Maternity (Signs & symptoms of labor)

Question 1

True Labor contractions are ____, with the interval getting ____ & _____.

Answer 1

regular, with the interval getting shorter & shorter.

Question 2

False labor are ____ contractions that ____ _____ get closer together.

Answer 2

irregular contractions that DO NOT

Question 3

In false labor contractions ____ with walking, resting, or changing positions.

Answer 3

STOP

Question 4

If you contractions are ___ minutes apart, lasting for ___ minute, for ___ hour or longer, it’s time to head to the hospital.

Answer 4

1 minute apart, lasting for 1 minute, for 1 hour or longer.

Question 5

With an amniotic sac rupture there is rarely a ____ ____ ____.

Answer 5

gush of fluid

Question 6

How does an amniotic sac rupture present?

Answer 6

will present as more of a steady trickle of fluids

Question 7

PPROM stands for?

Answer 7

Preterm Rupture of Membranes

Question 8

AROM stands for?

Answer 8

Artificial Rupture of Membranes, aka: Amniotomy

Question 9

It is ultimately up to the ____ to determine when a client is likely in labor.

Answer 9

HCP

Question 10

What is the gold standard to know if its true labor?

Answer 10

Perform a cervical check

Question 11

Effacement means the cervix ____ ____.

Answer 11

thins out

Question 12

How is effacement measured?

Answer 12

in percentages with the help of the index finger

Question 13

How can you confirm a PROM?

Answer 13

Nitrazine paper test

Question 14

____ ___ pain is a sign of true labor.

Answer 14

lower back pain