Unit 2 Exam Grid

Question 1

Mastitis

Answer 1

painful infection of breast tissue

Question 2

Induction of labor

Answer 2

membrane sweep, prostaglandins, pitocin, oxytocin, artificial rupture of membranes

Question 3

Lab values for epidural

Answer 3

INR, PTT, pt, liver function, cbc

Question 4

Complications with delivery

Answer 4

breech, shoulder dystocia, maternal hemorrhaging, pieces of placenta not delivered

Question 5

Signs of labor

Answer 5

contractions regular and increasing intensity, pain does not decrease with rest and cervix dilation and effacement with 10cm

Question 6

Factors that affect labor and delivery

Answer 6

size of the baby, multiple pregnancy, previous c-section, baby positioning, spiritual/personal wishes

Question 7

True and false labor

Answer 7

true labor will have contractions regular in increasing intensity with pain that does not decrease with rest and cervical dilation and effacement.

Question 8

Newborn care

Answer 8

evaluation for the need of resuscitation, a complete physical exam, administration of prophylactic medications and vaccines, adequate feedings, safe sleep, hygiene of the newborn, and other important areas for baby wellbeing.
apgar tests

Question 9

Neonatal risks

Answer 9

preterm birth, intrapartum related complications, infections, birth defects

Question 10

Uterine atony

Answer 10

occurs when your uterus doesn’t contract properly during or after birth

Question 11

Post op assessment

Answer 11

signs and symptoms of infection, hemorrhaging noting lochia on pad should be less red and less amount as time goes on.

Question 12

Post term gestation

Answer 12

pregnancy that extended to or went beyond 42 weeks

Question 13

Care of the newborn following vaginal delivery

Answer 13

keep baby warm and clean, apgar assessments at , 5, and 9 minutes.

Question 14

Postpartum assessment

Answer 14

“bubble” - breast, uterus (massaging fundus if boggy), bowel, bladder, lochia, episiotomy, lower extremities, emotions

Question 15

Macrosomia

Answer 15

a newborn much larger than average, over 8 pounds

Question 16

Airway - newborn

Answer 16

mouth breathers after delivery, monitoring for signs of fetal respiratory distress and tachycardia using heart monitor

Question 17

Breast milk production

Answer 17

occurs after 3-4 days, babies drinking colostrum postbirth to 3/4 days

Question 18

Blood vessels

Answer 18

After the placenta is delivered, these contractions help put pressure on the bleeding vessels in the area where the placenta was attached. If the uterus does not contract strongly enough, these blood vessels bleed freely.

Question 19

Umbilical care

Answer 19

After birth, the cord is clamped and cut. Eventually between 1 to 3 weeks the cord will become dry and will naturally fall off. During the time the cord is healing it should be kept as clean and as dry as possible. A sponge bath is the best way to clean your baby until the umbilical cord falls off.

Question 20

Vitamin k

Answer 20

needed for blood to clot normally

Question 21

Amniotomy

Answer 21

artificial rupture of membranes: internl rupture of amniotic sac by hcp

Question 22

Precipitous delivery

Answer 22

childbirth after unusually rapid labor

Question 23

Continuous fetal heart rate monitoring

Answer 23

prebirth: checking contraction length and intensity. looking at heart rate, which should not be any lower than 100 bpm or any higher than 160 bpm.

Question 24

Shoulder dystocia

Answer 24

during vaginal birth when the fetus’ shoulder is stuck

Question 25

Forceps assisted birth

Answer 25

get 3 chances to pull, goes on baby’s head to aid in traction of delivery when stuck

Question 26

Boggy uterus

Answer 26

not firm, to be massaged during post delivery assessment of mother

Question 27

Stages of labor

Answer 27

The first stage starts when labor begins and ends with full cervical dilation and effacement. The second stage commences with complete cervical dilation and ends with the delivery of the fetus. The third stage initiates after the fetus is delivered and ends when the placenta is delivered.

Question 28

C-section

Answer 28

can be a result of complications, or if a mother had c sections in the past or unable to do vaginal delivery