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Exam 4: Ch 19 N.Care of family during labor and birth Flashcards

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True labor: contractions

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  • Occur regularly, become stronger, lasting longer, and occurring closer together
  • Become more intense with walking
  • Usually felt in lower back, radiating to lower portion of abdomen
  • Continue despite of comfort measures
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True Labor: Cervix (by vaginal exam)

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  • Shows progressive change (softening, effacement, and Dilation signaled by appearance of bloody show)
  • Moves to an increasing anterior position
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True Labor: Fetus

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  • Presenting part usually becomes engaged in the pelvis
  • This results in increased ease of breathing
  • The presenting part presses downward and compresses the bladder, resulting in urinary frequency
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False Labor: Contractions

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  • Occur irregularly or become regular only temporarily
  • Often stop with walking or position change
  • Can be felt in the back or abdomen above the naval
  • Often can be stopped through the use of comfort measures
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False Labor: Fetus

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-Presenting part is usually not engaged in the pelvis

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Common positions during birth

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  • Semirecumbant Position
  • Lateral Position
  • Upright Position
  • Hands-and-knees position
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2nd stage of labor

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full dilation and effacement : baby is born in this phase

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Stage 1 of labor

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begins with active contractions until the cervix is 10 cm. dilated and 100% effaced

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longest stage of labor?

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stage 1

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Active labor

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labor that has started and is continuing-progressing

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1st stage: phases

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Latent: 6-8 hours

Active: 3-8 hours

Transition: 20-40 min

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1st stage: latent phase

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Frequency: 5-30 minutes apart

Duration: lasts 30-45 seconds

Intensity: mild to moderate

Behavior: alert, excited, anxious, best time to teach

Cervix dilated 0-3 cm

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1st stage: active phase

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Frequency: 3-5 minutes apart

Duration: 45-70 seconds

Intensity: strong

Behavior: more demanding, hurting

Cervix: dilated 4-7 cm

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1st stage: Transition phase

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Frequency: 2-3 minutes apart

Duration: 45-90 seconds

Intensity: Strong

Behavior: irritable, n&v
Cervix: dilated 8-10 cm

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cervical dilation for latent phase of 1st stage of labor ?

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0-3cm

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2nd stage of labor

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begins with the complete dilation and effacement of the cervix and ends with the birth with the birth of the baby.

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phases of stage 2

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  • latent
  • active
  • transition
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2nd stage: latent phase

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10-30 seconds

  • Not really pushing except at the acme phase of contraction
  • Feels the worst is over, tired, sleepy, feels in control
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2nd stage: active phase

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duration varies

-increased urge to push

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2nd stage: transition phase

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5-15 minutes

-pushes, feels powerless, crowning, vagina stretches

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What happens during the stage 2?

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Lacerations-tears

episiotomy-cut with scissors the area between vagina and anus-perineum body to make an opening

  - midline 
 - mediolateral
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midline episiotomy

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from vaginal opening down to anal opening (can rip down into anal sphincter

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mediolateral episiotomy

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vaginal opening to either side of vaginal wall (could have vaginal wall laceration, but won’ tear into deep tissues)

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Degrees of lacerations/episiotomies

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➢ 1st degree involves- epidermis, Laceration that extends through the skin and structures superficial muscles
➢ 2nd degree- involves dermis, muscle and fascia (start having sutures), Laceration that extends through muscles of the perineal body
➢ 3rd degree- extends into the anal sphincter
➢ 4th degree -extends up the rectal mucosa

