Normal L And D - Moulton Flashcards
When is a cervical exam inappropriate?
Placenta previa
What is the minimum rate of cervical dilation for primiparas?
Multiparous?
- 2 cm/hr
1. 5 cm/hr
What is the most common general anesthesia induction agent used?
Carries what risk?
Propfol
16x inc risk of maternal mortality
What pelvis resembles an ape, is much larger anteroposterior than transverse diameter, has a narrow pubic arch and creates a long narrow oval shape?
Fetal head position?
Anthropoid
OP
If uncomplicated, External fetal monitoring how often in active phase of 1st stage?
2nd stage?
Complicated 1st stage?
2nd?
Q30 min
Q15 min
Q15 min
Q5 min
What allows you to assess the strength of contractions?
IUPC
Which episiotomy is most commonly performed, has greater risk of extension into 3rd or 4th degree and has less postpartum pain?
Midline
What are Braxton-Hicks contractions?
False labor - irregular contractions w/out cervical change
What bishop score is considered unfavorable?
What score is vaginal delivery good?
< 6
> 8
Supraoccipitomental is what position?
cm?
Brow presentation (longest)
13.5
When is a retained placenta diagnosed?
After 30 min
What is the artificial stimulation of labor which has already begun called?
Augmentation
What is complete dilation?
Effacement refers to what?
10 cm
Thinning of the cervix
Submentogregmatic is what position?
cm?
Face presentation
9.5
What pelvis has the widest transverse diameter w/prominent ischial spines and narrow pubic arch?
Fetal head comes through at what position?
Android
OP - face up