OB Flashcards
The umbilical cord contains how many veins and arteries?
2 arteries and 1 vein
A full term pregnancy is from ____ to _____ weeks.
36-40 weeks
Labor prior to ___ weeks is considered premature.
37
The height of organs being displaced occurs when?
36-40 weeks
Any birth less than 20 weeks is?
An abortion
Most miscarriages occur when?
First 12 weeks
What symptoms are associated with preeclampsia?
High blood pressure (greater than 140/90), protein in urine (dark urine), swelling, headache, excess weight gain
What is the treatment for preeclampsia?
Magnesium sulfate 2G IV/2G IM
Promethazine 6.25 -25 IV for severe nausea and vomiting
Zofran 2-4 mg
What is eclampsia?
Seizures during pregnancy
Contractions that occur at irregular intervals are known as?
Braxton hicks
What occurs in the first stage of labor?
First contraction to full dilation of cervix
Full dilation of cervix is?
4 inches
What is the second stage of labor?
Dilation of cervix to Birth of baby
What is the third stage of labor?
Delivery of baby to delivery of placenta
BOWR is?
Bag of waters ruptured
If contractions are 2-3 minutes apart and last 45 seconds each, delivery is?
Imminent
In what order is a newborn suctioned?
Mouth first than nose
What should be done as soon as the head is delivered?
Suctioning the nose
What should be done if cord is wrapped around babies head?
Slip cord behind head if it is loose enough to do so. If too tightly wrapped, cut
First clamp on cord should be placed where?
6-10 inches from babies navel
Second cord on cord should be placed where?
1-2 inches distal from first
At what level should baby be kept at after delivery is complete?
Moms level and slightly tendelenburg
How long does it take for a newborn to breathe on their own?
15-20 seconds
When should first APGAR score be done?
1 minute
