Ready, set... cervix!
What is the second stage of labor?
This is the start of one contraction to the start of the next.
What is contraction frequency.
A nitrazine swab that turns blue suggests this has likely occurred.
What is rupture of membranes?
In continuous external monitoring, this pressure-sensitive device is placed at the uterine fundus to measure contractions.
What is a tocotranducer?
This phase of the first stage of labor is typically the most intense for the patient.
What is the active phase?
These are the 5 P's.
his fetal lie is the most favorable for a spontaneous vaginal birth.
What is longitudinal?
During a vaginal exam, the fetal presenting part found at the level of the ischial spines is documented as this station.
What is station 0?
When the fetus is in the breech position, the FHR is typically heard at or above this anatomical landmark.
What is the maternal umbilicus?
Once considered a “textbook ideal” shape for vaginal birth, this pelvic type is characterized by a rounded inlet—though today we understand most people have mixed shapes.
What is a gynecoid pelvis?
This is the bony passageway through which the fetus must travel.
What is the true pelvis?
A globular uterus is a key indication that this process is occurring.
What is placental separation?
This contraction parameter is measured from the beginning to the end of the same contraction.
What is duration?
Before internal monitoring can be used, the cervix must be dilated to at least this measurement.
What is 2 cm?
To ensure the maternal pulse is not mistaken for the FHR, the nurse palpates this site simultaneously while listening.
This is the changed (elongated) shape of the fetal skull at birth, as a result of the overlapping of the cranial bones
What is molding?
This portion of the true pelvis is oval-shaped, wider side-to-side than front-to-back, and is bordered by the sacral prominence, ilia, and the superior symphysis pubis, forming the entrance to the birth canal.
What is the pelvic inlet?
This four-part abdominal assessment technique helps the nurse determine fetal position, presentation, and lie before and during labor.
What is the Leopold Maneuver?
A tracing with a baseline of 110–160 bpm, moderate variability, and no late decelerations falls into this reassuring FHR category.
What is category I?
When baseline FHR fluctuates more than 25 beats per minute, it is described using this variability term.
What is marked variability?
These are the three main fetal presentations.
What are cephalic (head first), breech (pelvis first), and shoulder (scapula first)?
These movements—such as descent, engagement, extension, rotation, flexion, and expulsion—are collectively known by this term.
What are the cardinal movements of labor?
Green amniotic fluid suggests the fetus has passed meconium, which may be triggered by transient hypoxia, post-term pregnancy, cord compression, or this growth-related condition.
What is IUGR- Intrauterine Growth Restriction?
This is a light, stroking, superficial touch using slow, long, or continuous strokes on the abdomen, in rhythm with breathing during contractions. It is used as a relaxation and distraction technique from discomfort.
What is effleurage?
In a cephalic presentation, the fetal heart rate is most clearly heard in these areas of the birthing patient's abdomen.
What are the lower quadrants of the abdomen?