[RLE] DR/LR - Possible Oral Revalida Questions (Anatomy & Labor) Flashcards
Refers to a calculation used for estimating due date (EDD), and is based on a woman’s LMP (last menstrual period)
Naegele’s Rule
What EDD Formula (Naegele’s) is used when the client’s LMP occurred from April to December?
- Subtract 3 MONTHS
- Add 7 DAYS TO LMP
- Add 1 YEAR
What EDD Formula (Naegele’s) is used when the client’s LMP occurred from January to March?
- Add 9 DAYS TO LMP
- Add 7 MONTHS
Enumerate the Four Stages of Labor
- First Stage: Cervical Dilatation Stage
- Second Stage: Birth Stage
- Third Stage: Placental Stage
- Fourth Stage: Recovery Stage
What hormones are most prominent during the first stage of labor?
- Oxytocin
- Prostaglandin
What are the three phases of the first stage of labor?
- Latent Phase
- Active Phase
- Transition Phase
What phase of the first stage of labor is considered as the longest stage?
Latent Phase
What is the goal of the first stage of labor?
To have a fully dilated cervix, measuring 10 cm
What are the cm ranges of each phase in the first stage of labor?
- Latent Phase: 0 - 3 cm
- Active Phase: 4 - 7 cm
- Transition Phase: 8 - 10 cm
How long does the latent phase of the first stage of labor last for Nulliparas?
6 Hours
How long does the latent phase of the first stage of labor last for Multiparas?
4.5 Hours
How long is a woman’s latent phase considered normal?
When it lasts for 20 hours
How long is a woman’s latent phase considered abnormal?
When it lasts for 24 hours or more
What does a latent phase of 24 or more hours indicate?
Cephalopelvic Disproportion
Why are women on the latent phase of the first stage of labor be allowed, or recommended to ambulate?
Because ambulation shortens the latent phase