With Verified Questions And Answers
A non reactive NST would indicate what about the fetus?
- ANSWER-The fetal heart rate does not accelerate adequately with fetal movement.
-A BPP or CST will need to be done now
Abrutpio placentae
- ANSWER-premature separation of placenta from uterus
dark red bleeding
pain
boardlike uterus
fetal distress
hgb and hctz decreased
DIC risk
kleihauer betke test to detect fetal blood in marternal circulation
get ready for blood transfusion
Absent or undetectable variability is considered:
- ANSWER-Non-reasurring
Accelerations mean:
- ANSWER-Healthy fetal/placental exchange
Active phase of labor:
- ANSWER-4-7 cm
moderate to strong contractions
regular
q 3-5 min
lasts 40-70 sec
adolescent pregnancy requires them to consume more of?
- ANSWER-3 to 4 servings of calcium
AFP can be measured from the amniotic fluid between:
- ANSWER-16 and 18 weeks
alpha-fetoprotein
,after how many days is the fundus no longer palpable?
- ANSWER-10 days
amniocentesis
- ANSWER-needs to have empty bladder
An amniocentesis may be performed when?
- ANSWER-After 14 weeks gestation
An amnioinfusion can be used to:
- ANSWER-Reduce severity of variable decelerations (cord compression)
Dilute meconium-stained amniotic fluid
anticonvulsants
- ANSWER-cause false positive pregnancy tests
weaken birth control medications
APGAR
Reflex irritability
- ANSWER-0= none
2= grimace
3= cry
APGAR
RR scoring
- ANSWER-0= absent
1= slow, weak cry
2= good cry
APGAR
Color scoring
- ANSWER-0= Blue, pale
1= pink body, cyanotic hands and feet (acrocyanosis)
2= Completely pink
APGAR
Heart rate scoring
- ANSWER-0= absent
1= <100
2= >100
APGAR
, Muscle tone scoring
- ANSWER-0= Flaccid
1= some flexion
2= well-flexed
APGAR of 0-3 indicates
- ANSWER-severe distress
APGAR of 7-10 indicates
- ANSWER-no distres
APGAR or 4-6 indicates
- ANSWER-moderate distress
APGAR scoring is:
- ANSWER-a brief physical exam done immediately following birth to rule out
abnormalities.
Ballottment
- ANSWER-positioning of fetus its a presumptive sign of pregnancy
Basal Body temp
- ANSWER-temp drops during ovulation
Before administering pitocin, where should the fetus be?
- ANSWER-engaged in the birth canal at a minimum of 0 station.
Betamethoasone
- ANSWER-Glucocorticoid given to enhance fetal lung maturity and surfactant
production.
Between 18 and 30 weeks the fundal height should measure what?
- ANSWER-It should equal the week of gestation
biophysical profile (BPP) normal score is
- ANSWER-A biophysical profile (BPP) test measures the health of your baby (fetus)
during pregnancy.
8-10
bishop score
- ANSWER-9 nullipara
5 multipara