When determining the duration of a uterine contraction the right technique is to time it from quizlet?

Upon assessment, the nurse got the following findings: 2 perineal pads highly saturated with blood within 2 hours post partum, PR= 80 bpm, fundus soft and boundaries not well defined. The appropriate nursing diagnosis is:
A Inadequate tissue perfusion related to hemorrhage
B Normal blood loss
C Hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony
D Blood volume deficiency

Hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony

Rationale:
All the signs in the stem of the question are signs of hemorrhage. If the fundus is soft and boundaries not well defined, the cause of the hemorrhage could be uterine atony.

The following are common causes of dysfunctional labor. Which of these can a nurse, on her own manage?
A Pelvic bone contraction
B Extension rather than flexion of the head
C Full bladder
D Cervical rigidity

Full bladder

Rationale:

Full bladder can impede the descent of the fetal head. The nurse can readily manage this problem by doing a simple catheterization of the mother.

Which of the following techniques during labor and delivery can lead to uterine inversion?
A Massaging the fundus to encourage the uterus to contract
B Applying light traction when delivering the placenta that has already detached from the uterine wall
C Fundal pressure applied to assist the mother in bearing down during delivery of the fetal head
D Strongly tugging on the umbilical cord to deliver the placenta and hasten placental separation

Strongly tugging on the umbilical cord to deliver the placenta and hasten placental separation

Rationale:
When the placenta is still attached to the uterine wall, tugging on the cord while the uterus is relaxed can lead to inversion of the uterus. Light tugging on the cord when placenta has detached is alright in order to help deliver the placenta that is already detached.

When delivering the baby's head the nurse supports the mother's perineum to prevent tear. This technique is called
A Duncan maneuver
B Schultze maneuver
C Ritgen's technique
D Marmet's technique

Ritgen's technique

Rationale:
Ritgen's technique is done to prevent perineal tear. This is done by the nurse by support the perineum with a sterile towel and pushing the perineum downard with one hand while the other hand is supporting the baby's head as it goes out of the vaginal opening.

The following are natural childbirth procedures EXCEPT:
A Dick-Read method
B Lamaze method
C Ritgen's maneuver
D Psychoprophylactic method

Ritgen's maneuver

Rationale:
Ritgen's method is used to prevent perineal tear/laceration during the delivery of the fetal head. Lamaze method is also known as psychoprophylactic method and Dick-Read method are commonly known natural childbirth procedures which advocate the use of non-pharmacologic measures to relieve labor pain.

When doing perineal care in preparation for delivery, the nurse should observe the following EXCEPT
A Use mild soap and warm water
B Use up-down technique with one stroke
C Clean from the mons veneris to the anus
D Paint the inner thighs going towards the perineal area

Paint the inner thighs going towards the perineal area

Rationale:
Painting of the perineal area in preparation for delivery of the baby must always be done but the stroke should be from the perineum going outwards to the thighs. The perineal area is the one being prepared for the delivery and must be kept clean

To ensure that the baby will breath as soon as the head is delivered, the nurse's priority action is to
A Clamp the cord about 6 inches from the base
B Suction the nose and mouth to remove mucous secretions
C Check the baby's color to make sure it is not cyanotic
D Slap the baby's buttocks to make the baby cry

Suction the nose and mouth to remove mucous secretions

Rationale:
Suctioning the nose and mouth of the fetus as soon as the head is delivered will remove any obstruction that maybe present allowing for better breathing. Also, if mucus is in the nose and mouth, aspiration of the mucus is possible which can lead to aspiration pneumonia. (Remember that only the baby's head has come out as given in the situation.)

When the baby's head is out, the immediate action of the nurse is
A Deliver the anterior shoulder
B Cut the umbilical cord
C Check if there is cord coiled around the neck
D Wipe the baby's face and suction mouth first

Check if there is cord coiled around the neck

Rationale:
The nurse should check if there is a cord coil because the baby will not be delivered safely if the cord is coiled around its neck. Wiping of the face should be done seconds after you have ensured that there is no cord coil but suctioning of the nose should be done after the mouth because the baby is a "nasal obligate" breather. If the nose is suctioned first before the mouth, the mucus plugging the mouth can be aspirated by the baby.

