Pregnancy Flashcards
Describe the changes in the heart rate of a pregnant patient
HR is higher (up to 30% higher by 34 weeks gestation)
Describe the changes in the blood pressure of a pregnant patient
Decreased SBP (down 10-15 mmHg by second trimester)
Describe the changes in the blood volume of a pregnant patient
Up to 50% increase in blood plasma
Full-term gestation is considered ____ weeks gestation.
40
After ___ weeks, the fetus is considered viable.
24
By ___ weeks, the fundus should be at the patient’s umbilicus.
20
First stage of labor:
Dilation to…
Contractions every…
Contractions lasting…
Cervix dilated 0-3 cm
Contractions every 5-20 minutes
Contractions lasting 30-45 seconds
Second stage of labor:
Dilation to…
Contractions every…
Contractions lasting…
Cervix dilated 4-8 cm
Contractions every 4-5 minutes, become more regular
Contractions lasting 60 seconds
Third stage of labor:
Dilation to…
Contractions every…
Contractions lasting…
Cervix dilated 8-10cm
Contractions every 2-3 minutes
Contractions lasting 60-90 seconds
Effacement of the cervix occurs in the ____ stage of labor.
Second
Loss of the mucous plug occurs in the ____ stage of labor.
Second
Presentation of fetal parts occurs in the ____ stage of labor. Typically, this is the _____.
Second; head
During the _____ stage of labor, the mother delivers the placenta.
Third
Cervical dilation occurs in the ______ stage of labor.
First
After the infants head is delivered, you should suction the _____ first.
mouth