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Stage 3
- lasts from the birth of the baby until the placenta is expelled - the shortest stage - the placenta is usually expaled w/I 10-15 min after birth
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what is the priority in stage 3
bleeding
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stage 4
early postpartum period °Fetus is now neonate °Risk for fatigue r/t energy expenditure associated with childbirth °1-2 hours after birth
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Stage 4 interventions
°BP, Pulse, Temp, RR, assessed every 15min for 1st hour °Temp is assessed at beginning and after first hour
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______ increases the length of the stage 2 due to inability to bear down and push
epidural: limites her ability to attain an upright position.
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signs that suggest the onset of the second stage
- urge to push or feeling need to have BM - Sudden appearance of sweat on upper lip - An episode of vomiting - Increased bloody show - shaking of extremities - increased restlessness: verbalizations "i can't go on " - Involuntary bearing-down efforts
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Physical assessment of 2nd stage of labor
- every 5-30 min: vitals - every 5-15 min, depending on risk status: fetal heart rate and pattern - every 10-15 min: vaginal show, sign of fetal descent, and changes in maternal appearance, mood, affect, energy level, and condition of partner/coach. - every contraction and bearing-down effort
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Interventions for 2nd stage: latent phase
- help to resting position of comfort;encourage relaxation to conserve energy - Promote progress of fetal descent and onset of urge to bear down by encouraging position change, pelvic rock, ambulation, showering.
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Interventions for 2nd stage: active (pushing phase)
- help change position and encourage spontaneous bearing-down efforts. - Help relax and conserve energy between contractions - Provide comfort and pain relief measures as needed. - Cleanse perineum promptly if fecal material is expelled - Coach to pant during contractions and to gently push between contractions when head is emerging - Provide emotional support, encouragement, and positive reinforcement of efforts - Keep woman informed regarding progress - Create a calm and quiet environment - Offer mirror to watch birth
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you may sit on toilet, stool, chair during active phase, although it may cause?
increased perineal edema and blood loss
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Why should you not force women legs to her abdomen when pushing?
increases the perineal stretching and the risk for perineal trauma as well as spinal and lower extremity neurological injuries.
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Valsalva maneuver
- occurs when the woman closes her glottis, which increases intrathoracic and cardiovascular pressure. - this reduces cardiac output and decreases perfusion of the uterus and the placenta.
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most stressful phase
Stage 2 active pushing
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FHR
``` If -baseline rate begins to slow -if absent or minimal variability occurs -deceleration develops initiate intervention immediately ```
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When is the birthing table set up?
Nulliparous: Transition phase of first stage of labor Multiparrous: active phase
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Crowning
occurs when the widest part of the head (biparietal diameter) distends the vulva just before birth
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Episiotomy
incision into the perineum to enlarge vaginal outlet
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3rd stage of labor
lasts from the birth of the baby until the placenta is expelled
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Signs that suggest Onset of 3rd stage of labor
- firmly contracting fundus - change in uterus from a discoid to a globular ovoid shape as the placenta moves into the lower uterine segment - Sudden gush of dark blood from the introitus - Apparent lengthening of the umbilical cord as the placenta descends to the introits - The finding of vaginal fullness (the placenta) on vaginal or rectal examination or of fetal membranes at the introitus
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Physical Assessment of 3rd stage of labor
- every 15 min: maternal blood pressure, pulse, and respirations - signs of placental separation and amount of bleeding - assist with Apgar at 1 min and 5 min - maternal and paternal response to completion of childbirth process and their reaction to the newborn
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3rd stage interventions
- Assist to bear down - Admin oxytocin as ordered to prevent hemorrhage - pain relief - hygienic cleansing measures - keep parents informed of uterine progress and expulsion - introduce parents to their baby and facilitate bonding; delay eye prophylaxis, vit. k. - skin to skin; private time for parents to bond with baby - Encourage breast feeding if desired
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4th stage of labor
1-2 hours after birth; recovering from the physical process of birth -maternal organs undergo their initial readjustment to the non pregnant state
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Assessment for stage 4
BP/Pulse= measure every 15 min for the first 2 hours Temp: @ recovery period, then every 4 hours
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Active Phase : stage 1
Acute pain r/t uterine cx -assess level of pain
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Active phase: Stage 1
Risk for infection r/t ROM placement of internal electrodes - SROM-ruptures on own - AROM- use amnihook to rupture
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Ferning
swab and will see a fern like under microscope and that will indicate amniotic fluid
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Interventions for fetus
observe FHR for non-reassuring signs of fetal hypoxia such as bradycardia, tachycardia, decreasing variability 1. turn off pitocin 2. reposition mom 3. increase fluids 4. oxygen 8-10 liters/min
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Transition phase
at risk for ineffective coping
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Stage 2
risk for acute pain r/t bearing down efforts and distention of the perineum
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Intervention for stage 2
iron the perineum-to prevent tearing or cutting side-lying position for delivery is good water birth-best; water is soothing and not as much pain is felt
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Midline epesiotomy
could still tear
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1st degree episiotomy/laceration
involves the epidermis
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2nd degree
involves the dermis, muscle and fascia
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3rd degree
extends into the anal sphincter
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4th degree
extends up the rectal mucosa
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3rd stage
Risk for deficient fluid volume r/t blood loss occurring after placenta separation/expulsion
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Intervention and meds for 3rd stage
- open IV with Pitocin - massage fundus - put NB on moms breast to allow her natural oxytocin to be expelled Meds : Pitocin, Methergine, Hemabate
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Stage 4
Risk for fatigue r/t expenditure associated with childbirth now considered a neonate.

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