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OB test 2

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Labor & Birth   end of pregnancy & intrauterine life, beginning of extrauterine life, change in relationships  
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Theories of Labor   Progesterone w/drawl hypothesis, Prostraglandin hypothesis-^sensitivity to oxytocin/Pitocin  
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5 Critical Factors in Labor   passage, passengers, relationship btw passage/passengers, physiological forces of labor, psychological factors  
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Passage   birth canal, cervix, vaginal canal, pelvic/perineal muscles  
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Passage-factors affecting   type & size of pelvis, ability of cervix to dilate(need 10cm to push), ability of vagina to distend, ability of perineum to distend  
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Pelvis most conducive to delivery   Gynacoid & Anthropoid  
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Passengers   fetus, chorion/amnion membranes, placenta  
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Passengers movement-affected by   fetal head, fetal lie, fetal attitude, fetal presentation, placenta  
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Passenger’s head   largest & least compressible part, face-base of skull-vault of cranium  
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Vault of Cranium   2 parietal bones, 2 frontal bones, occipital bone—not fused, can overlap  
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Skull bones are united by   Sutures  
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Sutures intersect at   fontanels, anterior & posterior most useful, identifies position  
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Anterior fontanel   junction of sutures, diamond shaped, 2cmx3cm, permits brain growth, remains open for 18 months  
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Posterior fontanel   junction of posterior sutures, above occipital bone, triangular shaped, 1cmx2cm, closes 8-12wks after birth  
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Mentum   fetal chin  
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Sinciput   frontal lobe, anterior, brow  
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Bregma   anterior fontanel, large, diamond shaped  
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Vertex   area btw anterior & posterior fontanels  
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Occiput   area beneath posterior fontanel, occipital bone  
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Passenger-Fetal attitude   posture of body w/ reference to limbs, flexion or extension  
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Normal Attitude of Fetus   flexion; flexion of head, flexion of legs, flexion of arms on chest  
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Passenger-Fetal Movement affected by Placenta   normal placental implantation-uppermost posterior part of uterus, abnormal placental implantation-lower uterine segment(placenta previa), may cover part or all of cervical os->movement impeded  
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Passenger-Fetal Lie   relationship of fetus’ long axis(cephalocaudal)to mother’s long axis(spine)  
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Longitudinal/vertical lie   cephalocaudal axis of fetus is parallel to mom’s axis  
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Transverse lie   cephalocaudal axis of fetus is perpendicular to mom’s axis  
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Oblique lie   cephalocaudal axis of fetus is diagonal to mom’s axis  
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Passenger-Fetal Presentation   determined by fetal lie and body part that enters pelvic passage first-presenting part  
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Presentation types   cephalic, breech, shoulder->further categorized based on fetal attitude  
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Passenger-Fetal Position   relationship of designated landmark on presenting part to specific part on maternal pelvis-four imaginary quadrants  
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Engagement   largest diameter of presenting part reaches or passes through pelvic inlet->determined by vaginal exam, confirms adequacy of pelvic inlet only, in primigravida occurs 2wks before term  
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Floating   fetal head is directed down toward the pelvis but can still easily move away from inlet  
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Dipping   fetal head dips into the inlet but can be moved away by exerting pressure on the fetus  
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Engaged   the biparietal diameter(BPD) of fetal head is in the inlet of the pelvis, most instances the presenting part(occiput) is at level of ischial spines(0 station)  
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Station   relationship of presenting part to the ischial spines->narrowest diameter of normal pelvis, ischial spines marks 0 station, above spines -, below spines +, -5-+5  
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No Progress   CPD? Cephalopelvic disproportion  
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Powers of Labor   primary force-causes complete effacement/thinning of cervix->dilation/widening, secondary force-abdominal muscles->used to push during 2nd stage of labor  
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Preliminary/Premonitory/Prodromal Signs of Labor   lightening, surge of energy, Braxton-hicks, ripening of cervix, rupture of membranes, bloody show  
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True/Actual Signs of Labor   cannot be attrib to a single cause-changes in maternal uterus, changes in cervix/pit gland, aging of placenta, ^intrauterine pressure, uterine contractions change, efface/thinning, dilation-progressive enlarge/widening of cervical opening, dia ^1-10cm  
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First Stage of Labor   Dilation-begins w/ onset of regular contractions(mild), ends w/ full dilation of cervix, longer than other stages, consists of 3phases  
