Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the mechanism of action of oxytocin during labor?
What is the mechanism of action of oxytocin during labor?
- Oxytocin decreases uterine contractions by inhibiting calcium signaling in the uterine muscle cells
- Oxytocin increases uterine contractions by binding to receptors on the uterine muscle cells (correct)
- Oxytocin acts on the fetal brain to stimulate labor
- Oxytocin has no effect on uterine contractions during labor
What is the definition of fetal hypoxia?
What is the definition of fetal hypoxia?
- Decreased blood flow to the fetus
- Low level of oxygen in the body tissues (correct)
- Excess oxygen in the body tissues
- Increased blood flow to the fetus
What is the definition of cord prolapse?
What is the definition of cord prolapse?
- A condition where the umbilical cord coils around the fetal neck
- A condition where the umbilical cord is abnormally short
- A condition where the umbilical cord slips down in front of the baby after the waters have broken (correct)
- A condition where the umbilical cord is compressed during labor
What pharmacological methods can be used to administer oxytocin during labor?
What pharmacological methods can be used to administer oxytocin during labor?
What is the main risk associated with umbilical cord prolapse?
What is the main risk associated with umbilical cord prolapse?
Which of the following is a potential cause of umbilical cord compression during labor?
Which of the following is a potential cause of umbilical cord compression during labor?
What is the primary mechanism by which umbilical cord compression can affect the baby?
What is the primary mechanism by which umbilical cord compression can affect the baby?
What is the primary mechanism of action of oxytocin during labor?
What is the primary mechanism of action of oxytocin during labor?
Which of the following is a potential complication of oxytocin administration during labor?
Which of the following is a potential complication of oxytocin administration during labor?
What is the primary risk associated with umbilical cord prolapse?
What is the primary risk associated with umbilical cord prolapse?
What is the primary mechanism of action of oxytocin during labor?
What is the primary mechanism of action of oxytocin during labor?
Which pharmacological method is commonly used to induce or augment labor with oxytocin?
Which pharmacological method is commonly used to induce or augment labor with oxytocin?
What is the primary risk associated with umbilical cord prolapse?
What is the primary risk associated with umbilical cord prolapse?
What is the recommended immediate action if umbilical cord prolapse is detected?
What is the recommended immediate action if umbilical cord prolapse is detected?
Which of the following is a potential complication of amniotomy (artificial rupture of membranes)?
Which of the following is a potential complication of amniotomy (artificial rupture of membranes)?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Fetal Complications
- Fetal hypoxia is a condition where the fetus experiences a low level of oxygen in its body tissues.
Umbilical Cord-Related Complications
- Cord prolapse occurs when the umbilical cord slips down in front of the baby after the waters have broken, which can cut off the baby's oxygen supply.
- Umbilical cord compression happens when the umbilical cord is flattened, restricting the baby's oxygen supply.
- Umbilical cord prolapse (during amniotomy) is when the umbilical cord drops through the vagina before the baby.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
