Ans: Magnesium sulfate: research has shown that it may reduce the risk damage to
the brain (cerebral palsy) for babies born before 32 weeks of gestation.
Tocolytics: temporarily stop your contractions.
2). What is preterm labor
Ans: Labor that occurs after 20 and before 37 weeks of gestation.
3). What counters magnesium sulfate
Ans: Calcium Gluconate
4). Risk factors preterm labor
Ans: Exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES), underweight, Chronic illness such as
diabetes or hypertension, dehydration, preecampsia, previous preterm labor, previous
pregnancy loss, under 18 or over 40. see table 8-1 page 192
5). Nonpharmacological pain interventions
Ans: Relaxation, Skin stimulation, Positioning, Diversion and Distraction, Breathing,
6). Dick-read method
Ans: education and relaxation techniques to interrupt the cycle
7). Bradley method
Ans: Husband coached
8). Lamaze method
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, Ans: exercises and breathing control to give pain relief without drugs
9). Effleurage
Ans: massage with a circular stroking movement
10). Different breathing techniques
Ans: FIRST STAGE BREATHING Slow-paced breathing, Modified-paced breathing,
Pattern paced breathing (Constant pattern and stair step pattern) SECOND STAGE
BREATHING delivery
11). Lightening
Ans: a drop in the level of the uterus during the last weeks of pregnancy as the head
of the fetus engages in the pelvis.
12). Interventions for supine hypotension
Ans: Turning to one side or placing a small pillow (or towel) under one hip
13). Quickening
Ans: baby's first movements felt by mother. between weeks 16 and 20 of pregnancy.
14). Aortocaval compression (vena cava syndrome)
Ans: Supine hypotension
15). 3 phases of pregnancy
Ans: antepartum (before), intrapatum (during), and postpartum (after)
16). Major goals of prenatal care
Ans: Promote health ( of mother, fetus, baby, and family) Safe birth, Educate, provide
physical care.
17). When is amniocentesis administered
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, Ans: 16-20 weeks of gestation when high risk problems are suspected
18). Nagels's rule for edd
Ans: Count back 3 months and 7 days of last normal menstrual period.
19). Positive signs of pregnancy
Ans: 1.Audible fetal heartbeat
2. Fetal movement felt by examiner
3. Ultrasound visualization of fetus
20). How long is 1 trimester
Ans: 13 weeks
21). Hcg
Ans: Human chorionic gonadotropin
22). Goodell's sign
Ans: softening of the cervix and vagina
23). Chadwicks sign
Ans: purple or blueish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and vulva
24). Hegar's sign
Ans: softening of the lower uterine segment
25). Uterine souffle
Ans: soft blowing sound herd over the uterus during auscultation
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