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Materninty Nursing Chapter 6

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Maternity Nursing - Terms
Maternity Nursing - Defined
Accelerations   show
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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)   show
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Amnioinfusion   show
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Deceleration   show
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show Periodic change in fetal heart rate patern caused by head compression; deceleration has a uniform appearance and early onset in relation to the maternal contraction.  
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show Ultrasound transducer & tacodynamometer are secured to the woman's abdomen. When placed correctly the sound waves of the fetal heart are picked up by the electric monitor. Uterine contractions monitored for frequncy/duration, not intensity externally.  
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Fetal Pulse Oximetry   show
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show It requires ruptured amniotic membranes and at least 2 cm dilated. Fetal presentiong part must be known and down near cervix. Spiral electrode inserted into vagina and placed by clockwise rotation, until attached to presenting part (head or buttocks).  
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show Wires extend from electrode attached to leg plate and then fetal monitor. Pressure transducer is place in utero cavity to monitor contractions and gives pressure reading.  
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Late Decelerations   show
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show A fetal heart rate pattern that indicates fetal distress, such as late decelerations, bradycardia, or absence of variability.  
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show Reflects adequate fetal oxygenation.  
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Variable Decelerations   show
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