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what is the fetal fibronectin test used for
to predict who will not go into preterm labor
name one of the ways that chorioamnionitis is diagnosed
maternal fever, maternal/fetal tachycardia, uterine tenderness, foul odor of amniotic fluid
what is the in utero apgar
biophysical profile
name one of the main roles of nurses in a c-section birth operation room
set up, tear down, count all instruments throughout
what is the first action when dealing with postpartum hemorrhage?
fundal massage
name two of the three preterm labor sub-catergories
very preterm (<32 wks)
moderately preterm (32-34 wks)
late preterm (34-36 6/7 wks)
what is commonly referred to as old man syndrome
postmaturity syndrome
fancy term for long, difficult, abnormal labor
dysfunctional labor
name one way that venous thromboembolic disorders are diagnosed
one side red, tender, hot, inflamed, Homan's sign
what occurs most often in the lower extremities; involvement varies but can extend from the foot to the iliofemoral region pain and tenderness to the lower extremity
deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
name one of the reasons that rates of preterm birth have decreased in the last decade
improving fertility practices that reduce the risk for higher-order multiple gestations, quality improvement programs that limit the scheduled late preterm births to those with valid indications only, increased use of strategies to prevent recurrent preterm birth
term for lack of progress in labor for any reason
dystocia
what is an ECV
external cephalic version: an attempt to turn the fetus from a breech or shoulder presentation to a vertex presentation for birth
name one of the major causes of venous thromboembolic disorders
venous stasis (sitting around), hypercoegulation, cesarean birth
how old does the baby have to be for them to have to have a cremation or burial?
20 weeks
name a few of the causes of spontaneous preterm labor and birth
multifactorial, infection, congenital structural abnormalities of the uterus, placental issues, maternal and fetal stress, uterine over distention, allergic reaction, decrease in progesterone
what is a very active uterus, but no cervical change
hypertonic uterine dysfunction
what is bishop's score
a rating system used to evaluate inducibility or cervical ripeness
name a risk that comes along with the kiwi method
caput, hyper bilirubin
what is the most prominent example of serious fetal diagnosis?
chromosomal disorders
name all 5 of the 5 P's of lavor
powers, passage, passenger, maternal position, psychologic responses
what are the two things that are vital when determining dysfunctional labor/dystocia causes
bishop score and timing of induction
why is the active management of labor centered around aggressive use of oxytocin so that the woman gives birth within 12 hours of admission to the labor unit?
because of the risk of serious infection
name all 5 of the stages of grief
denial, anger, acceptance, depression, bargaining
name at least two of the ways nurses can help the bereaved parents acknowledge and express their feelings
validate the experience and feelings of the parents, encourage them to tell their stories, listen with care, offers helpful versus unhelpful responses, allot enough time to engage with them without being rushed