28 Questions
What is the typical duration of gestation in weeks?
38-42
What is the purpose of reviewing the prenatal record?
To obtain baseline data for the mother's medical history
What is a characteristic of true labor contractions?
They are regular with increasing intensity and frequency
What is included in the brief systems assessment of the mother?
Maternal vital signs and cardiovascular status
What is the purpose of admission labs, including CBC and urinalysis?
To identify any potential health risks or complications
What is the primary purpose of understanding a woman's cultural values and practices during labor and birth?
To provide a framework for assessing and caring for the woman and her family
What is a key consideration for nurses when caring for a woman during the intrapartal period?
Respecting the woman's autonomy in decision-making
What is the primary goal of the nurse's initial assessment during labor?
To identify potential complications that may arise during labor
What is a significant factor that can influence a woman's experience of labor and birth?
The woman's cultural values and practices
What is an essential aspect of the nurse's role during labor and birth?
Respecting the woman's autonomy and decision-making
What is the primary purpose of Leopold's Maneuvers during intrapartum nursing assessment?
To determine the position of the fetus
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of amniotic fluid?
Foul odor
What is the primary force of labor that pushes the fetus through the birth canal?
Powers
During a cervical exam, what is the primary purpose of assessing cervical dilation?
To assess labor progress
What is the primary purpose of electronic fetal monitoring during intrapartum nursing assessment?
To assess fetal heart tones
Why is it important to position the mother on her left side during labor?
To prevent supine hypotension
What is the effect of maternal catecholamines on uterine contractility and placental blood flow?
They inhibit uterine contractility and placental blood flow
What is the primary goal of pain management during labor?
To augment the natural process of labor
What is the typical duration of the early or latent phase of labor in primiparas?
8 - 12 hours
What is the characteristic of contractions during the active phase of labor?
Regular, moderate strength, and 2 - 5 minutes apart
What is the primary emotional state of the mother during the early or latent phase of labor?
Excitement and calm
What is the term for the period of maternal exhaustion during labor?
Prodromal labor
What is the primary purpose of non-pharmacological pain management during the transition phase of labor?
To promote the woman's ability to relax and cope with labor
What is the typical duration of the transition phase of labor?
20 - 40 minutes
What is the primary benefit of endorphins in the management of pain during labor?
They are secreted naturally by the pituitary gland in response to pain
What is the recommended oxygen flow rate during the transition phase of labor?
8 - 10 L/min at 100%
What is a common affect of women during the transition phase of labor?
All of the above
What is the primary purpose of pharmacologic pain relief during labor?
To treat moderate to severe pain
Test your knowledge on normal labor and birth nursing assessments, nursing interventions for each stage of labor, and interventions during the use of pharmacological agents. Explore the nurse's role in birth, pain management, and cultural influences on childbirth.
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