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What does the letter 'V' stand for?
What does the letter 'E' represent?
What does the letter 'A' signify?
What does the letter 'L' indicate?
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What does the letter 'C' refer to?
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What does the letter 'H' represent?
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What does the letter 'O' mean?
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What does the letter 'P' signify?
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What does the letter 'M' indicate?
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What does the letter 'I' represent?
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What does the letter 'N' mean?
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What does the letter 'E' refer to in the context of evacuation?
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That station is a ______ number when the baby is ____ the ischial spines and then _____ when it passes _____ the ischial spines headed toward the birth canal.
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______ deceleration takes LESS THAN 30 SEC to drop from the baseline to the lowest point.
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When a mother arrives at the labor unit, what is a priority action of the nurse?
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What would you see with the fetal heart rate in a reactive NST?
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An intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) is used for measuring what?
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Can an external monitor measure the intensity of contractions?
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Which suture are you feeling for?
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The number one time to TRY to feel for a suture is if the baby is in ____ ____ ______.
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What is the Bishop score?
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What are the 5 parts of the Bishop score?
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The test to see how the baby will handle labor is the ____ or ____.
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A negative CST is when there are ___ contractions / ___ mins without fetal heart rate decelerations.
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Study Notes
VEAL CHOP Mnemonic
- Mnemonic used to remember fetal heart rate (FHR) patterns: Variable, Early, Acceleration, Late.
Definitions of Terms
- V: Variable - A type of deceleration in FHR.
- E: Early - Decelerations that mirror contractions, occurring early in the labor process.
- A: Acceleration - Temporary increase in FHR, indicating fetal well-being.
- L: Late - Decelerations that occur after the peak of contractions.
Fetal Complications
- C: Cord Compression - Pressure on the umbilical cord affecting the fetus's heart rate.
- H: Head Compression - Pressure on the fetal head resulting in early decelerations.
Maternal Monitoring
- P: Placental Insufficiency - Impaired blood flow from the placenta can cause fetal distress.
- M: Move Mom - Action to alleviate fetal heart rate issues by changing maternal position.
Labor Assessment
- I: Identify Labor Process - Ability to determine if the mother is in labor.
- N: Nothing - A term used to indicate no significant issues or changes.
Evacuation
- E: Evacuate - Refers to the need to clear any issues that may arise during labor.
Fetal Position Assessment
- Station Numbering - Negative numbers indicate the baby is above the ischial spines; positive numbers indicate the baby is below.
Deceleration Characteristics
- Variable Deceleration - Drops from baseline to lowest point in less than 30 seconds.
Nurse's Priority
- Monitoring baseline vital signs of the mother and FHR upon arrival in the labor unit.
Non-Stress Test (NST) Criteria
- A reactive NST shows two accelerations of FHR, lasting at least 15 seconds and increasing by 15 bpm, within a 20-minute period.
Contraction Measurement
- IUPC (Intrauterine Pressure Catheter) - Device used to measure uterine contractions accurately.
- External Monitors - Cannot measure intensity of contractions.
Fetal Suture Assessment
- Suture to Palpate - The sagittal suture is the primary suture felt during assessment.
Optimal Time for Suture Check
- Check for sutures when the baby is in positions like Left Occiput Posterior (LOP), Occiput Posterior (OP), or Right Occiput Posterior (ROP).
Bishop Score
- A scoring system to evaluate how prepared the cervix is for labor induction.
- Components of Bishop Score - Includes dilation, effacement, consistency, position, and fetal station.
Labor Handling Tests
- CST (Contraction Stress Test) / OCT (Oxytocin Challenge Test) - Tests to determine how the baby will tolerate labor.
CST Results
- A negative CST indicates 3 contractions within a 10-minute window without the occurrence of fetal heart rate decelerations.
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