Ch. 3 Objectives Flashcards
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What are 5 events that make up the birth process?
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• Rupture of the membranes
• Dilation of the cervix
• Contraction of the uterus
• Separation of the placenta
• Shrinking of the uterus
2
Q
What is effacement?
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3
Q
What is dilation?
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4
Q
Define station and how it is expressed?
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5
Q
Define tocolysis and various methods to achieve it?
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6
Q
Define dystocia and 3 etiologic factors that cause it?
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7
Q
Describe complete breech?
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8
Q
Describe incomplete footling breech?
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9
Q
Describe frank breech?
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10
Q
Describe face presentation?
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11
Q
Describe transverse lie?
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12
Q
Describe prolapse of umbilical cord?
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13
Q
Identify 3 types of placentae previa?
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14
Q
Describe 3 categories of abruptio placentae?
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15
Q
List indications for C-section?
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