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| What is Lightening and when does it occur? |
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Definition
This is the process of the baby moving into the birth canal to prepare for birth. |
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| What are the Leopold's maneuvers and what does it entail? |
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Definition
This procedure is done to check the position of the baby.
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| How do you measure the frequency of contractions? |
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Definition
From one increment to the next is the frequency of these. |
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| What are some danger signs during contractions? |
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Definition
- Duration: >90 seconds
- Increment: <60 seconds
These are danger signs of these and can cause decreased O2 in the baby. |
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| What is vertex presentation? |
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Definition
This is the presentation where the head is fully flexed and the occiput leads. |
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Stages of Labor
1st Stage |
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Definition
Purpose of this stage: Dilation and Effacement |
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Stages of Labor
2nd Stage |
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Definition
Purpose of this stage: Expulsion of the baby |
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Stages of Labor
3rd Stage |
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Definition
Purpose of this stage: Placental Expulsion- can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours |
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Stages of Labor
4th Stage |
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Definition
Purpose of this stage: Recovery- decrease bleeding and start involution of uterus |
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Stages of Labor
Three stages of the 1st Stage |
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Definition
- Latent: 3-5 min contractions/ 0-30% effacement/ 1-3 cm dilation/ mother is excited
- Active: stronger contractions/ 60-80% effacement/ 4-7 cm dilation/ mother is anxious/ may have epidural
- Transitional: intense contractions/ 1005 effacement/ 8-10 cm dilation/ mother is out of control
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| What is the initial nursing action after an epidural block? |
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Definition
The initial nursing action after this is to check for sudden drop in blood pressure. |
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| What is a very common side effect of an epidural? |
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Definition
Bladder distension is a common side effect of this. |
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| What medication is used to counteract narcotic induced respiratory distress? |
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Definition
Narcan is used to counteract respiratory distress in this situation. |
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| What is the priority nursing action after having a sub-arachnoid block? |
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Definition
The priority nursing action after this process is to watch for a headache and have the pt lie flat for 6-8 hrs. |
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