QUIZ REPORTER Flashcards
It calculates the estimated due date for delivery based on the last menstrual period date.
Naegele’s Rule
It is also known as the ‘calendar method’ for predicting the next ovulation date
LMP/ Last Menstrual Period
It is used to measure the distance of the pubic bone to the top of the uterus
Fundic/Fundal Height
What is the Purpose of Fundic Height?
- Assess if the baby is growing properly.
- Helps determine the gestational age.
This refer to how far a long the pregnancy is.
AOG/ Age of Gestation
Who was the German obstetrician that is named after the Naegele’s Rule?
Franz Karl Naegle
Where is the exact location of the Fundus when the mother is 36- 38 weeks?
ANS: Under the Sternum or breast bone
What is the standard Formula for Naegele’s Rule?
ANS: - 3 Months +7 days + 1year
Give two factors affecting the measurement of fundic Height.
BMI is 30 or more
- Has History of Uterine fibroids.
A facility designed to provide a homelike, nonmedical setting for birth.
ANSWER - Birth center
Give one disadvantage of birth center
*LACK OF CENTERS
*POSSIBLE TRANSFER TO A HOSPITAL
*They’re not for everyone
Give the 5 advantages of birth center
COMFORTABILITY
PRIVACY
FREEDOM
FAMILIES STAY TOGETHER
A SHORTER STAY
Enumerate 6 types of delivery
- Vaginal delivery
- Vacuum delivery
- Forceps delivery
- Cesarean birth
- VBAC
- Water birth
It is a means of measuring the size of the uterus to evaluate fetal growth and development during pregnancy.
Mcdonald’s Method or Fundal Height
Calculate the AOG in weeks: Fundus HT = 24 cm
.21 weeks