NR 465- Exam 1 Flashcards
When does the fundal height decrease?
between 36-40 weeks
How long should fetal kick count be measured
for 2 hours, or until the fetus makes 10 distince movements
0 is right at the ischial spine.
- Transverse Lie shoulder presentation
This is a condition in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, sometimes with fluid retention and proteinuria
preeclampsia
is protein in the urine a normal finding during pregnancy?
yes
What defines the transition phase of labor?
contractions every 1-2minutes, may have an urge to push down
becomes very anxious during this time
Longitudinal Lie Vertex Presentation
How do late decelerations appear
like early decelerations but are shifted to the right
When is a neonate most alert?
the first hour
breast feeding is important!
What is the ointment used in the newborn’s eyes to prevent gonorrhea?
Erythromycin.
How long does the latent phase last?
from the beginning of labor until about 3-5cm
- woman is sociable and excited*
- 8 hours*
What is the role of corpus luteum
first 6-7 weeks produces progesterone until placenta can take over
What does an engaged fetus mean?
the largest diameter of the head entered the pelvic cavity. Zero or lower. Takes place before the onset of labor.
When the head passes through the pelvis the bones may overlap, what is this called?
molding
How do we measure the descent of the fetus
in relation to the ischial spine. +1 is crowning of the head
Why are presumptive signs not considered diagnostic?
because they are changes that could happen outside of pregnancy
Examples of Probable Signs
- Chadwicks Sign
- Goodell’s Sign
- positive pregnancy test
- skin hyperpigmentation
- striae
Duration is how long
1 contraction lasts
How many arteries/veins does a fetus have
- 2 arteries (deox to placenta)
- 1 vein (oxgenated away)
What position allows greater perfusion to the fetus?
Wedged to the left
How long does the fourth stage of labor last?
2 hours to 6 weeks
What defines the 3rd stage of labor?
Devliery of the plancenta
can last up to 30 min
What does restitution mean?
after the head is born, it turns to the same side it was in utero to realign with the shoulders and back.
What hormone does estrogen/progesterone block during pregnancy?
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (lutenizing) from anterior Pituitary
Why doesn’t blood pressure increase during pregnancy?
due to decreased resistance in the vessels
What is a term used for false labor contractions?
braxton hicks
What could be the cause of variable deceleration?
cord compression, ask to reposition
On a newborn, what shape should the posterior fontanel be upon palpation?
triangular where the occipital and parietal bones meet. Between 0.5 and 1 cm. It closes by 2 to 4 months of age.
frequency is the time from the beginning of one contraction…
to the beginning of the next
On a newborn, what shape should the anterior fontanel be upon palpation?
a diamond, between frontal and parietal bones. Should be soft and flat