Dysfunctional labor - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Common Types of Deviations: Power - Correct Answer-- Ineffective uterine force - Dysfunctional labor and associated stages of labor Passenger - Correct Answer-- Umbilical cord prolapse - Multiple gestation - Problems with fetal position, presentation, or size Passage - Correct Answer-- Inlet contraction - Outlet contraction - Trial labor - External cephalic version - Forceps birth - Vacuum extraction Assessment of a Family Experiencing a Complication - Correct Answer-bas...

Introduction -birth is usually free of major complications. -sometimes, complications make childbearing hazardous for the women or her baby. -the nurse's challenge is to i.d and manage complications promptly and to provide effective care for these mothers while supporting the entire family during this significant time in their lifes. learning objectives -explain abnormalities that may result in dysfunctional labor. -describe maternal and fetal risks associated with premature rupture of the mem...

Signs of Normal Labor Bloody show Pain beginning in the back and coming around to the front of the abdomen Pain that does not diminish with rest Pain that intensifies with walking (usually but not always) Cervical change Regular contraction pattern Dysfunctional Labor Does not result in normal progress of cervical effacement, dilation, and fetal descent. Usually prolonged but may also be short & intense Increases risk of operative birth Dysfunctional Labor powers Ineffective contractions...

What term describes a birth occurring when a trained attendant is not present to assist? 1 Macrosomia 2 Labor dystocia 3 Precipitous birth 4 Precipitous labor 3 A precipitous birth occurs after a labor of any length, in or out of the hospital or birth center, when a trained attendant is not present to assist. Macrosomia describes an infant weighing more than 8 lb 13 oz (4000 g) at birth. Labor dystocia means a difficult labor and may be used to describe any form of dysfunctional labor. Precipito...

adolescent- factors in pregnancy/ IP - answer-Prone to late entry to care and poor compliance with AP schedule Increased risk for LBW and PTL; HTN disorders in pregnancy; PTL and PTB, IUGR, infant mortality Advanced maternal age (older than 35 years) - answer-Higher incidence of infertility and 1st-trimester SAB and ectopic pregnancy Proportional increase in rates of genetic abnormalities with advancing age increased rates of complications including: HTN disorders of pregnancy PTB...

What is fetal presentation? part of the fetus that enters the maternal pelvis What are 3 things that matter with fetal presentation? 1. Size of baby 2. Number of babies 3. Position of baby What is the vertex position? -Preferred position -Head is flexed and chin is tucked What is the sinciput position (aka military position)? Head is neither flexed nor extended What is the brow position? head is partially extended What is the face position? head is hyperextended If a baby is presenting in ...

Where do you assess fetal heart tones in vertex presentation? correct answers Below umbilicus in either the right or left lower quadrant of the abdomen Where do you assess fetal heart tones in breech presentation? correct answers Above umbilicus in either the right or left upper quadrant of abdomen Iron deficiency anemia labs correct answers - HgB: <11 mg/dL in 1st & 3rd; <10.5 in 2nd - HCT: <33% - ferriten: <12 Spina Bifida - occulta assessment findings correct answers - ...

OB: Labor and Vaginal Delivery labor definition - correct answer also called "parturition" -physiologic process by which sufficiently frequent and strong uterine contractions cause thinning (effacement) and dilation of the cervix -permitting passage of the fetus from the uterus through the birth canal parity - correct answer # of times a woman gave birth nullparous - correct answer never given birth multiparous - correct answer 2 or more births grand multiparous - correct answer...

PP hemorrhage is characterized by blood loss greater than _____ for vaginal delivery and greater than ______ for c-section 1. 500 ml 2. 1000 ml Lab value that characterize PP hemorrhage 10% decrease in Hgb and Hct from baseline How to calculate 10% value for blood loss baseline value x 0.1 = # Baseline - # = value of 10% decrease When does PP hemorrhage typically occur within first 24 hours What are the causes of PP hemorrhage (4) the 4 T's 1. Tone weak (atony) 2. Tissue retained 3. Trauma ...

MIDWIFERY BOARDS- INTRAPARTUM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS adolescent- factors in pregnancy/ IP - correct answer Prone to late entry to care and poor compliance with AP schedule Increased risk for LBW and PTL; HTN disorders in pregnancy; PTL and PTB, IUGR, infant mortality Advanced maternal age (older than 35 years) - correct answer Higher incidence of infertility and 1st-trimester SAB and ectopic pregnancy Proportional increase in rates of genetic abnormalities with advancing age increa...