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Early/Latent-1st phase of 1st stage of labor   progressive effacement of cervix, little ^ in descent, excited and anxious  
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Active-2nd phase of 1st stage of labor   contractions resume, dilates 4-7cm, bearing down efforts, fetal station advancing, anxiety ^-employ coping strategies  
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Transition-3rd phase of 1st stage of labor   contractions more frequent-longer-stronger(90sec), more rapid dilation of cervix(8-10cm, ^ rate of descent, rectal pressure-low backache-belching-N/V, perspiration on brow, apprehensive-irritable-angry-withdrawn(breathe)  
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Second Stage of Labor   Pushing-lasts from time cervix is completely dilated to birth of fetus, avg 20-50min, crowning occurs when birth is imminent, head encircled by vaginal introitus, sense of purpose, burning sensation  
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Third Stage of Labor   Placental-from birth of fetus until placenta is delivered, normally separates eith 3rd or 4th contraction after fetus is born, from 3-5min to 1hr->risk of hemorrhage ^ as length of stage ^  
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Fourth Stage of Labor   Recovery-1-4hs after delivery of placenta, avg 2hr after birth, period of immediate recovery-homeostasis, observe for complications-abnormal bleeding  
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SVD   Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery-Cephalic/vertex, most common  
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FAVD   Forceps Assisted Birth-Instrumental/operative vaginal delivery, Outlet forceps-fetal skull reached perineum, Low forceps-presenting part at station +2, Midforceps-fetal head is engaged  
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FAVD-Indications   threat to mother or fetus, Hx of heart disease, pulmonary edema, exhaustion  
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FAVD-Conditions   cervix completely dilated, engagement, ruptured membranes, vertex or face presentation, bladder empty, CPD ruled out  
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FAVD-Risks   Newborn-ecchymosis/edema of face, lacerations, succedus caput or cephalhematoma->hyperbilirubinemia, transient paralysis, cerebral hemorrhage, Maternal-lacerations of birth canal, 3rd or 4th degree extension of episiotomy, bleeding, bruising, edema  
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FAVD-Nursing Care   decrease need for oper vag birth, correct labor dyst PRN, encrage posit changes, amb, empty client bladder freq, correct FHR decel, apply O2 PRN, ^fluid intake, assist ID contracts, reinfrce push w/ tract, assess newborn, assess mom for REEDA/hematoma/inf  
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VVD   Vacuum Assisted Birth-vacuum extractor used to apply suction to fetal head, traction applied during contractions, decent should be seen w/ first two pulls  
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VVD-Risk/Nursing Care   cephalhematoma of newborn, keep family informed, assess FHR, assure that caput will disappear w/in 3 days, assess newborn for intracerebral hemorrhage, jaundice  
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Cesarean Birth/C-section   birth of infant through an abdominal and uterine incision, repeat-elective-preservation of pelvic floor  
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VBAC   Vaginal Birth After Cesarean-rule out CPD, adequate pelvis, low transvers incision  
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Perineal Episiotomy   surgical incision in perineum to enlarge vaginal outlet-1st degree-extend through skin, 2nd degree-skin & muscle, 3rd degree-skin, muscle, & anal sphincter, 4th degree-skin, muscle anal sphincter & rectal wall  
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REEDA   redness, ecchymosis, edema, discharge, approximation  
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Episiotomy-Median/midline   most common in U.S., effective, easy to repair, least painful, extension to or through anal sphincter more likely  
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Episiotomy-Mediolateral   need for posterior extension, 3rd degree laceration may occur, blood loss greater, difficult to repair, more painful  
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Episiotomy-Prevention   prenatal Kegel exercises, perineal massage, natural pushing, side-lying pushing position, warm compresses, counterpressure  
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Episiotomy-Care   assist w/ distraction and discomfort during repair, apply ice 20-30 min, inspect every 15min x4, REEDA  
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Contractions-Frequency   beginning of on contraction to beginning of the next  
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Contractions-Duration   time between beginning of a contraction to the end of same contraction  
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Contractions-Intensity   strength of contraction at peak/acme, fundus palpated for indentibility, measured accurately with Intrauterine Pressure Catheter(IUPC)  
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Resting Tone   tone of muscle between contractions  
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Contractions-Maternal Danger Signs   hyperstimulation of uterus->uterine resting tone >25mmHg, uterine contractions >90sec, uterine resting period <30sec  
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Pelvic Inlet   upper border of true pelvis; sacral prominence around superior aspect of symphysis pubis, widest diameter: transverse 13.5cm  
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Pelvic Outlet   lower border of true pelvis; coccyx to ischial tuberosities to inferior aspect of symphysis pubis, widest diameter: anterior/posterior, 9.5-11.5cm, may be increased by 1.5-2cm w/ squatting/sitting  
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Cephalic Presentation   96-97% of births, head presented into passageway, classified according to attitude of fetal head: degree of flexion or extension  
