fetal attitude
- Correct Answer - fetal head flexed or relaxed
typically flexed, chin to chest
if extended, it may not be able to fit through the pelvis
fetal position
- Correct Answer - Relationship of the landmark on the
presenting fetal part to the front, sides, or back of the maternal
pelvis.
occiput- back of head
mentum - face
station
- Correct Answer - Relationship of the presenting fetal part to
an imaginary line drawn between the pelvic ischial spines.
problems with passageway
- Correct Answer - -if mothers pelvis is not gynecoid shape
may not accommodate baby
, -macrosomia
-cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) baby's head is unable to fit
through maternal pelvis
Powers
- Correct Answer - Primary-involuntary contractions
-effacement: thinning of cervix (0-100%)
-dilation-opening of cervix (0-10cm)
Secondary- mothers bearing down or pushing with contractions
Ineffective Primary Powers
- Correct Answer - Amniotomy-puncture hole in amniotic sac,
fetal head applies pressure to cervix
-FHR, also asses amount, color, odor
Augmentation
-IV pitocin, increase amount until contractions are evry 2-3 mins
& moderate intensity
Induction of labor - Correct Answer - chemical or mechanical
initiation of uterine contractions before their spontaneous onset
Chemical
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