What is fetal station and how is it measured? correct answers Using ischial spines, it goes from -
to + indicating where the baby's head is.
What is done to baby immediately after birth? correct answers Baby is suctioned and dried off
Why are kegels important? correct answers To strengthen pelvic muscles for birth, during birth,
and after birth
What should FHR be and what type of variability should it have? correct answers 110-160 bpm
w/ minimal variability
Name 4 presumptive signs of pregnancy correct answers 1-Quickening: fluttering movements of
fetus
2-amenorrhea
3-N/V
4-Fatigue
What can you do for a sore perineum for the 1st 24 hrs? correct answers Use an ice pack
-only effective for 1st 24 hrs
What are you supposed to do when there is ROM, whether artificial or spontaneous? correct
answers Check FHR
Where to find FHR if baby's back is on the right side? correct answers The lower right quadrant
How should baby be in crib? correct answers No unsafe objects/no objects
On back
, No pillows/blankets
What is APGAR and when is it done? correct answers Done at 1 + 5 minutes
What is considered a non-reactive NST? correct answers *need CST
No accelerations
2 decelerations with fetal movement
What is considered a reactive NST? correct answers FHR normal baseline with moderate
variability
-15bpm/15 seconds, 2x more in 20 min. period
What does is mean if there is a foul odor from amniotic fluid? correct answers Possible infection
-check temperature
What medication is used to stop contractions? correct answers Terbutaline
What medication is given to help hasten fetal lung development? correct answers Betamethasone
When can newborn have a bath (submerged in water)? correct answers When the umbilical cord
falls off
What S/S are associated with an ectopic pregnancy? correct answers Unilateral and stabbing pain
Scant, dark red spotting
Referred shoulder pain
How do you measure head and chest circumference? correct answers Around forehead and at
nipple line