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Maternity Ch 7-8 CCC PN105

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Types of classes   show
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Ideally, preparing for childbirth begins ____   show
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Basic class content   show
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show Part of normal birth process; several months to prepare; self-limiting and rapidly declines  
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pain threshold   show
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pain tolerance   show
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primary nursing responsibility regarding childbirth pain   show
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show dilation and stretching of cervix; reduced uterine blood supply during contractions (ischemia); pressure of fetus on pelvis; stretching of vagina and perineum  
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Gate control theory   show
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gate control theory techniques   show
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show natural body substances similar to morphine; increase during pregnancy and peak during labor  
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why can laboring women often tolerate more pain than usual   show
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maternal condition during labor   show
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how does labor intensity effect labor   show
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show reduces pain tolerance and ability to use coping skills  
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show active fetus, frequent urination, shortness of breath why lying down  
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show applies uneven pressure to cervis resulting in less effective effacement and dilation, prolonging labor and delivery  
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fetal occiput in posterior pelvic quadrant pushing again mother's sacrum results in ___   show
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interventions that may add to labor pain   show
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show do not harm mother or fetus, do not slow labor if provide adequate pain control, no risk of allergy or adverse effects  
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show Dick-Read method; Bradley method; Lamaze method; relaxation techniques; skin stimulation; positioning; diverstion and distraction; breathing  
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show most medication do not eliminate pain and additional methods to manage remaining discomfort are needed  
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show education and relazation techniques interrupt the fear of childbirth cycle reducing labor pain  
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Bradley method   show
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show "psychoprophylactic method"; mental techniques that condition woman to respond to contractions with relaxation rather than tension; uses mental and breathing techniques to occupy mind  
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Lamaze techniques   show
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show Lamaze method  
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relaxation techiniques   show
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types of skin stimulation   show
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effleurage   show
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sacral pressure   show
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thermal stimulation   show
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positioning   show
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types of diversion and distraction techniques   show
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types of breathing techniques   show
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show do not use until needed; selected pattern begins and ends with cleansing breath  
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cleansing breath   show
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show beginning of first state breathing; slow breathing like during sleep; half the usual respiratory rate  
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modified paced breathing   show
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nursing considerations during modified pace breathing   show
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patterned paced breathing   show
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show pant-pant-pant-blow; pant-pant-pant-blow; etc  
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show pant-blow; pant-pant-blow; pant-pant-pant-blow; etc  
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show used when time to push; cleansing breath, deep breath, and push while exhaling to count of 10; blows out, deep breath, and pushes again while exhaling  
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show successfully using a safe, nonpharmacologic pain control technique  
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measures to correct hyperventilation   show
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show pressure of enlarging uterus on diaphragm  
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show sluggish GI tract  
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show hypotension and development of shock  
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limitations of pharmacologic pain management   show
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show allows mother to be more comfortable and relaxed; increased relaxation aids in ability to participate in care  
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show narcotic (opiod) analgesic; narcotic antagonist; adjunctive drugs  
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most common type of labor analgesia in US   show
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in using narcotic analgesics _____   show
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narcotic antagonist   show
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show Narcan (naloxone)  
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adjunctive drugs   show
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show Vistoril, Phenergan  
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show placement of an anesthetic in the epidural or subarachnoid space of spinal cord  
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epidural block   show
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regional anesthetics block _____   show
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show "one shot" block; provides analgesia but prevents ambulation; does not place catheter for reinjection; not used for vaginal births  
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types of regional anesthetics   show
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types of analgesics given right before delivery, do not help with contraction pain   show
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adverse effects of epidural   show
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adverse effects of subarachnoid (spinal)   show
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show bed rest, analgesics, oral and IV fluids; blood patch if necessary  
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show emergency cesarean; cesarean birth in woman who refuses or has contraindication to epidural or subarachnoid block; always presume mother has fullo stomach  
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show reguritation with aspiration; chemical injury to lungs; aspiration pneumonia  
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show respiratory depression is main risk  
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show begins at admission; question about allergies to food and drugs; pain relief preferences; observe for hypotension if block is given  
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if pain relief drugs are given _______   show
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show injection of warmed sterile saline or lactated Ringers solution into uterus via intrauterine pressure catheter during labor after membranes have ruptured  
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indications for amnioinfustion   show
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show to replace the cusion for the umbilical cord and relive variable decelerations of the fetal heart rate during contractions with decreased amniotic fluid  
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show continuous monitoring of uterine activity and fetal heart rate (not below 110 or above 160); change underpands on bed as needed; document color, amount and odor from expelled fluid  