The mechanisms involved in fetal delivery is
A Descent, extension, flexion, external rotation
B Internal rotation, extension, external rotation, flexion
C Descent, flexion, internal rotation, extension, external rotation
D Flexion, internal rotation, external rotation, extensio

Descent, flexion, internal rotation, extension, external rotation

Rationale:
The mechanism of fetal delivery begins with descent into the pelvic inlet which may occur several days before true labor sets in the primigravida. Flexion, internal rotation and extension are mechanisms that the fetus must perform as it accommodates through the passageway/birth canal. Eternal rotation is done after the head is delivered so that the shoulders will be easily delivered through the vaginal introitus.

When the shiny portion of the placenta comes out first, this is called the ___ mechanism.
A Marmets
B Schultze
C Duncan
D Ritgens

Schultze

Rationale:
There are 2 mechanisms possible during the delivery of the placenta. If the shiny portion comes out first, it is called the Schultze mechanism; while if the meaty portion comes out first, it is called the Duncan mechanism.

When determining the duration of a uterine contraction the right technique is to time it from
A The beginning of one contraction to the end of the same contraction
B The beginning of one contraction to the end of another contraction
C The acme point of one contraction to the acme point of another contraction
D The end of one contraction to the beginning of another contraction

The beginning of one contraction to the end of the same contraction

Rationale:
Duration of a uterine contraction refers to one contraction. Thus it is correctly measure from the beginning of one contraction to the end of the same contraction and not of another contraction

When shaving a woman in preparation for cesarean section, the area to be shaved should be from ___ to ___
A Under breast to mid-thigh including the pubic area
B Xyphoid process to the pubic area
C The umbilicus to the mid-thigh
D Above the umbilicus to the pubic area

Under breast to mid-thigh including the pubic area

Rationale:
Shaving is done to prevent infection and the area usually shaved should sufficiently cover the area for surgery, cesarean section. The pubic hair is definitely to be included in the shaving

The cervical dilatation taken at 8:00 A.M. in a G1P0 patient was 6 cm. A repeat I.E. done at 10 A.M. showed that cervical dilation was 7 cm. The correct interpretation of this result is:
A The duration of labor is normal
B Labor is progressing as expected
C The latent phase of Stage 1 is prolonged
D The active phase of Stage 1 is protracted

The active phase of Stage 1 is protracted

Rationale:
The active phase of Stage I starts from 4cm cervical dilatation and is expected that the uterus will dilate by 1cm every hour. Since the time lapsed is already 2 hours, the dilatation is expected to be already 8 cm. Hence, the active phase is protracted.

The drug usually given parentally to enhance uterine contraction is:
A Lidocaine
B Pitocin
C Magnesium sulfate
D Terbutalline

Pitocin

Rationale:

The common oxytocin given to enhance uterine contraction is pitocin. This is also the drug given to induce labor.

The first thing that a nurse must ensure when the baby's head comes out is
A The cord is still pulsating
B The cord is intact
C The cord is still attached to the placenta
D No part of the cord is encircling the baby's neck

No part of the cord is encircling the baby's neck

Rationale:
The nurse should check right away for possible cord coil around the neck because if it is present, the baby can be strangulated by it and the fetal head will have difficulty being delivered.

The fetal heart rate is checked following rupture of the bag of waters in order to:
A Determine if there is utero-placental insufficiency
B Determine if cord compression followed the rupture
C Check if fetal presenting part has adequately descended following the rupture
D Check if the fetus is suffering from head compression

Determine if cord compression followed the rupture

Rationale:

After the rupture of the bag of waters, the cord may also go with the water because of the pressure of the rupture and flow. If the cord goes out of the cervical opening, before the head is delivered (cephalic presentation), the head can compress on the cord causing fetal distress. Fetal distress can be detected through the fetal heart tone. Thus, it is essential do check the FHB right after rupture of bag to ensure that the cord is not being compressed by the fetal head.

In the Philippines, if a nurse performs abortion on the mother who wants it done and she gets paid for doing it, she will be held liable because
A . Abortion is both immoral and illegal in our country
B Abortion is considered illegal because you got paid for doing it
C Abortion is immoral and is prohibited by the church
D Abortion is illegal because majority in our country are catholics and it is prohibited by the church

Abortion is both immoral and illegal in our country

Rationale:
Induced Abortion is illegal in the country as stated in our Penal Code and any person who performs the act for a fee commits a grave offense punishable by 10-12 years of imprisonment.

