Preterm Labor Causes and Assessment
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What is a common cause of dysfunctional labor according to the text?

  • Placenta Previa
  • Cervical Cerclage
  • Premature Cervical Dilatation
  • Incompetent Cervix (correct)
  • Which condition can lead to cephalopelvic disproportion?

  • Cervical Cerclage
  • Rickets (correct)
  • Preterm Labor
  • Incompetent Cervix
  • What condition may lead to abnormal signs or shape of the pelvis, resulting in failure to progress in labor?

  • Placenta Previa (correct)
  • Cervical Cerclage
  • Premature Cervical Dilatation
  • Shoulder dystocia
  • What can be a possible cause of narrowing of the transverse diameter at the outlet to less than 11 cm?

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

    What is a common feature of cephalopelvic disproportion?

    <p>Pathophysiological disproportion between fetal head size and pelvic diameters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can potentially cause narrowing of the anteroposterior diameter to less than 11 cm and transverse diameter to 12 cm or less?

    <p>Rickets in early life or an inherited small pelvis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of tocolysis in the management of preterm labor?

    <p>To delay the delivery of the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication can be used for tocolysis in the treatment of premature labor?

    <p>Nifedipine (Procardia)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Betamethasone (Celestone) in the management of preterm labor?

    <p>To promote fetal lung maturity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nursing intervention is recommended when managing a patient undergoing tocolysis?

    <p>Maintain continuous maternal/fetal monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sign indicates the need for immediate evaluation during the management of preterm labor?

    <p>Decreased heart rate variability in the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of preterm labor according to the text?

    <p>Back pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key nursing responsibility related to the administration of Betamethasone (Celestone) for fetal lung maturity?

    <p>Monitor fetal heart rate continuously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT associated with premature labor, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Thyroid disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a goal of interventions in the case of premature labor?

    <p>Identify and treat infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of very immature fetus, what should be cautioned against during labor?

    <p>Administering epidural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT mentioned as a cause of premature labor in the text?

    <p>Fetal bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended to minimize or stop in order to reduce the risk of preterm labor according to the text?

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

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