Chapter 22: Chilbirth and Gynecological Emergencies

Question 1

Amniotic Sac:

Answer 1

bag of waters; surrounds the fetus inside the uterus. The fluid in the sac cushions the fetus and protects it from injury.

Question 2

Bloody Show:

Answer 2

mucus and blood that might be discharged from the vagina as labor begins

Question 3

Umbilical Cord:

Answer 3

the extension of the placenta through the fetus, receives nourishment while in the uterus

Question 4

Labor

Answer 4

begins with the regular uterine contractions, delivery of the baby, and the delivery of the placenta.

Question 5

Describe the first stage of labor

Answer 5

first contraction to the cervix fully opening it lasts several hours. Aching sensations turn into cramp-like pains. At first, they are 10-15 minutes apart, not that severe, and are less than 1 minute. Then the intervals grow shorter and increase in intensity. Bloody show may occur. At the end of the stage, the amniotic sac breaks

Question 6

Describe the second stage of labor

Answer 6

30 minutes-2 hours. Cervix is fully open and the baby is birthed.

Question 7

Describe the third stage of labor

Answer 7

15 minutes- placenta is expelled

Question 8

Crowning

Answer 8

When the fetus’ head presses against the vaginal opening and begins to bulge out

Question 9

Uterine Prolapse

Answer 9

when vaginal childbirth or other ther conditions weaken the muscles and tissues of the pelvic floor so they can no longer support the weight of the uterus

Question 10

Breech

Answer 10

when the baby’s buttocks or lower extremities emerge before the head and shoulders

Question 11

Premature children

Answer 11

less than 37 weeks; likely to gain heart and respiratory issues

Question 12

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 12

when the fetus develops somewhere other than the uterus