Labor Augmentation and Cesarean Birth Management

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What is the recommended management for a prolonged deceleration phase during labor?

  • Continuous fetal and uterine monitoring for at least 15 minutes (correct)
  • Administration of oxytocin to stimulate more effective contractions
  • Artificial rupture of membranes to accelerate labor
  • Immediate cesarean delivery

Which of the following is a common indication for a cesarean birth according to the text?

  • Excessive use of analgesics early in labor
  • Failure to progress in the second stage of labor (correct)
  • Uterine hypertonia
  • Prolonged latent phase of labor

How does the text describe the uterine contractions during a prolonged latent phase of labor?

  • Excessive and uncoordinated
  • Hypertonic with inadequate relaxation (correct)
  • Mild and ineffective
  • Regular and efficient

When is oxytocin administration recommended during labor?

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What is the definition of a prolonged deceleration phase during labor according to the text?

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What is the recommended management for a secondary arrest of dilatation during labor?

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What is shoulder dystocia?

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What is hypotonic contractions?

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What is inertia in terms of labor?

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Which phase of labor does hypotonic contractions tend to occur in?

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What is classified as primary dysfunction during labor?

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Which factor can contribute to a higher risk of maternal postpartal infection, hemorrhage, and infant mortality?

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Which of the following is the most appropriate management for uncoordinated uterine contractions during labor?

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In the event of prolonged deceleration phase or lack of progress during the second stage of labor, the recommended course of action is:

<p>Proceed with a cesarean delivery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential indication for a cesarean delivery during labor?

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In the case of secondary arrest of dilatation during labor, which intervention may be considered if other measures fail?

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Which of the following is a potential complication that may necessitate continuous fetal monitoring during labor?

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In the management of uncoordinated uterine contractions, which of the following interventions is NOT recommended?

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Flashcards

Prolonged deceleration phase management

Continuous fetal and uterine monitoring for at least 15 minutes.

Common indication for C-section

Failure to progress in the second stage of labor.

Uterine contractions in prolonged latent phase

Hypertonic with inadequate relaxation.

When to administer oxytocin during labor

To augment labor when CPD is not present.

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Definition of prolonged deceleration phase

Longer than 3 hours in a nullipara or 1 hour in a multipara.

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Secondary arrest of dilatation management

Cesarean birth may be necessary.

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What is shoulder dystocia?

When the baby's shoulder gets caught above the mother's pubic bone after delivery of the head

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What is hypotonic contractions?

Infrequent contractions not exceeding 2-3 in a 10-minute period.

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Inertia in terms of labor

Sluggishness of contractions or labor force being less than usual.

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Phase of labor with hypotonic contractions

Active phase.

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Primary dysfunction during labor

Dysfunction occurring at the onset of labor.

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Factor raising maternal/infant risk

Prolonged labor.

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Management for uncoordinated uterine contractions

Provide hydration, pain relief, and promote rest.

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Action for prolonged deceleration/lack of progress

Proceed with a cesarean delivery.

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Potential C-section indication

Fetal malposition or cephalopelvic disproportion.

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Intervention for secondary arrest of dilatation

Perform an amniotomy to accelerate labor.

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Complication requiring fetal monitoring

Prolonged deceleration phase.

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Non-recommended management for uncoordinated contractions.

Administering oxytocin to regulate contractions

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