Amniotic fluid that is greenish or brownish yellow rather than clear as a result of fetal
defecation; an indication of possible maternal or fetal distress during labor -
️️Define "meconium staining."
The placenta, membranes of the amniotic sac, part of the umbilical cord, and some
tissues f...
EMT OB/GYN EMERGENCY
Amniotic fluid that is greenish or brownish yellow rather than clear as a result of fetal
defecation; an indication of possible maternal or fetal distress during labor -
✔️✔️Define "meconium staining."
The placenta, membranes of the amniotic sac, part of the umbilical cord, and some
tissues from the lining of the uterus that are delivered after the birth of the baby. -
✔️✔️Define "afterbirth."
The fetal structure containing the blood vessels that carry blood to and from the
placenta. - ✔️✔️Define "umbilical cord"
The baby as he develops in the womb - ✔️✔️Define "fetus."
The muscular abdominal organ where the fetus develops; the womb - ✔️✔️Define
"uterus."
The neck of the uterus at the entrance to the birth canal - ✔️✔️Define "cervix."
The birth canal - ✔️✔️Define "vagina"
The organ of pregnancy where exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and wastes occurs
between a mother and fetus - ✔️✔️Define "placenta"
About 4" (10 cm) - ✔️✔️How wide must the cervix dilate in order to allow birth to take
place?
Yes -- the fetus has its own blood, heart, and blood vessels. It does NOT share blood
directly with the mother. - ✔️✔️Does a fetus have its own circulatory system?
About one inch wide and 22 inches long. - ✔️✔️How large should the umbilical cord be
at birth?
The "bag of waters" that surrounds the developing fetus. - ✔️✔️Define "amniotic sac"
Almost 1 quart. - ✔️✔️How much liquid does the amniotic sac hold?
When the "presenting part" of the baby first bulges from the vaginal opening. Usually,
this is the head. - ✔️✔️Define "crowning."
, The headfirst presentation that occurs in a normal birth - ✔️✔️Define "cephalic
presentation."
When the baby's buttocks or both legs appear first during birth - ✔️✔️Define "breech
presentation"
The three stages of the delivery of a baby that begin with the contractions of the uterus
and end with the expulsion of the placenta. - ✔️✔️Define "labor"
1) First stage - regular contractions, thinning and gradual dilation of cervix, ends with
fully dilated cervix
2) Second stage - the time from when the baby enters the birth canal until he is born
3) Third stage - the time between birth and afterbirth - ✔️✔️What makes up the three
stages of labor?
Dilation period. - ✔️✔️What's another name for "first stage" of labor?
30 minutes at the start, 3 minutes or less at the end - ✔️✔️How fast should
contractions be at the beginning of labor? And at the end?
16 hours - ✔️✔️What is the average length of "first stage" or "dilation period" of labor?
The expulsion of the initial cervical mucus plug. The mucus plug is usually mixed with
blood. - ✔️✔️What is the "bloody show?"
Yes - ✔️✔️Are watery, bloody fluids discharging form the vagina typical during ALL
THREE stages of labor?
Delivery is imminent. - ✔️✔️When contractions last 30 seconds to 1 minute and are 2-3
minutes apart, ____ __ ______.
Usually in the lower back, and they move towards the lower abdomen. - ✔️✔️Where do
labor pains start?
To determine whether the delivery will occur on scene, and to assist the mother if
necessary. - ✔️✔️What is the primary role of the EMT during a normal out-of-hospital
childbirth?
Transport the patient! - ✔️✔️What is the best course of action for an EMT to take
EVERY TIME, unless childbirth is expected any minute?
Transport her. You should have plenty of time. - ✔️✔️If the mother is having her first
delivery, isn't straining, and there is no crowning, then what?
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