objective 4 Flashcards
a normal physiological process that involves the health of the mother and a fetus
It involes the welfare of two patients and the use of skills from medical-surgical and pediatric nursing, psychosocial and communication skills, and specific skills involved in obstetrical care
child birth
what are the factors affecting L&D?
Preparation
Professional help
Place
Procedures
People
what are the 5 Ps?
powers
passage
passenger
maternal position
psyche
what are the powers?
uterine contractions
maternal pushing
what are the 3 phases of contractions?
increment
peak
decrement
beginning of one contraction until beginning of next
frequency
how long the contractions last (40-50secs)
duration
approximate stregnth of the contraction
mild,moderate, and strong or firm
intensity
When the cervix is 10cm dilated, female adds voluntary pushing to involuntary contractions which bring the babe down and out
2nd stage involves boht powers
maternal pushing
false pelvis
true pelvis
bony pelvis
upper flaring part
fale pelvis
lower part
true pelvis
Yield more readily to the forces of contractions and pushing efforts in women who have had a previous vaginal birth
soft tissue
he fetus along with the placnta and amniotic membranes
passenger
Composed of several bones separated by strong connective tissues called sutures
head
where sutures meet
fontanelles
diamond-shaped area formed by the intersection of four sutures (closes 12-18 months)
anterior fontanelle
tiny triangular depression formed by the intersection of 3 sutures (closes by end of 2 months)
posterior fontanelle
Describes how fetus is oriented to mothers spine
lie
what are the types of lie?
longitudinal
transverse
oblique
Degree of flexion and extension
attitude
head flexed forward and arms and legs flexed
flexion
prolongs descent…longer labor
extension
Refers to the fetal part that enters the pelvis first
Cephalic (head)
Shoulder
Breech
presentation
has a significant impact on the progress of labor
maternal position