Deck 1

Question 1

First stage of labor starts when:

Answer 1

Onset of labor and ends with complete dilation

Question 2

Latent stage of labor

Answer 2

0-5 cm contraction are 30-45 seconds

Question 3

Active phase of labor

Answer 3

6-10 cm contractions are 40-90 seconds

Question 4

Second stage of labor

Answer 4

Full cervical dilation to the birth of the fetus.

Question 5

During what stage of labor will the mom say she has to poop?

Answer 5

Second stage of labor and you want to tell her to push

Question 6

Third stage of labor

Answer 6

From birth of fetus to when the placenta is delivered.

Question 7

How long does the third stage of labor last?

Answer 7

5-30 minutes

Question 8

Fourth stage of labor

Answer 8

First two hours after birth. (Stabilize vitals)

Question 9

What are the most favorable positions for delivery?

Answer 9

ROA and LOA

Question 10

LOA is?

Answer 10

Left Occiput Anterior

Question 11

Leopoldo’s maneuvers?

Answer 11

Help determine the presentation, position, and lie of the fetus

Question 12

What are some indications for the induction of labor?

Answer 12

Hypertension, gestational diabetes, post term, prolonged rupture of membranes

Question 13

What interventions should the nurse take if they observe frequent variable decelerations down to 80 beats per minute?

Answer 13

Change position, give 02, fluids/maintain IV line (prepare for C-section) shut off oxytocin

Question 14

Why do you give an IV fluid bolus when you prepare a client for an epidural? How much do you give?

Answer 14

To prevent hypotension and bradycardia, 1000 ml

Question 15

What position do you place the client in for an epidural?

Answer 15

Either lateral laying, or sitting straight up

Question 16

Why do we use oxytocin?

Answer 16

When there’s no cervical progression, and to stimulate uterine contractions.

Question 17

What is the FIRST thing a nurse should do when assessing a client directly after AROM?

Answer 17

Check FHR

Question 18

When should you discontinue an oxytocin infusion?

Answer 18

Uterine hyperstimulation, if the contraction is every 1-2 minutes.

Question 19

Understand each Category. 1, 2, and 3 & interventions if needed.

Answer 19

Good strip-no interventions

Question 20

What is augmentation of labor?

Answer 20

The stimulation of hypotonic contractions once labor has spontaneously begun but progress is inadequate.