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Labor and Birth Complications study guide Questions
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Understand prolapsed cord: when it likely to occur what nursing interventions
are done
Ans: most common to see after rupture of membranes- long cord,
malpresentation, or an unengaged presenting part.
sterile gloved hand into the vagina and hold presenting part off the umbilical
cord, SIM's, trendelenburg position or knee chest.
If cord is exposed, cover with a warm, moist, sterile dressing.
Post dates pregnancy:
Ans: extends beyond 42 weeks of gestation
what is nurse likely to see in FHT with postdate pregnancy
Ans: hypoxic FHR- late decels????
preterm labor
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Ans: is uterine contractions with cervical change (e.g., effacement and dilation)
that occurs between 20 and 37 completed weeks of pregnancy; preterm birth
is any birth that occurs before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy.
Preterm birth
Ans: any birth that occurs before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy,
regardless of birth weight.
low birth weight
Ans: weight at the time of birth, weighing less than 2500 g
Betamethasone
Ans: Stimulates fetal lung maturation by promoting release of enzymes that
induce production or release of lung surfactant. 2 doses 24 hours apart and
MUST be IM
between 24-34 weeks of gestation- optimal benefits occur 24 hours after the
first injection
Terbutaline
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Labor and Birth Complications study guide Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers (100% Correct
Answers) /Already Graded A+
Understand prolapsed cord: when it likely to occur what nursing interventions
are done
Ans: most common to see after rupture of membranes- long cord,
malpresentation, or an unengaged presenting part.
sterile gloved hand into the vagina and hold presenting part off the umbilical
cord, SIM's, trendelenburg position or knee chest.
If cord is exposed, cover with a warm, moist, sterile dressing.
Post dates pregnancy:
Ans: extends beyond 42 weeks of gestation
what is nurse likely to see in FHT with postdate pregnancy
Ans: hypoxic FHR- late decels????
preterm labor
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Ans: is uterine contractions with cervical change (e.g., effacement and dilation)
that occurs between 20 and 37 completed weeks of pregnancy; preterm birth
is any birth that occurs before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy.
Preterm birth
Ans: any birth that occurs before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy,
regardless of birth weight.
low birth weight
Ans: weight at the time of birth, weighing less than 2500 g
Betamethasone
Ans: Stimulates fetal lung maturation by promoting release of enzymes that
induce production or release of lung surfactant. 2 doses 24 hours apart and
MUST be IM
between 24-34 weeks of gestation- optimal benefits occur 24 hours after the
first injection
Terbutaline
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