Intrapartum complications - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The essential factors in labor - the P's *Psyche *Powers *Passenger *Passageway *Position *Psyche* - The psyche goes far to determine the outcome of labor . . . •Stress, anxiety, and fear are powerful factors •These may exacerbate pain, and further increase stress, anxiety, and fear - spiral out of control •Denial of labor may be exhibited •Emotional exhaustion •Based on: *previous experiences *preparation *culture & heritage *support system *Powers* - labor is an example of Great c...

Test Bank for Foundations of Maternal-Newborn and Women's Health Nursing, 8th Edition 8e by Sharon Smith Murray, Emily Slone McKinney. ISBN-13: 7386 All Chapters test bank are included - Ch 1 to 28 included Part 1: Foundations for Nursing Care of Childbearing Families 1. Clinical Judgment and the Nursing Process 2. Social, Cultural, and Ethical Issues 3. Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology 4. Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Childbearing Part 2: The Family Before Birth 5. ...

Test Bank For Beckmann and Ling's Obstetrics and Gynecology 8th Edition By Robert Casanova, Chapter 1-50: ISBN-10 9 ISBN-13 978-2, A+ guide. 1 Women’s Health Examination and Women’s Health Care Management 2 The Obstetrician–Gynecologist’s Role in Screening and Preventive Care 3 Ethics, Liability, and Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology 4 Embryology and Anatomy 5 Maternal–Fetal Physiology 6 Preconception and Antepartum Care 7 Genetics and Genetic Disorders in Obstetrics and Gyn...

premature rupture of membranes (PROM) spontaneous rupture of the amniotic sac before the onset of labor possible causes of PROM - infection - previous history of PPROM - hydramnios - multiple pregnancy - urinary tract infections - amniocentesis - placenta previa - abruptio placentae - trauma - incompetent cervix - history of laser conization or LEEP procedure - bleeding during pregnancy - maternal genital tract anomalies fetal-newborn risks from PROM - respiratory distress syndrome (with PPROM...

the laboring woman flexes her thighs sharply against her abdomen, which straightens the pelvic curve; used in the case of shoulder dystocia what is the McRoberts maneuver and why is it used? -infection (maternal or neonatal) -maternal exhaustion -higher levels of anxiety and fears what can cause prolonged labor? precipitate labor rapid birth that occurs within 3 hours of labor onset -fetal tachycardia -maternal fever (100.4 F) -foul- or strong-smelling amniotic fluid -cloudy or yellow amnioti...

dysfunctional labor - also known as correct answer: dystocia: any difficult labor or birth dysfunctional labor correct answer: - Occurs in ~ 8-11% of labors - Normal labor then Uterine Contractions change during dysfunctional labor - Leading cause of C/Section dysfunctional labor - common causes correct answer: 1. Uterine dystocia most common cause 2. malpresentations (2nd most common) and 3. pelvic disproportion (CPD) least common labor dystocia - definitions correct answer:...

Test Bank - Foundations of Maternal-Newborn and Women’s Health Nursing 7th Edition by Sharon Smith Murray. Table Of Content: PART I: FOUNDATIONS FOR NURSING CARE OF THE CHILDBEARING FAMILIES 1. Maternity and Women's Health Care Today 2. Social, Ethical and Legal Issues 3. Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology 4. Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Childbearing PART II: THE FAMILY BEFORE BIRTH 5. Conception and Prenatal Development 6. Maternal Adaptations to Pregnancy 7. Antepartum Assessm...

FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE INTRAPARTUM COMPLICATIONS PRETERM LABOR AND BIRTH Preterm Labor – cervical changes with contractions between 20 and 36 6/7 weeks gestation Preterm Birth – A birth occurring before the completion of 36 6/7 weeks gestation Low Birth Weight – Refers to the weight not the length of gestation Preterm Labor - Cervical change and uterine contractions occurring between 20 and 37 weeks. Preterm Birth - Any birth that occurs BEFORE 37 weeks gestation. Preterm Labor an...

Dystocia Any difficult labor or birth What problems may indicate a difficult labor? any problems with the 4 P's, dysfunctional labor, maternal responses or induction of labor. What are some problems of the powers? ineffective contractions and ineffective maternal pushing What are some possible causes of ineffective contractions? maternal fatigue, maternal inactivity, f/e imbalance, hypoglycemia, excessive anesthetics, maternal catecholamines, disproportion between the maternal pelvis and the ...

Test Bank For Beckmann and Ling's Obstetrics and Gynecology 8th Edition By Robert Casanova 6508 3092 1 Women’s Health Examination and Women’s Health Care Management 2 The Obstetrician–Gynecologist’s Role in Screening and Preventive Care 3 Ethics, Liability, and Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology 4 Embryology and Anatomy 5 Maternal–Fetal Physiology 6 Preconception and Antepartum Care 7 Genetics and Genetic Disorders in Obstetrics and Gynecology 8 ...