Birth Part 2

Question 1

How can you tell the intensity of a palpation?

Answer 1

Fell the fundus and if it is…

Mild- feels like nose
Moderate- feels like chin
Strong- feels like forehead

Question 2

If the amniotic fluid comes out that isn’t clear, what dos it indicate and what should you do?

Answer 2

Baby had a bowel movement in utero

Give mom IV antibiotic

Question 3

What is a longitudinal baby presentation?

What is a transverse baby presentation?

What should you do for a transverse baby and why?

Answer 3

Baby’s position is head down towards pelvis

Baby’s position is laying sideways of pelvis

C-Section always

Question 4

What occurs when the fetal attitude is Full Extension?

What should you do?

Answer 4

Face is shown through vagina and can’t be delivered vaginally

C-Section

Question 5

What is LOA in fetal position?

What is LOP in fetal position?

Answer 5

Baby faces to the side

Baby faces up

Question 6

What is important to check for in the amniotic fluid?

Answer 6

Color
Odor
Amount
Time