Labor and Birth

Question 1

SVE

Answer 1

sterile vaginal exam

Question 2

EFM

Answer 2

external fetal monitoring

Question 3

US

Answer 3

ultrasound

Question 4

Toco

Answer 4

tocometer: pressure sensor placed on fundus to measure contraction pattern (does NOT measure strenght)

Question 5

BPP

Answer 5

biophysical profile: Ultrasound assessment for fetal well being

Question 6

FSE

Answer 6

fetal scalp electrode: devise inserted into the fetal scalp during labor for a more accurate HR (usually used in distress)

Question 7

it is bested to let mom do this when full dilated to reduce pushing time

Answer 7

labor down

Question 8

AROM/SROM

Answer 8

artificial (MD) or spontaneous rupture of membranes

Question 9

IUPC

Answer 9

intrauterine pressure catheter. Internal contraction monitor used to determine strength of contractions and can also be sued to administer an amnioinfusion

Question 10

MSF

Answer 10

meconium stained fluid. NICU and RT must be present for birth

Question 11

first stage of labor is how many hours

Answer 11

8-20

Question 12

1cm-3cm

Answer 12

latent of first stage

Question 13

4-7cm

Answer 13

active of first stage of labor

Question 14

8-10 cm/complete

Answer 14

transition of first stage. vitals q 30 min

Question 15

5 P’s

Answer 15

Passageway (birth canal), passenger (fetus and placenta), Powers (contractions), Position (maternal), Psych