Intrapartum complications

Question 1

Uterine rupture

Question 2

Premature rupture of membranes

Question 3

PROM interventions

Answer 3

Induce labor after 24 - 48 hours to reduce risk of inection

Question 4

precipitate birth

Question 5

shoulder dystocia

Answer 5

a condition where the head of the baby is born but the anterior shoulder is unable to pass down the pubic arch of the mother

Question 6

shoulder dystocia interventions

Answer 6

McRoberts maneuver
involves keeping the patient’s legs flexed apart with the knees on the abdomen.
decreases the pelvic inclination, allowing more space for the shoulders to be delivered.

Question 7

Bishop scoring

Answer 7

Evaluates the cervical response to induction procedures

A high score (above 6) is predictive of successful labor induction because the cervix has ripened or softened in preparation for labor

Question 8

Interventions for hypovolemic shock

Answer 8

a. Provision of IV fluids
b. Placement of an indwelling Foley catheter
c. Assessment of oxygen saturation
d. Blood transfusion