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A (presenting part) Correct Answers presenting part is
acromium process
A (relationship) Correct Answers relationship to pelvis is
anterior
acceration Correct Answers change to FHR that is typically
good, means there is good reaction between CNS. goes up more
than 15 bpm for mote than 15 seconds
active phase Correct Answers dilation from 4 to 7 cm, fetal
descent, contractions last longer, ate stronger, and closer
together at every 2-5 minutes apart, lasting 40-60 seconds,
increased discomfort and anxiety, instinctual behavior (inward
focus), administration of analgesia does not effect the progress
of labor, usually when the woman is admitted to l and d
aminoinfusion Correct Answers Infusion of a sterile isontonic
solution into the uterine cavity during labor to reduce umbilical
cord compression; may also be done to dilute meconium in
amniotic fluid and reduce the risk that the infant will aspirate
thick meconium at birth
analgesia Correct Answers partial or full relief of painful
sensations using medication that decreases or alters perception
of pain, still feel the pain but dont care as much, ex. opiates
,anesthesia Correct Answers partial or complete loss of
sensation with or without loss of consciouness
assessment during labor Correct Answers fetal heart rate, vital
signs, no formula for assessing how frequent assessment of
dilation is done, on admission every 4 hours, prior to anesthesia
or analgesia, prior to pushing, and FHR abnormalities, minimize
examinations to maximize comfort and to minimize exposing
fetus to bacteria and risking infection
bishop score Correct Answers determines maternal readiness
for labor by evaluating whether the cervix is favorable by rating
cervical dilation, effacement, consistency, position, and station;
low score means they do not go into labor for weeks, high score
means days
bradycardia Correct Answers mild at 100-109, moderate to 70-
99, severe under 70; lasts 10 minutes excluding any
accelerations or decelerations; different from prolonged decel;
from increase of vagal tone or parasympathetic nervous system;
causes maternal supine positioning, epidurals, hypothermia,
meds, cardiac defects, de compensating fetus, cord occlusion,
cord prolapse
breech Correct Answers buttocks first fetal presentation
brow Correct Answers presentation with the fetal head
extended, forehead
, catecholamines Correct Answers secreted in response to
anxiety and fear that can inhibit contractility and uterine blood
flow
category 1 Correct Answers normal, no intervention required
category 2 Correct Answers intermediate, requires evaluation
and continued monitoring
category 3 Correct Answers predictive of abnormal fetus acid
base status, requires prompt evaluation and interventions
cephalic Correct Answers most common fetal presentation
cephalo-pelvic disproportion Correct Answers condition when
the fetal head is too big to descend and come through the pelvis,
needs c-section
cervix Correct Answers needs to be ripe (soft), effaced and
dilated
cognitive strategies Correct Answers child birth education,
hypnosis, biofeedback
contractions Correct Answers purpose is to dilate the cervix in
the first stage and aid in expulsion during the second stage,
initially irregular and then become regular
cortisol release Correct Answers initiation factor that inhibits
progesterone and increases prostaglandins; rising fetal levels