OB Flashcards

1
Q

The umbilical cord contains how many veins and arteries?

A

2 arteries and 1 vein

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2
Q

A full term pregnancy is from ____ to _____ weeks.

A

36-40 weeks

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3
Q

Labor prior to ___ weeks is considered premature.

A

37

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4
Q

The height of organs being displaced occurs when?

A

36-40 weeks

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5
Q

Any birth less than 20 weeks is?

A

An abortion

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6
Q

Most miscarriages occur when?

A

First 12 weeks

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7
Q

What symptoms are associated with preeclampsia?

A

High blood pressure (greater than 140/90), protein in urine (dark urine), swelling, headache, excess weight gain

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8
Q

What is the treatment for preeclampsia?

A

Magnesium sulfate 2G IV/2G IM
Promethazine 6.25 -25 IV for severe nausea and vomiting
Zofran 2-4 mg

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9
Q

What is eclampsia?

A

Seizures during pregnancy

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10
Q

Contractions that occur at irregular intervals are known as?

A

Braxton hicks

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11
Q

What occurs in the first stage of labor?

A

First contraction to full dilation of cervix

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12
Q

Full dilation of cervix is?

A

4 inches

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13
Q

What is the second stage of labor?

A

Dilation of cervix to Birth of baby

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14
Q

What is the third stage of labor?

A

Delivery of baby to delivery of placenta

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15
Q

BOWR is?

A

Bag of waters ruptured

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16
Q

If contractions are 2-3 minutes apart and last 45 seconds each, delivery is?

A

Imminent

17
Q

In what order is a newborn suctioned?

A

Mouth first than nose

18
Q

What should be done as soon as the head is delivered?

A

Suctioning the nose

19
Q

What should be done if cord is wrapped around babies head?

A

Slip cord behind head if it is loose enough to do so. If too tightly wrapped, cut

20
Q

First clamp on cord should be placed where?

A

6-10 inches from babies navel

21
Q

Second cord on cord should be placed where?

A

1-2 inches distal from first

22
Q

At what level should baby be kept at after delivery is complete?

A

Moms level and slightly tendelenburg

23
Q

How long does it take for a newborn to breathe on their own?

A

15-20 seconds

24
Q

When should first APGAR score be done?

A

1 minute

25
Q

What is done with a prolapsed cord?

A

Wrap cord in moist dressing and leave outside vagina

26
Q

What is a frank breech?

A

Butt first delivery

27
Q

What is meconium?

A

Baby poop

28
Q

What is primigravida?

A

Pregnant for the first time