OB/GYN Emergencies (Hug)
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What is the condition caused by the pressure of the unborn fetus and uterus on the inferior vena cava, leading to reduced blood return to the heart and lowered blood pressure?

  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Placenta previa
  • Preeclampsia
  • Supine hypotensive syndrome (correct)

    • Which term refers to the partial or complete separation of the placenta from the uterine wall before delivery?

  • Meconium
  • Eclampsia
  • Crowning
  • Abruptio placenta (correct)

    • What term is used to describe the first bowel movement of a newborn?

  • Effacement
  • Bloody show
  • Meconium (correct)
  • Crowning

    • What is the term for the appearance of the baby's head at the vaginal opening during childbirth?

    <p>Crowning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a potentially serious condition characterized by high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine during pregnancy?

    <p>Eclampsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the thinning of the cervix during labor?

    <p>Effacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is responsible for the attachment of the placenta to the uterine wall?

    <p>Uterine wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the tools in an OB kit?

    <p>To facilitate normal delivery of an infant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of the widening of the cervix during childbirth?

    <p>Dilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the presence of blood-tinged mucus discharge from the vagina indicating the start of labor?

    <p>Bloody show</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a pregnancy complication where the placenta attaches low in the uterus, covering part or all of the cervix?

    <p>Placenta previa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe a pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus?

    <p>Ectopic pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average duration of the menstrual cycle?

    <p>28 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

    <p>Bacterial infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the umbilical cord?

    <p>Transporting oxygenated and deoxygenated blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the amniotic sac during pregnancy?

    <p>Surrounding and protecting the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the start of pregnancy?

    <p>Release of the egg during ovulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of untreated vaginal bleeding not related to trauma or normal menstruation?

    <p>Serious health issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can ovarian cysts, often left after egg release, lead to?

    <p>Abdominal pain and potential rupture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines rape?

    <p>Non-consensual genital, oral, or anal penetration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential effect of increased vascularity of the uterus during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased susceptibility to traumatic injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are fetal development milestones in the second month of pregnancy?

    <p>Formation of distinguishable feet and hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes trauma to the external genitalia challenging to treat?

    <p>Rich nerve and blood supply in the area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of ovarian cyst rupture?

    <p>Abdominal pain and potential internal bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if contractions last 30 seconds to 1 minute and are occurring at shorter intervals as birth approaches?

    <p>Transport the mother if the baby does not deliver after 20 minutes of contractions 2-3 minutes apart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the feeling of rectal fullness indicate during childbirth?

    <p>The infant's head pressing on the rectum, indicating imminent delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the amniotic sac is covering the infant's head during delivery?

    <p>Pierce it and note the color and character of amniotic fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action if meconium staining is present during childbirth?

    <p>Suction mouth and nose before stimulating the infant to avoid aspiration of fecal material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate action if the umbilical cord is around the infant's neck during delivery?

    <p>Check for cord around the neck and apply gentle pressure to release it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the baby's head appears during delivery?

    <p>Suction mouth and nostrils, stimulate the infant if not breathing, and clamp and cut the umbilical cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for supporting the baby's head during delivery?

    <p>Support the head with gentle pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of suctioning the mouth and nostrils when the baby's head appears during delivery?

    <p>To clear the airways and facilitate breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can occur due to direct abdominal trauma during pregnancy?

    <p>Premature separation of placenta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of gestational diabetes if blood sugar cannot be controlled by diet?

    <p>Premature labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does ectopic pregnancy commonly occur?

    <p>Fallopian tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can vaginal bleeding in pregnancy indicate?

    <p>Spontaneous abortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is abruptio placenta?

    <p>Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is placenta previa?

    <p>Placenta covers the cervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can hypertension during pregnancy lead to?

    <p>Preeclampsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does supine hypotensive syndrome occur?

    <p>Third trimester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are signs of imminent delivery?

    <p>Crowning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crowning in the context of childbirth?

    <p>Appearance of any part of the fetus in the mother’s vagina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mother experience during the first stage of labor?

    <p>Labor pains from contractions of the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should emergency responders be prepared for in OB/GYN emergencies?

    <p>Provide appropriate care and interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action for supporting the baby's head during delivery?

    <p>Applying gentle pressure to prevent sudden expulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a pregnancy complication where the placenta attaches low in the uterus, covering part or all of the cervix?

    <p>Placenta previa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of untreated vaginal bleeding not related to trauma or normal menstruation?