The basic delivery set for normal vaginal delivery includes the following instruments/articles EXCEPT:
A Kidney basin
B Pair of scissors
C 2 clamps
D Retractor

Retractor

Rationale:
For normal vaginal delivery, the nurse needs only the instruments for cutting the umbilical cord such as: 2 clamps (straight or curve) and a pair of scissors as well as the kidney basin to receive the placenta. The retractor is not part of the basic set. In the hospital setting, needle holder and tissue forceps are added especially if the woman delivering the baby is a primigravida wherein episiotomy is generally done.

The following are correct statements about false labor EXCEPT
A There is no vaginal bloody discharge
B The duration of contraction progressively lengthens over time
C The pain is irregular in intensity and frequency.
D The cervix is still closed

The duration of contraction progressively lengthens over time

Rationale:
In false labor, the contractions remain to be irregular in intensity and duration while in true labor, the contractions become stronger, longer and more frequent.

To monitor the frequency of the uterine contraction during labor, the right technique is to time the contraction
A From the end of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction
B From the deceleration of one contraction to the acme of the next contraction
C From the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction
D From the beginning of one contraction to the end of the same contraction

From the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction

Rationale:
Frequency of the uterine contraction is defined as from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of another contraction.

At what stage of labor and delivery does a primigravida differ mainly from a multigravida?
A Stage 2
B Stage 3
C Stage 4
D Stage 1

Stage 1

Rationale:
In stage 1 during a normal vaginal delivery of a vertex presentation, the multigravida may have about 8 hours labor while the primigravida may have up to 12 hours labor.

In a gravido-cardiac mother, the first 2 hours postpartum (4th stage of labor and delivery) particularly in a cesarean section is a critical period because at this stage
A There is a fluid shift from the placental circulation to the maternal circulation which can overload the compromised heart.
B The mother is tired and weak which can distress the heart
C The delivery process is strenuous to the mother
D The maternal heart is already weak and the mother can die

There is a fluid shift from the placental circulation to the maternal circulation which can overload the compromised heart.

Rationale:
During the pregnancy, there is an increase in maternal blood volume to accommodate the need of the fetus. When the baby and placenta have been delivered, there is a fluid shift back to the maternal circulation as part of physiologic adaptation during the postpartum period. In cesarean section, the fluid shift occurs faster because the placenta is taken out right after the baby is delivered giving it less time for the fluid shift to gradually occur.

When the bag of waters ruptures spontaneously, the nurse should inspect the vaginal introitus for possible cord prolapse. If there is part of the cord that has prolapsed into the vaginal opening the correct nursing intervention is:
A Push back the cord into the vagina and place the woman on sims position
B Cover the prolapse cord with sterile gauze wet with sterile NSS and place the woman on trendellenberg position
C Push back the prolapse cord into the vaginal canal
D Place the mother on semifowler's position to improve circulation

Cover the prolapse cord with sterile gauze wet with sterile NSS and place the woman on trendellenberg position

Rationale:
The correct action of the nurse is to cover the cord with sterile gauze wet with sterile NSS. Observe strict asepsis in the care of the cord to prevent infection. The cord has to be kept moist to prevent it from drying. Don't attempt to put back the cord into the vagina but relieve pressure on the cord by positioning the mother either on trendellenberg or sims position

At what stage of labor is the mother advised to bear down?
A When the mother feels the pressure at the rectal area
B During a uterine contraction
C In between uterine contraction to prevent uterine rupture
D Anytime the mother feels like bearing down

During a uterine contraction

Rationale:
The primary power of labor and delivery is the uterine contraction. This should be augmented by the mother's bearing down during a contraction

As soon as the placenta is delivered, the nurse must do which of the following actions?
A Leave the placenta in the kidney basin for the nursing aide to dispose properly
B Label the placenta properly
C Inspect the placenta for completeness including the membranes
D Place the placenta in a receptacle for disposal

Inspect the placenta for completeness including the membranes

Rationale:
The placenta must be inspected for completeness to include the membranes because an incomplete placenta could mean that there is retention of placental fragments which can lead to uterine atony. If the uterus does not contract adequately, hemorrhage can occur.