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amniotomy   show
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show stimulates prostaglandin secretion which stimulates labor but can result in umbilical cord compression  
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amniotomy technique   show
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show prolapsed cord; infection; abruptio placentae  
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cord prolapse   show
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show membranes no longer block vaginal organisms from entering uterus; delivery must be within certain time frame  
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amniotomy and abruptio placentae   show
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show observe for complications; record fetal heart rate for minimum 1 min; color, odor, amount of fluid; remp taken q2-4h; change underpads often to prevent growth of microorganisms  
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cloudy, yellow, or malodorous fluid   show
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show fetus passed first meconium; associated with fetal compromise and distress  
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induction of labor   show
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show stimulation of contractions after they have begun naturally  
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considerations prior to induction   show
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Bishop score   show
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nursing considerations during labor induction   show
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show hypertension, ruptured membranes, uterine infection, worsening medical problems, fetal problems, placental insufficiency, fetal death  
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contraindications to labor induction   show
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show cervical ripening, oxytocin administration  
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show prostaglandin gel softens the cervix prior to induction; after insertion woman remains on bed rest 1-2h and uterine contractions monitored to watch for uterine hyperstimulation  
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uterine hyperstimulation   show
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show most common method of induction and augmentation; in diluted IV solution; begins at low rate and is adjusted up or down according to fetal response to labor; dose is individual to every woman  
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show walking, nipple stimulation  
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show stimulation of contractions, eases pressure of fetus on back, adds gravity to downward force of contractions  
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nipple stimulation to stimulate labor   show
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augmentation complications   show
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evidence of excessive uterine contractions   show
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show signs and symptoms of increased uterine activity; monitor fetal heart rate every 15m during active labor and every 5m during transitional phase; monitor BP, pulse, respirations every 30-60m, temp q2-4h, intake and output  
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show method of changing fetal presentation from breech to cephalic  
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show external and internal, external is more common  
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show fetus becoming entangled in cord and cord compression  
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external version technique   show
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internal version technique   show
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show surgical enlargement of vagina during birth  
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show uncontrolled tear of tissues that result in jagged wound  
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types of episiotomies   show
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show superficial vaginal mucosa or perineal skin  
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second degree episiotomy   show
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show same as second but also involves anal sphincter  
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show extends through anal sphincter into rectal mucosa  
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third or fourth degree episotomy considerations   show
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show better control over where and how much vaginal opening is enlarged; clean edge rather than ragged tear  
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show midline (median) and mediolateral  
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show extends directly from lower vaginal border toward anus; heals easier and easier to repair  
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mediolateral episiotomy   show
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nursing care for episiotomy   show
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show provides traction and rotation to fetal head when mothers pushing efforts are insufficient to accomplids a safe deliver  
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forceps   show
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vacuum extractor   show
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show to end second stage labor if in best interest of mother or fetus; cervis must be fully dilated, membranes ruptured, bladder empty, and fetal head engaged at +2 station  
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risks of forceps or vacuum   show
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concern with forcep or vacuum marks on infant   show
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nursing care for forceps or vacuum   show
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cesarean birth   show
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indications of cesarean birth   show
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show anesthesia; respiratory complications; hemorrhage; blood clots; urinary tract injury; delayed intestinal peristalsis; infection  
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newborn risks of cesarean birth   show
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cesarean births can be _________   show
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types of cesarean incisions   show
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vertical skin incision   show
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show nearly invisible when healed; cannot always be used in obese women or for large fetus  
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show preferred; not likey to rupture during another birth, causes less blood loss, easier to repair; VBAC possible  
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show minimal blood loss and allows delivery of large fetus; more likely to rupture during another birth  
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classic uterine incision   show
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show spinal anesthetic given; mother scrubbed and draped; physician makes skin incision and then uterine incision and ruptures membranes; lift out fetal head or buttocks; infant mouth and nose are quickly suctioned; cord is clamped  
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nursing considerations for cesarean birth   show
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recovery room assessments for cesarean birth   show
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show causes much discomfort, but can determine relaxed uterus that causes excessive blood loss  
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abnormal labor (dysfunctional labor)   show
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dystocia   show
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show abnormalities in Powers, Passengers, Passage, Psyche  
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risk factors in dysfunctional labor   show
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hypertonic labor dysfunction (Powers)   show
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show labor begins normally but diminishes during active phase; decreased muscle tone; more like to occur if overdistended; stretched muscle finbers have reduced ability to contract effectively  
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ineffective maternal pushing   show
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