VERIFIED ANSWERS AND RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+
- category 1 - Answer-- baseline FHR of 110-160 /min
- baseline FHR variability: moderate
- accelerations present or absent
- early decelerations: present or absent
- variable/late decelerations: absent
\- causes of early decels of FHR - Answer-- compression of fetal head
resulting from uterine contraction
- uterine contractions
- vaginal exam
- fundal pressure
\- causes of late decels of FHR - Answer-- uteroplacental insufficiency
causing inadequate fetal oxygenation
- insert an IV catheter if not in place, and increase rate of IV fluid
admin
- discontinue oxytocin
- admin oxygen by mask at 8 L/min via nonrebreather face mask
- elevate client's legs
,- notify HCP
- prep for assisted vaginal vaginal birth or c-section
\- decrement uterine contractions - Answer-- the decline of the
contraction intensity as contraction is ending
\- football hold - Answer-- Support half of the newborn's body in the
holder's forearm with the newborn's head and neck resting in the
palm of the hand
- This is a good position for breastfeeding and when shampooing the
newborn's hair
\2 day method - Answer-- a symptom based method that involves
checking for vaginal secretions daily, w/ no analysis of secretions
- after 2 days w/o presence of secretions, the fertile period has passed
- if vaginal secretions are present 2 days in a row, avoid unprotected
intercourse to prevent pregnancy
\accelerations - Answer-- Variable transitory increase in the FHR
above baseline
\active phase of labor - Answer-- contractions are more regular,
moderate-strong
- frequency of 3-5 minutes
, - duration of 40-70 seconds
- dilation of 4-7 cm
\adme uterine contractions - Answer-- peak intensity of the
contraction
\anterior-posterior repair - Answer-surgical repair of cystocele and
rectocele
\assessment during third stage of labor - Answer-- BP, pulse, RR every
15 minutes
- clinical findings of placental separation from the uterus as indicated
by the fundus firmly contracting, swift gush of dark blood from
introitus, umbilical cord appears to lengthen as placenta descends,
vaginal fullness on exam
- assignment of 1 and 5 min APGAR scores to neonate
\assessment in the fourth stage of labor - Answer-- maternal vital
signs
- fundus
- lochia
- urinary output
- baby~friendly activities of the family