week 1: leopards meneuvers Flashcards
1
Q
what is the first leopards meneuver
A
palpate at the fundus (farthest away from the pelvis)
2
Q
what is the second leopards meneuver
A
palpate the fetal back (should be flat and smooth)
side with limbs should feel knobby and bumpy
3
Q
what is the third leopards meneuver
A
hand over pubic synthesis
does it feel like the head or the breech
4
Q
what is the fourth leopards meneuver
A
place both hands on lover abdomen
move fingers gently down sides of uterus, not brow on opposite side of fetal back
5
Q
what is the point of leopards meneuver
A
to determine the position of the fetus
6
Q
what is the kick count for fetal health surveillance
A
6 times in two hours
7
Q
what are the main reasons for decreased fetal movements
A
hunger
sleep cycle
amniotic fluid is decreased
death of fetus
