Test 2 Blueprint (1) Flashcards
What is it called when the fetus’ head is at the ischial spines?
Engaged
0 station
Above the ischial spines… + or - ?
-
Below the ischial spines… + or - ?
+
What are the 3 names of the lochia?
Rubra
Serosa
Alba
What days is lochia rubra normally seen?
1 - 3 days
What does lochia rubra look like?
bright red, bloody, small slots
What causes lochia rubra to increase?
breastfeeding
standing up
What days is lochia serosa normally seen?
4 to 10 days after delivery
What does lochia serosa look like?
pinkish brown
serosanguineous
What days is lochia alba normally seen?
11 days to 6 weeks after delivery
What does lochia alba look like?
yellowish, white, creamy color
What are the 3 phases of the first stage of labor?
Latent
Active
Transition
What defines the First Stage?
12.5 hr
Onset of labor
Complete dilation
What defines the Latent Phase?
4-6 hr Cervix 0 cm to 3 cm - Irregular contractions - 5-30 min frequency - 30-45 sec duration
What are maternal characteristics of the Latent Phase?
Some dilation and effacement
Talkative and eager
What defines the Active Phase?
2-3 hr Cervix 4 cm to 7 cm - More regular contractions - 3-5 min frequency - 40-70 sec duration
What are maternal characteristics of the Active Phase?
Rapid dilation and effacement
Some fetal descent
Feels helpless
Anxious and restless, increases as contractions get stronger
What defines the Transition Phase?
20-40 min Cervix 8 cm to 10 cm - Strong to very strong contractions - 2-3 min frequency - 45-90 sec duration