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Cephalic Presentation-Vertex   most common, head flexed on chest, smallest diameter-suboccipitobregmatic 9.5cm, presenting part-occiput  
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Cephalic Presentation-Military   head neither flexed nor extended, occipitofrontal 11.75cm, presenting part-top of head  
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Cephalic Presentation-Brow   head is partially extended, largest anterior-posterior diameter, occipitomental, presenting part-sinciput  
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Cephalic Presentation-Facial   head complete extension, submentobregmatic, presenting part-face  
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Breech Presentations   3% of births, buttocks &/or feet presented to pelvis, sacrum is landmark  
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Breech Presentation-Complete   knees and hips flexed; buttocks and feet present(cannonball)  
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Breech Presentation-Frank   hips flexed, knees extended, buttocks present(pike)  
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Breech Presentation-Footling   hips and legs extended, feet present, single or double footling  
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Shoulder Presentation   transverse/horizontal, presenting part-shoulder, presenting part-acromian process of scapula  
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Cardinal Movements   adaptions that fetus undertakes to maneuver through the pelvis during birth and labor  
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Pain Management   breathing techniques-open mouth/pant & blow, analgesics, anesthetics, touch-effluerage/soft stroking  
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Analgesics   decrease amount of pain perceived-Stadol, Demerol  
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Anesthetics   regional, spinal, local, general  
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Anesthetics-Epidural   med injected into epidural space, catheter/epidural, onset 20-30min, lasts 2 hours then re-injected  
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Anesthetics-Spinal Block   med injected into spinal fluid, quick onset, lasts 18-24 hours  
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Anesthetics-Epidural/Spinal   need baseline for mother and baby, must be in ACTIVE labor, monitor respiratory rate, SE; hot spots, has to wear off, itching, N/V, urinary retention, SE decreased w/ Narcan  
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Rupture of Membranes-Nursing Management   assess fetal heart rate, color, odor, clarity, volume, and time  
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Labor Complications-Dystocia   long, difficult, abnormal labor, often during 1st stage, primary cause for C/S delivery, often caused by dysfunctional labor  
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Hypertonic Uterine Dysfunction   latent stage, cervical dilation <4cm, contractions uncoordinated, frequency ^, intensity decreasing but painful, resting tone ^  
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Hypertonic Uterine Dysfunction-Complications   intrauterine infection, repeated vaginal exams, exhaustion, fetal distress, hypoxia, late decelerations, decreased uteroplacental blood flow, ^prolonged pressure on head, cephalhematoma  
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Hypertonic Uterine Dysfunction-Tx   rest & fluids, narcotics-morphine sulfate/meperidine/tocolytics-inhibits uterine contractions, reduce pain, barbiturate-to allow sleep, usually will awake w/ normal labor pattern  
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Hypotonic Uterine Dysfunction   normal/active labor progress to at least 4cm, then become weak/inefficient-<25mm Hg or stop compleatley, frequency decreasing, intensity decreasing, resting tone unchanged  
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Hypotonic Uterine Dysfunction-Tx   ultrasound/x-ray to rule out CPD, assess FHR/pattern, amniotic fluid, maternal well-being, if those normal may ambulate, hydrotherapy, ROM, Pitocin augmentation  
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Hypotonic Uterine Dysfunction-Complications   fetal distress, risk for infection, tachycardia, intrauterine infection, exhaustion, dehydration, risk for postpartum hemorrhage  
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Pathologic Rings-Soft Tissue Dystocia   constriction rings/hourglass-rare-form and impedes fetal decent, contractions not starting at pacemaker, dangerous, give analgesics/anesthetics to relax rings, C/S  
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Precipitous Labor/delivery   powers work too well, labor <3hrs before birth, 5 contractions in 10min, may be from hypertonic UC, pressure may reach 50-70mmHg, lower uterine segment very soft  
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Precipitous Labor/delivery-Management   NEED dr, stay calm, encourage to push btw contractions, gentle counter pressure to presenting part, if head out check for nuchal cord, suction-mouth 1st then nose, clamp & cut cord, assess & place baby to breast  
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Precipitous Labor/delivery-Risks   lacerations of birth canal, hemorrhage, uterine rupture, hypoxia, trauma to head, intracranial hemorrhage, lack of care/attendance of healthcare personnel, call for help-do not leave!  
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Uterine Rupture-Incomplete   extends into peritoneum but not peritoneal cavity, may be partial separ of old C/S scar, abd tenderness, pain w/ and w/o contractions, small amt vag bleeding/usually internal, dist lower uterine segment, failure of labor to progress->early signs of shock  
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Uterine Rupture-Complete   extends through entire uterus into peritoneal cavity, profuse bright red bleeding, tore away-sharp abd pain, abnormal feel/shape of uterus, rapid onset hypovolemic shock, rapid onset of fetal distress-bradycardia  
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Labor Induction   cervical ripening agent 1st, Pitocin titrated to regular labor pattern  
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