Process of Labor
Which finding indicates TRUE labor?
Contractions becoming stronger with walking
What is the light stroking pain relief method called?
Effleurage
Why do we give Vitamin K?
Prevent bleeding disorders
Hard warm breast with a fever is an indication for what?
Mastitis
When is APGAR measured?
1 and 5 minutes
What is the purpose of uterine contractions?
Dilate and efface the cervix
What is an effective breathing method called for the labor process?
Patterned breathing
Who do we give RhoGAM to?
Rh-negative mother with Rh-positive infant
Postpartum hemorrhage finding would include?
What are Milia?
Why is cord prolapse and emergency?
Cord compression and fetal hypoxia
What is the most common epidural complication?
Hypotension
A fundus shifted to the right indicates what?
A full bladder
What is the first intervention for uterine atony?
Fundal massage
In what order is a newborn suctioned?
Mouth and then nose
What can pushing at 8cm dilation cause?
Cervical edema
What can having narcotics near delivery cause?
Neonatal respiratory depression
Where should the fundus be immediately after birth?
Midline at the umbilicus
Common symptom of neonatal sepsis?
Poor feeding
Preterm infant is defined as?
Less than 37 weeks gestation
Which of the 4 "Ps" refers to the fetus?
Passenger
What is a risk of a precipitous birth in regard to maternal pain?
Maternal lacerations/hemorrhage
Lochia rubra is what?
Bright red discharge
What is a priority with spina bifida?
Protect the sac from rupture and infection
What are mongolian spots?
Blue-gray pigmentation