Signs of uterine rupture - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Bleeding during pregnancy -first trimester ---spontaneous abortion (loss) ---ectopic pregnancy Second trimester -gestational trophoblastic disease -Third Trimester (placenta problems) ---placenta previa ---placenta abruptio -vasa previa Other causes of bleeding -recurrent premature dilation of the cervix -painless bleeding -cervical dilation -premature expulsion of the fetus preterm labor: -bloody vaginal discharge -uterine contractions tha cause cervical dilation and effacement...

the building up of the contraction is called - increment the descent or relaxation of the uterine muscles - decrement the peak of the contraction - acme the time from the beginning of one to the beginning of the next contraction - frequency the time from the beginning to the end of one contraction - duration the strength of the contraction - intensity define effacement - the process of shortening and thinning of the cervix define dilation - the opening and enlargement of the...

5 Factors Affecting Labor (Five P's) - *Passenger (fetus and placenta) *Passageway (birth canal) *Powers (contractions) *Position of mother *Physiologic response A 25-year-old gravida 2, para 2-0-0-2 gave birth 4 hours ago to a 9-pound, 7-ounce boy after augmentation of labor with Pitocin. She puts on her call light and asks for her nurse right away, stating, "I'm bleeding a lot." The most likely cause of postpartum hemorrhage in this woman is: Retained placental fragments Puerperal...

In contrast to true labor contractions Braxton-Hicks contractions occur primarily in which region and gradually spread downward before relaxing? Abdomen and groin False labor is a condition occurring during the latter weeks of some pregnancies in which irregular uterine contractions are felt, but the cervix is not affected. True Premonitory signs of labor include which of the following? Select all that apply. cervical changes, lightening, increased energy level, bloody show and spontaneous ...

Latent Phase of Labor - Answer Onset of labor until cervical dilation reaches 4-6 m Long arc rotation - Answer Most commonly performed by babies beginning labor in LOP presentation FHR Variability: controlling system - Answer Parasympathetic/sympathetic nervous system Pudendal Anesthesia Administration - Answer Ideal timing to administer in multip women is at 8-9cm, just before complete dilation, to cover birth and repair Sudden fetal bradycardia in 2nd stage - Answer commonly caused...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and who has a suspected placenta previa. Which of the following findings support this diagnosis? A. Painless red vaginal bleeding Rationale: Placenta previa is a condition of pregnancy when the placenta implants in the lower part of the uterus, partly or completely obstructing the cervical os (outlet to the vagina). Bright red, painless vaginal bleeding occurs in the second and third trimester. B. Increasing abdominal pain ...

NSG 1600 Unit 1 OB; Complete Q&A Spring 2023. Rx = prescription/medication order Hx = history Dx = diagnosis Tx = treatment 1) Which list of s/s most accurately describes hyperthyroidism? a) Weight gain, tiredness, and cold intolerance b) b) Bulging eyes, goiter, HR of over 100 c) SOB when lying supine, edema in lower extremities d) Seizure activity related to hypertension 2) A nurse is taking a gestational Hx of a mother presenting to an ER with preeclampsia like symptoms. She states “I’m c...

Advanced Patho HESI Questions and Answers Rated A+ The nurse hears short, high-pitched sounds just before the end of inspiration in the right and left lower lobes when auscultating a client's lungs. How should this finding be recorded? Fine crackles are short, high pitched sounds heard just before the end of inspiration that are the result of rapid equalization of pressure when collapsed alveoli or terminal bronchioles suddenly snap open. The nurse is assessing an older client and determines ...

Complications of Labor and Delivery Preterm labor - correct answer This is *uterine contractions w/ or w/o cervical dilation prior to 37wks* Risk: - smoking - previous premature delivery - vaginal bleeding during pregnancy Etiology: - preterm premature rupture of fetal membranes leads to preterm delivery - infections caused by prostaglandin endotoxin producing bacteria ( strep, gardnerella vaginalis) - Dehydration, lack of amniotic fluid - Incompetent cervix - excessiv...

Chapter 16: Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth Perry: Maternal Child Nursing Care, 6th Edition Exam Questions and Answers 1. The nurse recognizes that a woman is in true labor when she states: a. "I passed some thick, pink mucus when I urinated this morning." b. "My bag of waters just broke." c. "The contractions in my uterus are getting stronger and closer together." d. "My baby dropped, and I have to urinate more frequently now." -Answer-ANS: C Regular, strong c...