Nu 412 test 5 Exam Questions With Correct
Answers
What does veal chop stand for ? - answervariable deceleration -> cord compression (turn
patient)
early decels -> head compression (check patient)
accelerations -> okay! (no intervention)
late decels -> placental insufficiency (intr...
what are the four signs the placenta is ready to be delivered? - answer✔globular uterus, gush of
blood, lengthening of cord, hard contractions
what must platelets be above in order to get an epidural? - answer✔must be above 100,000
what are two contraindications to spinal anesthesia? - answer✔low platelets, large body habitus
what is meconium-aspiration syndrome? - answer✔complication of fetus swallowing meconium
within the uterus, can lead to hypoxic encephalopathy
what is shoulder dystocia? - answer✔condition in which baby's head is born but shoulder cannot
pass under pelvic arch, can be a result of fetal macrosomia related to gestational diabetes or
cephalopelvic disproportion; main symptom is the turtle sign; can lead to breaking of the baby's
collarbones, hypoxia, a brachial plexus injury; treat with suprapubic pressure, McRobert's or
Gaskin maneuvers
what is a cord prolapse? - answer✔cord lies below the presenting part of the fetus; S&S of
recurrent deep variable decels and cord within the vagina, can lead to fetal death from hypoxia;
treat by holding presenting part off the cord, place in Trendelenburg, run to the OR for
emergency C section
what is placenta previa? - answer✔when the placenta implants over the cervical os, S&S of
minimal bright red painless bleeding*, NO vaginal exams! (and no sexual intercourse)
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