    <p>Uterine rupture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average duration of the menstrual cycle?

    <p>28 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the amniotic sac during pregnancy?

    <p>To cushion and protect the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines rape?

    <p>Any non-consensual genital, oral, or anal penetration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of untreated vaginal bleeding not related to trauma or normal menstruation?

    <p>Serious issue, especially if associated with lower abdominal pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the umbilical cord?

    <p>To connect the fetus to the placenta and transport blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of the widening of the cervix during childbirth?

    <p>Dilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition caused by the pressure of the unborn fetus and uterus on the inferior vena cava, leading to reduced blood return to the heart and lowered blood pressure?

    <p>Supine hypotensive syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the appearance of the baby's head at the vaginal opening during childbirth?

    <p>Crowning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action if the umbilical cord is around the infant's neck during delivery?

    <p>Carefully slip the cord over the infant's head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a pregnancy complication where the placenta attaches low in the uterus, covering part or all of the cervix?

    <p>Placenta previa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the thinning of the cervix during labor?

    <p>Effacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of ovarian cyst rupture?

    <p>Pelvic inflammatory disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the appearance of the baby's head at the vaginal opening during childbirth?

    <p>Crowning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mother experience during the first stage of labor?

    <p>Strong contractions and cervical dilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition caused by the pressure of the unborn fetus and uterus on the inferior vena cava, leading to reduced blood return to the heart and lowered blood pressure?

    <p>Supine hypotensive syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the first bowel movement of a newborn?

    <p>Meconium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a potentially serious condition characterized by high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine during pregnancy?

    <p>Preeclampsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the partial or complete separation of the placenta from the uterine wall before delivery?

    <p>Abruptio placenta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe a potentially serious condition where the placenta attaches low in the uterus, covering part or all of the cervix?

    <p>Placenta previa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus?

    <p>Ectopic pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the presence of blood-tinged mucus discharge from the vagina indicating the start of labor?

    <p>Bloody show</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a potentially serious condition characterized by high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine during pregnancy?

    <p>Preeclampsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of dilation of the cervix during birth?

    <p>Effacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of the widening of the cervix during childbirth?

    <p>Effacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of untreated vaginal bleeding not related to trauma or normal menstruation during pregnancy?

    <p>Abruptio placenta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can hypertension during pregnancy lead to?

    <p>Preeclampsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of the widening of the cervix during childbirth?

    <p>Dilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the start of pregnancy?

    <p>Implantation of the fertilized egg in the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a potentially serious condition characterized by high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine during pregnancy?

    <p>Preeclampsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the amniotic sac during pregnancy?

    <p>Protection of the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the appearance of the baby's head at the vaginal opening during childbirth?

    <p>Crowning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a pregnancy complication where the placenta attaches low in the uterus, covering part or all of the cervix?

    <p>Placenta previa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can ovarian cysts, often left after egg release, lead to?

    <p>Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition caused by the pressure of the unborn fetus and uterus on the inferior vena cava, leading to reduced blood return to the heart and lowered blood pressure?

    <p>Supine hypotensive syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the feeling of rectal fullness indicate during childbirth?

    <p>Imminent delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the presence of blood-tinged mucus discharge from the vagina indicating the start of labor?

    <p>Bloody show</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action if meconium staining is present during childbirth?

    <p>Suction mouth and nose before stimulating infant to avoid aspiration of fecal material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if contractions last 30 seconds to 1 minute and are occurring at shorter intervals as birth approaches?

    <p>Transport the mother if the baby does not deliver after 20 minutes of contractions 2-3 minutes apart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the start of pregnancy?

    <p>Implantation of the fertilized egg in the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the feeling of rectal fullness indicate during childbirth?

    <p>Infant’s head pressing on rectum, imminent delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the amniotic sac during pregnancy?

    <p>Cushion the fetus and help maintain a stable temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of the widening of the cervix during childbirth?

    <p>Dilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the appearance of the baby's head at the vaginal opening during childbirth?

    <p>Crowning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a potentially serious condition characterized by high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine during pregnancy?

    <p>Preeclampsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can ovarian cysts, often left after egg release, lead to?

    <p>Pain during ovulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the umbilical cord?

    <p>Supply the fetus with oxygen and nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the presence of blood-tinged mucus discharge from the vagina indicating the start of labor?

    <p>Bloody show</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of untreated vaginal bleeding not related to trauma or normal menstruation during pregnancy?

    <p>Placental abruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

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