Define the cervical changes that occur during labor

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Assignment:

Perinatal Nursing Norms

Intrapartal Nursing

1. Describe the three phases of the first stage of labor.

A. Early (latent)

B. Active

C. Transition

2. Define the cervical changes that occur during labor.

3. Describe ways that the patient can cope with the discomforts of the first stage of labor.

4. List aspects of the role of the labor support person (coach).

5. Nurses assess the frequency, duration and intensity of uterine contractions. Describe how you would assess contractions in each of these areas when using an external monitor.

A. Frequency

B. Duration

C. Intensity

6. Define the second stage of labor and list its characteristics.

7. Describe the third stage of labor.

8. Describe four signs of placental separation.

Postpartum Nursing

1. Identify and describe the three types of lochia present in the postpartum period.

2. What is the normal hemoglobin for a pregnant female?

3. Why is it important to draw a hemoglobin and hematocrit on the 1st post partum day?

4. List three ways a nurse can promote comfort for the postpartum woman?

5. Identify and describe three positions for breastfeeding.

6. Why is it important to know the mother's RH status and status of immunity to Rubella, prior to discharge?

Neonatal Nursing

1. What is the normal heart rate range for a neonate?

2. What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?

3. Are newborn respirations usually even and rhythmical shortly after birth, describe?

4. What is the normal temperature range for a newborn in Centigrade and Fahrenheit?

5. Define meconium.

6. Describe the normal stool pattern for a newborn infant that breastfeeds and a newborn infant that bottle feeds?

7. How often should a newborn be fed?A. Breastfed infantB. Formula fed infant

8. What is acrocyanosis?

9. What is an Apgar Score, and list the 5 components of the scoring system?

10. What is Ilotycin (erythromycin ophthalmic ointment), and why is it used?

11. What is Aquamephyton, and why is it used?

12. What is the first immunization given to a newborn?

13. What are three signs of respiratory distress in the newborn?

14. List four mechanisms of heat loss in the newborn and give an example of each.

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