[RLE] General Questions

Question 1

Refers to a set of maneuvers that are used to palpate the gravid uterus systematically.

Answer 1

Leopold Maneuvers

Question 2

What are the four Leopold Maneuvers?

Answer 2

• First Maneuver: Fundal Grip
• Second Maneuver: Umbilical Grip
• Third Maneuver: Pawlik’s Grip
• Fourth Maneuver: Pelvic Grip

Question 3

Refers to the leopold maneuver wherein the uterine fundus is palpated to determine which fetal part occupies the fundus.

Answer 3

First Maneuver: Fundal Grip

Question 4

Refers to the leopold maneuver wherein each side of the maternal abdomen is palpated to determine which side is the fetal side and which are its extremities.

Answer 4

Second Maneuver: Umbilical Grip

Question 5

Refers to the leopold maneuver wherein one hand applies pressure on the fundus while the index finger and the thumb of the other hand palpate the presenting part to confirm presentation and engagement.

Answer 5

Third Maneuver: Pawlik’s Grip

Question 6

Refers to the leopold maneuver wherein the area above the symphysis pubis is palpated to locate the fetal presenting part to determine how far the fetus has descended and whether the fetus is engaged.

Answer 6

Fourth Maneuver: Pelvic Grip

Question 7

What are the Stages of Labor?

Answer 7

• FIRST STAGE OF LABOR
  (STAGE OF DILATATION)
• SECOND STAGE OF LABOR
  (STAGE OF EXPULSION)
• THIRD STAGE OF LABOR
  (PLACENTAL STAGE)
• FOURTH STAGE OF LABOR
  (STAGE OF RECOVERY)

Question 8

What are the two sides of a placenta?

Answer 8

• SCHULTZE (Shiny Schultze): Fetal Side
• DUNCAN (Dirty Duncan): Maternal Side

Question 9

What are the four highlights that occur within Calkin’s Sign?

Answer 9

1. Globular shape of the uterus
2. Gushing out of blood
3. Lengthening of the cord
4. Uterus rises in the abdomen

Question 10

What refers to a method of expressing the placenta in which the uterus is vigorously squeezed in order to produce placental presentation?

Answer 10

Crede’s Maneuver

Question 11

Refers to a method of expressing the placenta by grasping the umbilical cord with one hand and placing the other hand on the abdomen, followed by application of the traction on the cord by moving the forcep up, down, left and right.

Answer 11

Brandt - Andrews Maneuver

Question 12

What are the normal Vital Signs of a newborn?

Answer 12

TEMP: 36.5 - 37.5 C
PULSE: 120-160 bpm
RESPI: 30 - 60 cpm
BP: 65/45 mmHg
O2SAT: 95-100%