In vaginal delivery done in the hospital setting, the doctor routinely orders an oxytocin to be given to the mother parenterally. The oxytocin is usually given after the placenta has been delivered and not before because:
A Oxytocin will prevent bleeding
B Giving oxytocin will ensure complete delivery of the placenta
C Oxytocin will facilitate placental delivery
D Oxytocin can make the cervix close and thus trap the placenta inside

Oxytocin can make the cervix close and thus trap the placenta inside

Rationale:
The action of oxytocin is to make the uterus contract as well make the cervix close. If it is given prior to placental delivery, the placenta will be trapped inside because the action of the drug is almost immediate if given parentally.

During an internal examination, the nurse palpated the posterior fontanel to be at the left side of the mother at the upper quadrant. The interpretation is that the position of the fetus is:
A LOA
B ROA
C ROP
D LOP

LOA

Rationale:
The landmark used in determine fetal position is the posterior fontanel because this is the nearest to the occiput. So if the nurse palpated the occiput (O) at the left (L) side of the mother and at the upper/anterior (A) quadrant then the fetal position is LOA.

The passageway in labor and deliver of the fetus include the following EXCEPT
A Flexibility of the pelvis
B Distensibility of vaginal canal and introitus
C Cervical dilatation and effacement
D Distensibility of lower uterine segment

Flexibility of the pelvis

Rationale:
The pelvis is a bony structure that is part of the passageway but is not flexible. The lower uterine segment including the cervix as well as the vaginal canal and introitus are all part of the passageway in the delivery of the fetus.

If the labor period lasts only for 3 hours, the nurse should suspect that the following conditions may occur:
1. Laceration of cervix
2. Laceration of perineum
3. Cranial hematoma in the fetus
4. Fetal anoxia
A 2,3,4
B 2 & 4
C 1,2,3,4
D 1 & 2

1,2,3,4

Rationale:
All the above conditions can occur following a precipitate labor and delivery of the fetus because there was little time for the baby to adapt to the passageway. If the presentation is cephalic, the fetal head serves as the main part of the fetus that pushes through the birth canal which can lead to cranial hematoma, and possible compression of cord may occur which can lead to less blood and oxygen to the fetus (hypoxia). Likewise the maternal passageway (cervix, vaginal canal and perineum) did not have enough time to stretch which can lead to laceration.

The normal umbilical cord is composed of:
A none of the above
B 2 veins and 1 artery
C 2 arteries and 2 veins
D 2 arteries and 1 vein

2 arteries and 1 vein

Rationale:
The umbilical cord is composed of 2 arteries and 1 vein.

The peak point of a uterine contraction is called the
A Deceleration
B Axiom
C Acceleration
D Acme

Acme

Rationale:
Acme is the technical term for the highest point of intensity of a uterine contraction.

The partograph is a tool used to monitor labor. The maternal parameters measured/monitored are the following EXCEPT:
A Uterine contraction
B Vital signs
C Fluid intake and output
D Cervical dilatation

Fluid intake and output

Rationale:
Partograph is a monitoring tool designed by the World Health Organization for use by health workers when attending to mothers in labor especially the high risk ones. For maternal parameters all of the above is placed in the partograph except the fluid intake since this is placed in a separate monitoring sheet.

When the fetal head is at the level of the ischial spine, it is said that the station of the head is
A Station +2
B Station +1
C Station -1
D Station "0"

Station "0"

Rationale:
Station is defined as the relationship of the fetal head and the level of the ischial spine. At the level of the ischial spine, the station is "0". Above the ischial spine it is considered (-) station and below the ischial spine it is (+) station

Which of the following conditions will lead to a small-for-gestational age fetus due to less blood supply to the fetus?
A Abruptio placenta
B Premature labor
C Maternal cardiac condition
D Diabetes in the mother

Maternal cardiac condition

Rationale:
In general, when the heart is compromised such as in maternal cardiac condition, the condition can lead to less blood supply to the uterus consequently to the placenta which provides the fetus with the essential nutrients and oxygen. Thus if the blood supply is less, the baby will suffer from chronic hypoxia leading to a small-for-gestational age condition.

