Contractions Flashcards
1
Q
Contractions are measured in
A
Measured in 0-100 mm/Hg
2
Q
Measuring duration:
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of boxers in b/w start of contraction & end –> multiply by 10
3
Q
Measuring frequency:
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the time b/w the start of 1 contraction until start of another contraction
4
Q
IUPC is what?
A
most accurate for strength of contraction
5
Q
5 or more contractions in 10 minutes
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Tachysytole
6
Q
NORMAL=
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reassuring
7
Q
INDETERMINATE=
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non reassuring
8
Q
ABNORMAL=
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omnious
9
Q
Category 1 classifications
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Reactive: increase of 15 bpm above baseline for 15 seconds–twice in 20 min period
Baseline 110-160
Moderate Variability
Early Decelerations OK
10
Q
Category 3 classifications
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Absent variability
recurrent late or variable decelerations
Sinusoidal Pattern
Any combination of Category 2 patterns
11
Q
Category 2 classifications:
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ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Minimal variability -Absent variability without recurrent decelerations -Marked variability -Recurrent late decelerations with moderate variability -Prolonged deceleration -Variable decelerations -Fetal tachycardia -Fetal bradycardia
