Women with Complications during Labor &
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Effacement
Which is described as a percentage of the
original cervical length.
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Fetal _____________________ refers to the fetal part
that enters the maternal pelvis first.
-Breathe into open hands
Corrective measures for hyperventilation -Breathe slowly
include all of the following except: -Place a moist washcloth over mouth and nose while breathing
-Hold breath for a few seconds before exhaling
Measure is NOT used to help the Administer 21% Nitrogen via face mask
mom/fetus immediately :
-Repositioning patient (avoiding supine position)
Late decelerations in labor. -Administer oxygen 8 to 10 L/min
-Increase IV Fluid infusing rate (aka bolus)
Marked variability regarding a fetal heart 25
rate includes more than __________beats over
the FHR baseline, and it can indicate cord
prolapse or maternal hypotension.
Main risks of labor for the baby between Problems of immaturity in the newborn
the gestational weeks of 20 and 37 include:
Acrocyanosis
Bluish color of hands and feet of the
newborn that is normal and is caused by
sluggish peripheral circulation.
, The nurse reminds the patient that food Regurgitation with aspiration
and fluids need to be restricted for at least
8 hours prior to delivery. What will this
prevent?
-Non-negotiable adherence to the patient's birth plan
Which of the following should NOT be
-Strict I & O
included in Intrapartum care? (select all
-Should be included are VS, monitoring contractions, labor progress, time and
that apply)
amount of last voiding
What chemical substance should the nurse Endorphins
explain as being produced in the body and
acting as a natural pain reliever during
labor?
What is contraindication to an epidural Abnormal clotting
block?
Should the nurse report to the provider Fluid that turns the nitrazine strip blue
immediately?
A drop in the fetal heart rate that lasts for Prolonged deceleration
more than 2 minutes but less than 10
minutes. The nurse should document this
deceleration as?
3rd Stage delivery
The final phase of delivery, starting after
the baby is born and ending with the
expulsion of the placenta.
At 35 weeks of gestation nurse should "You may experience a surge of energy."
include this statement
A nurse is preparing to administer 0. 9% 3.3 hr
sodium chloride IV infusion 1000 mL bag at
a rate of 300 mL/hr for a client who has
placenta accreta. The nurse should expect
the IV pump to infuse over how many hr?
(Round the answer to the nearest tenth.)
38 weeks of gestation and has severe -Elevated blood pressures (over 160mmHg/110 mmHg)
preeclampsia. Select All Apply: -Proteinuria (1+ or greater)
A position in labor that refers to a baby Occiput posterior
being in a head-down position with their
head facing the mother's back rather than
the front. This labor is difficult and
prolonged with severe backache. Which of
the following factors is the most likely
cause of this type of dystocia?
prolapsed umbilical cord
First stage of labor. The nurse observes the
umbilical cord protruding from the vagina.
The provider documents the vaginal The cervix is dilated 3 cm, it is effaced 30%, and the presenting part is 1 cm above
examination as: 3 cm, 30%, and -1. The the ischial spines
nurse evaluates this documentation to
mean which of the following?