Onset
Ranging from painless bleeding to severe bleeding with pain
What is placental abruption?
Dull back ache, leg cramps, pelvic pressure
What is preterm labor?
What is Category I tracing?
Immediate action for cord prolapse
What is elevating the fetal presenting part off cord
Main reason for cord prolapse?
What is rupture of membranes?
Gradual onset of contractions before 37 weeks
What is preterm labor?
Upon vaginal exam, fetal foot palpated
What is footling breech presentation?
Condition seen with fetal tachycardia
What is chorioamnionitis?
McRoberts and suprapubic pressure are initial actions
What is shoulder dystocia?
Actions for tachysystole?
What is start IV fluid bolus, turn off Pitocin, reposition, consider tocolytics if persistent?
After crowning, baby retracts head against perineum
What is turtling sign noted in shoulder dystocia?
Board-like abdomen
What is placental abruption?
This type of deceleration indicates uteroplacental insufficiency
What is late decelerations
Uterine rupture initial action step
Description of variable decelerations
What is fetal heart rate drop of 15 bpm for at least 15 seconds, usually in V shape, often indicating cord compression?
Pulsing felt during cervical exam
What is cord prolapse?
Pea soup-like amniotic fluid
What is meconium (Grade 3 - thick)?
Sinosodal pattern
What is Category III tracing?
Antibiotics are the primary treatment in this condition
What is chorioamnionitis?
Purpose and timing of betamethasone?
What is fetal lung maturity, usually given prior to 34 weeks, 2 doses 24 hours apart?
Low-grade fever and tachycardia
What is chorioamnionitis?
Loss of uterine contractions on palpation, acute abdominal pain
What is uterine rupture?
Prolonged deceleration or bradycardia with loss of station is seen in this condition
What is uterine rupture?
Magnesium sulfate is used for seizure prevention with this condition
What is preterm labor?
Name 3 conditions to monitor when administering Magnesium sulfate