OB/GYN Flashcards

1
Q

Word that means “previous pregnancies”

A

Gravida

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2
Q

Word tha means “live births”

A

Para

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3
Q

Duration of contraction is

A

Start to stop of a contraction

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4
Q

Frequency of contraction is

A

Start of contraction to the start of next contraction

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5
Q

When should an external examination be performed

A

Pt. complains of uterine contraction (check for crowning)

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6
Q

Prolapsed cord: mother placed in what position

A

Knee-chest position

Supine w/ pillows under buttocks

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7
Q

What is the cord wrapped with

A

Warm, sterile-saline-soaked dressing

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8
Q

What should be checked on the cord

A

Palpable pulse

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9
Q

Prolapsed Cord: If pulse is absent and positioning of mother does not help

A

Insert gloved hand and lift fetal head off umbilical cord

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10
Q

Breech birth: If head does not deliver (time frame & procedure)

A

3 mins: glove hand in vagina, make “V” with index and middle finger

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11
Q

Shoulder Dystocia: what should be done w/ mother

A

Drop buttock off end of bed and flex thighs upwards

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12
Q

Shoulder Dystocia: pressure applied to

A

Immediately above symphysis pubis

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13
Q

Order of suction newborn

A

Bulb syringe: 1st - mouth & 2nd - nose

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14
Q

The newborn neck should be check for

A

umbilical cord

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15
Q

If umbilical cord is present around neck

A

Attempt to unwrap

If unsuccessful: clamp and cut

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16
Q

Should the cord be “milked”

A

No

17
Q

Location of umbilical clips

A

2 inches apart & at least 8 inches from navel

18
Q

Evaluate newborn using what method

A

APGAR @ 1 and 5 mins

19
Q

What drug could be given to mother for pain control during delivery

A

Nitronox

20
Q

Signs of pre-eclampsia or eclampsia

A

Proteinuria (dark-colored urine)
Excessive weight gain
Hypertension

21
Q

Eclamptic seizures treatment

A

Mag. Sulfate - 4g in 50 mL D5W over 5-10 mins (repeat at 2g in 50 mL D5W over 5-10 mins)
Valium - 5 mg IV/IO/IN (max. 10 mg)
Versed - 2 mg inc. IV/IO/IN (IN: 10mg/2mL) max. 10 mg