During the birth process, the perineum is stretched significantly to accommodate the emerging fetus; however, lacerations may occur. A laceration that extends through the perineal body into the anal sphincter is a – ANSW
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During the birth process, the perineum is stretched significantly to accommodate the emerging fetus; however, lacerations may occur. A laceration that extends through the perineal body into the anal sphincter is a – ANSWER: third-degree laceration.
The primary factor that would allow a woman to push beyond two hours in the second stage of labor is - ANSWER: a fetal heart rate (FHR) within normal limits as the presenting part descends.
Which of these third-stage management strategies would help prevent hemorrhage? ANSWER: Oxytocin administration after infant delivered
A contraindication to the administration of regional analgesia and anesthesia includes - ANSWER: coagulation disorders
Natalie has been 4 cm dilated for over three hours and is expressing frustration over her slow progress. Based on your knowledge of contemporary labor curves, inform her that - ANSWER: it may take up to six hours to dilate from 4-5 cm, and this is normal in the latent phase of labor.
Some of the benefits of 1:1 nursing care include all except - ANSWER: increased need for augmentation with oxytocin.
Your patient, Anne-Elise, has arrived in L&D for a labor evaluation. After a full assessment and cervical examination, she is informed that she is 50 percent effaced and two cm dilated. Effacement is described as the - ANSWER: thinning and shortening of the cervix.
Planning culturally sensitive care includes - ANSWER: noting patterns of decision-making and roles within the family.
Insufficient relaxation of the uterus is defined as hypertonus. Which of the following would be indicative of hypertonus?
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