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When are forceps used? - Answer Forceps are used to shorten the second stage of labor
What are some reason to use forceps in the second stage of labor. - Answer fetal compromise
maternal exhaustion
maternal complications such as bleeding
unable to push due to epidural
When forceps are used these are a must - Answer Fetal head must be engaged
Amniotic membranes must be ruptured
fetal head to pelvic disproportion is not present
Cervix is fully dilated to 10
Adequate pain control has been provided
Informed consent was received
When using forceps what are some risks for fetus - Answer Ecchymosis
Edema
Caput Succedeneum
Cephalohematoma
Low Apgar scores
Retinal hemorrhage
Elevated bilirubin level
When forceps are used and a cephalohematoma occurs what can result. - Answer Elevated
bilirubin
when using forceps what are risk for mom - Answer Lacerations to the perineum, vagina,
bladder, and cervix
Injury to the anal sphincter
, Forceps can not be used for any mal-position expect for OP to make baby OA - Answer True or
false
1) Forceps are used for the following reasons except?
a. To shorten the second stage of labor
b. Maternal exhaustion
c. Fetal compromise
d. The patient is unable to push due to an epidural
e. None of the above - Answer a.To shorten the second stage of labor
b. Maternal exhaustion
c. Fetal compromise
d. The patient is unable to push due to an epidural
e. None of the above
1) Forceps may only be used? Select all the apply:
a. The fetal head is engaged
b. Amniotic sac is ruptured
c. Fetal station is negative 5
d. Informed consent was provided
e. Cephalic/pelvic disproportion is indicated - Answer the fetal head is engaged
amniotic sac is ruptured
informed consent
1) Maternal risks from a forceps delivery include the following: Select all that apply
a. Lacerations to the perineum
b. Lacerations to the vagina
c. Lacerations to the bladder
d. Uterine rupture
e. Hematoma