Explain how contractions are palpated

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1. Define the following terms: Amniotomy: Station: Dilatation: Effacement: Bloody show: Ripening of Cervix: Rupture of membranes: Fundus: Presentation: Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC):

2. Explain how contractions are palpated. How is the intensity of palpated contractions typically described.

3. Briefly define the stages of labor.

4. Briefly outline client teaching and nursing care measures for each stage of labor.

5. What information is obtained during the obstetrical vaginal examination?

6. Describe ways of determining whether or not the amniotic membranes are ruptured.

7. Briefly describe Leopold's maneuvers.

8. Explain the purpose of fetal monitoring. Differentiate between the tocodynometer and the cardio tachometer. Outline the difference between internal and external monitoring for contractions and fetal heart rate (FHR).

9. What are early decelerations, late decelerations, and variable decelerations. What does each pattern usually suggest?

10. Differentiate between induced labor and augmented labor. What is the classification and action of Pitocin. Discuss contraindications to administering Pitocin, common side effects, and nursing considerations.

11. Name and briefly describe at least three non-pharmacologic pain control measures to control pain in the laboring woman and two pharmacologic agents/medications.

For each of the three pharmacology agents address the following: Classification, Action, Contraindications, Normal Dose and Route/s,

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