MCN REVIEW (Random pt. I) Flashcards
discoloration of Vagina
Chadwick’s sign
to measure the EDD of a pregnant woman, this rule uses LMP
Naegele’s Rule
To measure the age of the fetus, this rule also uses tape measure
McDonald’s Rule
this rule determines the AOG of fetus depending on the height of the fundus
Bartholomew’s Rule
Using Bartholomew’s Rule, at what level the fundus is located at 12 weeks
symphysis pubis
Using Bartholomew’s Rule, at what level the fundus is located at 16 weeks
between symphysis pubis and umbillicus
A German OB-GYN that is named after the Leopold’s maneuver
Christian Gerhard Leopold
this determine the fetal presentation and position by palpating the gravid abdomen. this is also low-cost and non-invasive
Leopold’s maneuver
variations in fetal attitude
- Vertex, flexed
- Military
- Brow
- Face
Factors that affect the fetal attitude during pregnancy
- obese
- woman with hydramnios
- woman with full bladder
4 types of Leopold’s manuever
- fundal grip
- Lateral grip
- Pawlick’s grip
- Pelvic grip
During fundal grip, you can feel the butt of the fetus with a ___ & ___ texture
soft and round
Head is hard and firm, round in shape during this type of Leopold Maneuver
fundal grip
Leopold’s Maneuver type: fetal back is firm
lateral grip
Leopold’s Maneuver type: this is not performed when the baby is not in cephalic position
pelvic grip