Maternity (2)

Question 1

What testing occurs during first trimester?

Answer 1

• Genetic
• Blood typing
• RH (protein) factor
• Ultrasound

Question 2

What testing occurs during second trimester?

Answer 2

• Doppler blood flow
• Amniocentesis (fetal abnormalities)
• Down syndrome
• Fetal lung maturity
• Biophysical health

Question 3

What testing occurs during third trimester?

Answer 3

• Non stress test

- Contraction stress test

Question 4

What are the stages of labour?

Answer 4

1st: Cervix opens
2nd: Baby is born
3rd: Placenta is delivered

Question 5

What does the Apgar score consist of?

Answer 5

• HR
• Resp effort
• Muscle tone
• Reflex irritability
• Colour

Question 6

When is the Apgar score undertaken?

Answer 6

• 1 min& 5 min

Question 7

What are babies given when they’re born?

Answer 7

Vitamin K
-Assist with clotting factors

Eye ointment
-Protect against chlamadya and gonorrhoea.

Question 8

Where is the fundus measured?

Answer 8

-Top of uterus to pubis symbiosis

Question 9

When does ovulation resume?

Answer 9

• For non-lactating mothers: 7-9 weeks

- Lactating: 6 months

Question 10

What are signs of post partum infection?

Answer 10

• Fever over 38 in first 24 hours

- Fever maintained for 2 days within first 10 days

Question 11

What are the post part blues?

Answer 11

• Generally lasts 10 days
• Tear-fullness
• Insomnia
• Lack of appetite

Question 12

What is post partum depression?

Answer 12

-Extreme sadness, anxiety, insomnia ect