The second stage of labor begins with ___ and ends with __?
A Begins with passage of show and ends with full dilatation and effacement of cervix
B Begins with true labor pains and ends with delivery of baby
C Begins with complete dilatation and effacement of cervix and ends with delivery of baby
D Begins with full dilatation of cervix and ends with delivery of placenta

Begins with complete dilatation and effacement of cervix and ends with delivery of baby

Rationale:
Stage 2 of labor and delivery process begins with full dilatation of the cervix and ends with the delivery of baby. Stage 1 begins with true labor pains and ends with full dilatation and effacement of the cervix.

Which provision of our 1987 constitution guarantees the right of the unborn child to life from conception is
A Article II section 12
B Article II section 15
C Article XIII section 15
D Article XIII section 11

Article II section 12

Rationale:
The Philippine Constitution of 1987 guarantees the right of the unborn child from conception equal to the mother as stated in Article II State Policies, Section 12.

The normal dilatation of the cervix during the first stage of labor in a nullipara is
A 2.0 cm./hr
B 1.8 cm./hr
C 1.5 cm./hr.
D 1.2 cm./hr

1.2 cm/hr

Rationale:
For nullipara the normal cervical dilatation should be 1.2 cm/hr. If it is less than that, it is considered a protracted active phase of the first stage. For multipara, the normal cervical dilatation is 1.5 cm/hr.

When the nurse palpates the suprapubic area of the mother and found that the presenting part is still movable, the right term for this observation that the fetus is
A Descended
B Floating
C Engaged
D Internal Rotation

floating

Rationale:
The term floating means the fetal presenting part has not entered/descended into the pelvic inlet. If the fetal head has entered the pelvic inlet, it is said to be engaged.

The placenta should be delivered normally within ___ minutes after the delivery of the baby.
A 30 minutes
B 5 minutes
C 45 minutes
D 60 minutes

30 minutes

Rationale:
The placenta is delivered within 30 minutes from the delivery of the baby. If it takes longer, probably the placenta is abnormally adherent and there is a need to refer already to the obstetrician

The following are signs that the placenta has detached EXCEPT:
A Lengthening of the cord
B Mother feels like bearing down
C Sudden gush of blood
D Uterus becomes more globular

Mother feels like bearing down

Rationale:
Placental detachment does not require the mother to bear down. A normal placenta will detach by itself without any effort from the mother.

The primary power involved in labor and delivery is
A Bearing down ability of mother
B Valsalva technique
C Uterine contraction
D Cervical effacement and dilatation

Uterine contraction

Rationale:
Uterine contraction is the primary force that will expel the fetus out through the birth canal Maternal bearing down is considered the secondary power/force that will help push the fetus out.

What are the important considerations that the nurse must remember after the placenta is delivered?
Check if the placenta is complete including the membranes
Check if the cord is long enough for the baby
Check if the umbilical cord has 3 blood vessels
Check if the cord has a meaty portion and a shiny portion
A 2 and 4
B 2 and 3
C 1, 3, and 4
D 1 and 3

1 and 3

Rationale:
The nurse after delivering the placenta must ensure that all the cotyledons and the membranes of the placenta are complete. Also, the nurse must check if the umbilical cord is normal which means it contains the 3 blood vessels, 2 veins and 1 artery.

When the bag of waters ruptures, the nurse should check the characteristic of the amniotic fluid. The normal color of amniotic fluid is
A Yellowish
B Bluish
C Greenish
D Clear as water

Clear as water

Rationale:
The normal color of amniotic fluid is clear like water. If it is yellowish, there is probably Rh incompatibility. If the color is greenish, it is probably meconium stained.

The fetal heart beat should be monitored every 15 minutes during the 2nd stage of labor. The characteristic of a normal fetal heart rate is
A The heart rate will accelerate during a contraction and remain slightly above the pre-contraction rate at the end of the contraction
B The rate should not be affected by the uterine contraction.
C The heart rate will decelerate at the middle of a contraction and remain so for about a minute after the contraction
D The heart rate will decelerate during a contraction and then go back to its pre-contraction rate after the contraction

The heart rate will decelerate during a contraction and then go back to its pre-contraction rate after the contraction

Rationale:
The normal fetal heart rate will decelerate (go down) slightly during a contraction because of the compression on the fetal head. However, the heart rate should go back to the pre-contraction rate as soon as the contraction is over since the compression on the head has also ended.

