Vaginal Examination Flashcards
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1
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Introduce yourself, explain procedure, gain consent
2
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2
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Ensure woman is in appropriate position and on flat surface, remove underwear, maintain dignity with a sheet,
3
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3
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Ensure she has emptied her bladder
4
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4
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State you would perform abdominal palpation prior to vaginal examination
5
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5
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Place disposable sheet under buttocks
6
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6
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Wash hands, put in gloves and lubricant
7
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7
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Look for external genitalia
8
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8
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Insert middle and index fingers
9
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9
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Locate cervix Determine: Cervix position (central) Dilation (5cm) Consistency (soft) Length of cervical canal (1cm) (effaced)
10
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10
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Enter the os
Determine: Position of fetal head (ROL) Presentation (cephalic) Station of presenting part (0)- at ischial spines Membrane (in tact)
11
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12
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Withdraw fingers and cover woman
12
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13
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Dispose gloves and wash hands
13
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13
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Auscultate fetal heart (140BPM)
Palpate mothers pulse (80 BPM)
(Different)
14
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14
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Record and report findings
Document on partogram
Ensure she is comfortable
