Test 3- Modules 6,7,8 Flashcards
T/F - The timing of vaginal exams should generally be linked to your decision on when to intervene for lack of progress.
True - no set time for VE
If the results will NOT change your _________, the vaginal exam should not be done.
management
You may decide that vaginal exams are not necessary as long as the woman appears to be progressing by _____ ______, but you must also decide how long you will wait for these signs before deciding to do a vaginal exam to assess for _______ _____ _______.
outward signs; lack of progress
T/F - Epidurals have been proven to increase the cesarean rate.
False - studies are conflicting
When baby is OP side-lying position should be with baby’s ____ toward the _____. Whenin semi-prone she should lay on side with baby’s _______ toward the __________.
back toward the bed.
back toward the ceiling.
T/F - Semisitting position should not be used if OP position is suspected.
True
Side lying lunge changes the _____ of the pelvis, giving ____ room on the _____ side of the pelvis, which increases chances of rotation in an ____ or _________ fetus.
shape; upper; OP or ascyclitic
Semisitting provides ________ advantage compared with supine. Should be used when progress ___________ and the woman __________.
gravity; is good and the woman prefers it.
Sitting upright with support is thought to be especially beneficial when the ______ are lower than the _____.
knees lower than the hips.
T/F - Leaning forward positions may enhance rotation from OP better than supine and semisitting postions.
True
Leaning forward positions are good when the woman has _________.
backache.
Leaning forward positions enlarge the pelvic ________.
inlet
Kneeling with leaning ______ fetus with __________.
aligns fetus with pelvic inlet.
Hands and knees aids rotation from ____ or _____.
may aid in reducing ________ _______.
OP or OT; anterior lip
____________ position can be used when OP is suspected during prelabor or early labor.
open knee-chest