The proper technique to monitor the intensity of a uterine contraction is
A Put the tip of the fingers lightly on the fundal area and try to indent the abdominal wall at the height of the contraction
B Put the palm of the hands on the fundal area and feel the contraction at the fundal area
C Place the finger tips lightly on the suprapubic area and time the contraction
D Place the palm of the hands on the abdomen and time the contraction

Put the tip of the fingers lightly on the fundal area and try to indent the abdominal wall at the height of the contraction

Rationale:
In monitoring the intensity of the contraction the best place is to place the fingertips at the fundal area. The fundus is the contractile part of the uterus and the fingertips are more sensitive than the palm of the hand.

The preferred manner of delivering the baby in a gravido-cardiac is vaginal delivery assisted by forceps under epidural anesthesia. The main rationale for this is:
A To allow a gradual shifting of the blood into the maternal circulation
B To prevent perineal laceration with the expulsion of the fetal head
C To allow atraumatic delivery of the baby
D To make the delivery effort free and the mother does not need to push with contractions

To make the delivery effort free and the mother does not need to push with contractions

Rationale:
Forceps delivery under epidural anesthesia will make the delivery process less painful and require less effort to push for the mother. Pushing requires more effort which a compromised heart may not be able to endure.

If the labor period lasts only for 3 hours, the nurse should suspect that the following conditions may occur:
Laceration of cervix
Laceration of perineum
Cranial hematoma in the fetus
Fetal anoxia
A 1 & 2
B 2,3,4
C 1,2,3,4
D 2 & 4

1,2,3,4

Rationale:
All the above conditions can occur following a precipitate labor and delivery of the fetus because there was little time for the baby to adapt to the passageway. If the presentation is cephalic, the fetal head serves as the main part of the fetus that pushes through the birth canal which can lead to cranial hematoma, and possible compression of cord may occur which can lead to less blood and oxygen to the fetus (hypoxia). Likewise the maternal passageway (cervix, vaginal canal and perineum) did not have enough time to stretch which can lead to laceration.

When giving narcotic analgesics to mother in labor, the special consideration to follow is:
A Cervical dilatation has already reached at least 8 cm. and the station is at least (+)2
B Uterine contractions are strong and the baby will not be delivered yet within the next 3 hours.
C Uterine contraction is progressing well and delivery of the baby is imminent
D The progress of labor is well established reaching the transitional stage

Uterine contractions are strong and the baby will not be delivered yet within the next 3 hours.

Rationale:
Narcotic analgesics must be given when uterine contractions are already well established so that it will not cause stoppage of the contraction thus protracting labor. Also, it should be given when delivery of fetus is imminent or too close because the fetus may suffer respiratory depression as an effect of the drug that can pass through placental barrier.

The following are types of breech presentation EXCEPT:
A Footling
B Incomplete
C Frank
D Complete

Incomplete

Rationale:
Breech presentation means the buttocks of the fetus is the presenting part. If it is only the foot/feet, it is considered footling. If only the buttocks, it is frank breech. If both the feet and the buttocks are presenting it is called complete breech.

Which of the following conditions will lead to a small-for-gestational age fetus due to less blood supply to the fetus?
A Premature labor
B Maternal cardiac condition
C Abruptio placenta
D Diabetes in the mother

Maternal cardiac condition

When determining the duration of uterine contraction the right technique is to time it from?

When timing contractions, start counting from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next. The easiest way to time contractions is to write down on paper the time each contraction starts and its duration, or count the seconds the actual contraction lasts, as shown in the example below.

How do you assess the duration of a contraction quizlet?

When assessing the duration of labor contractions by palpation, the nurse should time from the: Beginning of one contraction to the end of the same contraction. During normal labor, contractions characteristically become: More frequent and of longer duration.

What is uterine contraction duration?

The frequency of uterine contractions will be 3-5 times in every 10 minute period. Each contraction lasts 40–60 seconds; this is known as the duration of contractions.

How do you measure the intensity of uterine contractions?

The intensity of the contractions can be estimated by touching the uterus. The relaxed or mildly contracted uterus usually feels about as firm as a cheek, a moderately contracted uterus feels as firm as the end of the nose, and a strongly contracted uterus is as firm as the forehead.