Birth 1

Question 1

What does PROM stand for?

Answer 1

premature rupture of membranes

Question 2

Describe the latent phase?

Answer 2

painful uterine contractions, some change to the cervix, and dilatation up to 4cm

Question 3

If the amniotic fluid was a greeny yellow colour, what might this indicate?

Answer 3

This could indicate old meconium, post-maturity, but it is normal

Question 4

What does an amniotic fluid that is dark brown indicate?

Answer 4

This indicates interuterine death,and still birth

Question 5

What hormone is known to reduce contractions during labour?

Answer 5

Adrenaline

Question 6

How many contractions should we see during the first stage of labour?

Answer 6

3-4 every 10 mins

Question 7

How often should we take temperature, blood pressure, and offer a vaginal examination during the first stage of labour?

Answer 7

4 hourly

Question 8

For fetal assessment during the first stage, how often should we auscultate the fetal heart, and categorise CTGs?

Answer 8

Auscultate=every 15mins

CTGs= categorise every 30 mins

Question 9

Name to problems that can arise if the bladder is not voided frequently during labour?

Answer 9

1. can cause obstruction to the passage of the fetus

2. can cause damage to the bladder, for example bruising