Exam 1 - Nr327 / Nr 327 (Latest 2023 / 2024) : Maternal-Child Nursing - Chamberlain

Epidural Anesthesia {Ans: - Inserted at L3-4 - Test dose with Epi to check placement (numbness of tongues, lips) - small catheter inserted through needle (allows continuous infusion)}Epidural Complications: Bladder Distension {Ans: void prior to insertion, may need foley}Active Phase {Ans: 4-7 cm}BPP: Results {Ans: - lower than 4 needs further testing - not enough amniotic fluid needs more testing as well.}Candidates for VBAC {Ans: - low transverse uterine incisions reduce the risk - has to be ready for the C section just in case}Internal Fetal Monitoring {Ans: requires ruptured membrane and about 2 cm of cervical dilation}Oligohydramnios {Ans: - An abnormally small quantity of amniotic fluid - less than 50% of the amount expected for gestation, or under 400 mL at term}Effleurage {Ans: - the slow massage of the abdomen or another body part during contractions - Women learn to perform effleurage using both hands in a circular motion}APGAR: scoring {Ans: - 0-3 infant needs resuscitation - 4-7 gentle stimulation (narcan) - 8-10 no action needed}Nullipara {Ans: woman who has not completed pregnancy to at least 20 weeks gestation}Duration {Ans: beginning of a uterine contraction to the end