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Contractions between 20-37 weeks of pregnancy accompanied by cervical dilatation and/or cervical effacement.
What is preterm labor?
400

Multiple gestation, hx of preterm birth, and uterine/cervical abnormalities

What are the most common risk factors for preterm labor?

400

The most commonly ordered conservative intervention for preterm labor.

What is bedrest?

400

This test positive result is a "good" predictor of spontaneous labor prior to dilatation and a negative result is a better predictor that labor will not occur.

What is a fetal fibronectin test?

400

Beta-agonist given SQ and IV that is commonly used for preterm contractions and tachysystole.

What is Terbutaline?

800
Thinning and shortening of the cervix

What is Effacement?

800
Contractions, back pain, abdominal pain, constipation, pelvic pressure, leaking fluid and vaginal bleeding.
What are common complaints assocaiated with pertem labor?
800

This intervention will allow parents to gain an understanding of signs and symptoms, when to report them, and avoid risk factors that may induce PTL.

What is educating the mother and family?

800

A testing method used to evaluate fetal status by observing the response of the fetus’ HR to activity

What is a nonstress test (NST)?

800

This drug is a progestin that is usually given between 24 and 34 weeks gestation and at risk for PTL within 7 days

What are corticosterioids (Betamethasone)?

1200
A surgical treatment for cervical incompetence in which the cervix is sewn closed.
What is a cerclage?
1200
With magnesium sulfate infusion, decreased urinary output, absent deep tendon reflexes, decreased respiratory rate, changes in LOC and progresive muscle weakness.
What are signs of magnesium toxicity?
1200

Medication given both IV and IM and is given for treatment of preterm labor, PIH and neuroprotection of the fetus.

What is Magnesium sulfate?

1200

This diagnostic measures allow healthcare professionals to visualize the cervix.

What is a speculum exam?

1200

A calcuim channel blocker used to treat preterm contractions/ labor.

What is Procardia/nifedipine?

1600

Irregular, usually mild contraction that occur throughout pregnancy and become stronger in the last trimester

What are Braxton Hicks?

1600
Rupture of the membranes durning pregnancy prior to the 37th week.
What is Preterm premature rupture of membranes?
1600

This intervention shown to be beneficial in treating preterm labor and is often used when a patient is dehyrated?

What is IV hydration?

1600

Most common lab ordered when patient presents with complaints of preterm labor.

What is a urinalysis (UA)?

1600

This medication is often given to women experiencing preterm labor even when there is no evidence (signs or symptoms) of its need.

What are antibiotics?