of
contractions during labor by taking into account contraction frequency, duration and strength.
*LMP
last menstrual period
the first day of your last regular period
Leopold's Maneuvers
way to determine the position of a fetus inside the woman's uterus, also used to estimate term
fetal weight
*Lochia
vaginal discharge after giving birth containing blood, mucus, and uterine tissue
*Mutilgravida
(AKA Multip) a woman who is or has been pregnant for at least a second time
*Mutlipara
has had more than one pregnancy resulting in viable offspring.
*Nagele's rule
standard way of calculating a due date: The rule estimates the expected date of delivery (EDD)
by adding 1 year, subtracting 3 months, and adding 7 days to the first day of a woman's last
menstrual period (LMP).
*NST
Non-Stress test
Indirect measurement of uteroplacental function. Tests for fetal heart rate patterns in response
