Labor & Delivery + Labor Pain Flashcards
V > C
E > H
A > O
L > P
V = variable decelerations > C = cord compressions
NOT OK
E=early decelerations > H = Head compressions
OK!!
A= accelerations > O= OK
L= late decelerations > P= placental insufficiency
NEVER OK!!! EMERGENCY
Ongoing nursing care in the _____ of intrapartum includes:
- *every 30 min >
- vital signs
- *every 15-30 min >
- FHR pattern
- uterine activity & show
- maternal mood & affect
**vaginal exams for cervical change
Ongoing nursing care in the ACTIVE PHASE of intrapartum includes:
- *every 30 min >
- vital signs
- *every 15-30 min >
- FHR pattern
- uterine activity & show
- maternal mood & affect
**vaginal exams for cervical change
_____ is infusion of room-temperature isotonic fluid (usually normal saline or lactated Ringer’s solution) into the uterine cavity if the volume of amniotic fluid is too little.
AMNIOFUSION is infusion of room-temperature isotonic fluid (usually normal saline or lactated Ringer’s solution) into the uterine cavity if the volume of amniotic fluid is too little.
What is amniotic fluid embolism (Anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy)
Amniotic fluid embolism is when fetal debris enters maternal circulation
- *causes 5-10% maternal deaths
- *22-61% of mothers die; 80% of fetus’ die
What are the FRIST S/S of Amniotic Fluid Embolism?
What are the FRIST S/S of Amniotic Fluid Embolism?
DYSPNEA + SEVERE HTN
Amniotic Fluid Evaluation:
amniotic fluid is very BASIC
if membranes are intact, the swab will be YELLOW
if membranes are ruptured, the swab will be BLUE
_____ or ____ can both cause a FALSE + on an amniotic fluid evaluation swab.
BLOOD or SEMEN can both cause a FALSE + on an amniotic fluid evaluation swab.
Causes of FETAL BRADYCARDIA include:
- atrioventricular dissociation (heart block)
- structural defects
- viral infections
- medications
- fetal heart failure
- maternal hypoglycemia
- maternal hypothermia
What methods are used for cervical ripening?
CYTOTEC which cannot be removed
CERVADIL which can be removed
COOK DOUBLE BUBBLE CATH with can be removed
Hypoxemia causes the FHR to _____
Hypoxemia causes the FHR to DROP
When is the best time to administer a narcotic analgesic via IV to the patient in the labor and delivery unit?
- during the latent phase of labor
- during the active phase of labor
- just before delivery
- upon admission to the unit
When is the best time to administer a narcotic analgesic via IV to the patient in the labor and delivery unit?
-during the active phase of labor
____ __ ____ means difficult labor abnormally slow progress of labor.
DYSTOCIA OF LABOR means difficult labor abnormally slow progress of labor.
What nursing interventions are required for early decelerations?
NONE! Early decelerations are OK and expected because of the contraction compressing the fetal head.
What can cause early decelerations?
Causes of early decelerations include:
- *head compression resulting from the following:
- uterine contractions
- vaginal examination
- fundal pressure
- placement of internal mode of monitoring
When is ECV not used/contraindicated
- uterine abnormalities
- 3rd trimester bleeding
- multifetal gestation
- oligohydraminos
- nuchal cord
- previous C/S
- obvious cephalopelvic disproportion
Is lightening the maternal sensation of fetal movement in the abdomen?
NO - FALSE:
Lightening is the dropping of the fetus into the birth canal, only occurs during a woman’s first pregnancy!
Can an external uterine TOCO monitor accurately reflect the pressure of uterine contractions in mmHg which can be calculated into MVU’s?
NO!!! TOCO monitors can only track the duration of the contractions NOT the pressure/strength
Is external cephalic version is an option for all breech pregnancies?
NO! there are many contraindications for ECV!
What is the FERGUSON REFLEX?
FERGUSON REFLEX is the uncontrollable urge to push!
What is the FETAL ATTITUDE?
FETAL ATTITUDE is the relationship of fetal parts to the fetus itself.
What is considered fetal bradycardia?
Fetal bradycardia is a FHR with less than 100 BPM
What is FETAL LIE?
FETAL LIE is the relationship of fetal axis to the maternal axis
What is considered fetal tachycardia?
Fetal tachycardia is a FHR with more than 160 BPM