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What is the purpose of amnioinfusion?
What is the purpose of amnioinfusion?
- To initiate labor intentionally before it occurs naturally
- To provide a cushion for the umbilical cord when amniotic fluid is lost (correct)
- To stimulate contractions after labor has already started naturally
- To observe the fetal heart rate and amniotic fluid character
What does a Bishop score greater than 6 indicate?
What does a Bishop score greater than 6 indicate?
- Potential risk of dystocia
- Negative impact on fetal heart rate
- High likelihood of successful labor induction (correct)
- Successful amnioinfusion procedure
What does it indicate if the amniotic fluid contains bits of lanugo?
What does it indicate if the amniotic fluid contains bits of lanugo?
- Fetal distress
- Normal characteristics of amniotic fluid (correct)
- Presence of meconium staining
- An indication for immediate cesarean section
Which nursing measure can help promote a more normal labor process?
Which nursing measure can help promote a more normal labor process?
What is dystocia in labor?
What is dystocia in labor?
Why is monitoring the fetal condition essential after labor induction?
Why is monitoring the fetal condition essential after labor induction?
What is a key difference in nursing care after cesarean birth compared to vaginal birth?
What is a key difference in nursing care after cesarean birth compared to vaginal birth?
What is the most common hazard after premature rupture of membranes?
What is the most common hazard after premature rupture of membranes?
During labor induction, why is achieving cervical ripening before oxytocin administration important?
During labor induction, why is achieving cervical ripening before oxytocin administration important?
Which scenario requires close monitoring for maternal and newborn injuries or infections?
Which scenario requires close monitoring for maternal and newborn injuries or infections?
What should a nurse be vigilant about when oxytocin is administered during labor?
What should a nurse be vigilant about when oxytocin is administered during labor?
What should be the immediate response if a woman experiences subtle symptoms at the beginning of preterm labor?
What should be the immediate response if a woman experiences subtle symptoms at the beginning of preterm labor?
Flashcards
What is amnioinfusion?
What is amnioinfusion?
Giving extra fluid into the amniotic sac to protect the umbilical cord if the fluid is low.
What does a Bishop score greater than 6 indicate?
What does a Bishop score greater than 6 indicate?
A Bishop score of 6 or more suggests a good chance of successful labor induction.
What does it indicate if the amniotic fluid contains bits of lanugo?
What does it indicate if the amniotic fluid contains bits of lanugo?
Fine hairs found in amniotic fluid are a normal characteristic.
How can nurses help promote normal labor?
How can nurses help promote normal labor?
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What is dystocia in labor?
What is dystocia in labor?
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Why is fetal monitoring important after labor induction?
Why is fetal monitoring important after labor induction?
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How does nursing care differ after cesarean birth compared to vaginal birth?
How does nursing care differ after cesarean birth compared to vaginal birth?
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What is the most common hazard after premature rupture of membranes?
What is the most common hazard after premature rupture of membranes?
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Why is cervical ripening crucial before oxytocin administration during labor induction?
Why is cervical ripening crucial before oxytocin administration during labor induction?
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When is close monitoring for maternal and newborn issues crucial?
When is close monitoring for maternal and newborn issues crucial?
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What should nurses be vigilant about when oxytocin is administered?
What should nurses be vigilant about when oxytocin is administered?
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What should a nurse encourage if a woman experiences early preterm labor symptoms?
What should a nurse encourage if a woman experiences early preterm labor symptoms?
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