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ATI Maternal Newborn, Q&A Around what time period is it possible to first hear the fetal heart tones? - End of first trimester. 10th or 11th week of gestation. Where should you position the device t... o listen to a fetal heart tone? - Start at midline above the symphysis pubis. Slowly move around abdomen if not heard right away. What two things can make it hard to hear fetal heart tones? - Excessive amniotic fluid (hydraminos) or excessive subcutaneous fat. What is the name of the assessment for assessing gestational age? What age group is it appropriate for? - New Ballard Score (20-44 weeks of gestation) What is the time limit for using the new ballard score after a baby is born? - Specifically within 12 hours for less than or equal to 26 gestational weeks. (Within 48 hours for majority of babies). What things do you assess with the new ballard score? - Six neuromuscular and six physical characteristics. What is the leopold maneuver used for? - Determine number of fetuses, the presenting part, the fetal lie, the fetal altitude, the fetal position, the degree of the descent into the pelvis, and the best location for auscultating fetal heart tones. What should you do before starting the leopold maneuver? - Have patient use the bathroom to avoid discomfort. What is the minimum hospital stay that all health care plans are mandated to cover for a vaginal birth? C-section? - 48 Hours; 96 hours When can you remove the cord clamp? - When the cord is dry, about 24 hours of age [Show More]

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