PRETERM & PROM
This test helps predict spontaneous preterm birth.
What is fetal fibronectin (fFN)?
Ineffective uterine contractions fall under this “P.”
What are powers?
This score determines readiness for induction.
What is the Bishop Score?
Meconium-stained fluid places infant at risk for this syndrome.
What is meconium aspiration syndrome?
Pregnancy extending beyond 42 weeks is called this.
What is postterm pregnancy?
Membrane rupture before 37 weeks is called this.
What is preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (pPROM)?
Cephalopelvic disproportion is a problem of this “P.”
What is Passenger? Or passage with rationale
The priority assessment after amniotomy.
What is fetal heart rate assessment?
Head delivered but anterior shoulder stuck behind pubic arch.
What is shoulder dystocia?
Most common cause of uterine rupture.
What is a scarred uterus from previous cesarean?
The greatest risk associated with PROM.
What is infection?
Maternal anxiety affecting labor progress relates to this “P.”
What is psyche?
Oxytocin is classified as this type of medication safety level.
What is high-alert medication?
Infant complication of shoulder dystocia.
What is brachial plexus injury?
Sudden hypotension, hypoxia, and coagulopathy during labor indicates this.
What is amniotic fluid embolism?
Conservative management is typical for this condition before 37 weeks.
What is pPROM?
Prolonged latent phase is considered this type of labor pattern.
What is dysfunctional labor?
Contractions every 90 seconds while on oxytocin require this first action.
What is stop the oxytocin infusion?
Cord lies below presenting part.
What is prolapsed umbilical cord?
Infection of the amniotic cavity.
What is chorioamnionitis?
Short cervical length increases risk for this condition.
What is spontaneous preterm labor?
Daily Double
Labor lasting less than 3 hours is called this.
What is precipitous labor?
One severe maternal risk of oxytocin overstimulation.
What is uterine rupture?
(Accept: placental abruption, fetal hypoxemia)
Immediate nursing action for prolapsed cord.
What is elevating the presenting part and calling for emergency delivery?
Maternal fever + fetal tachycardia most strongly suggest this diagnosis.
What is chorioamnionitis?