Delivery of the Newborn

Question 1

Show

Answer 1

discharge from uterus when membrane ruptures

Question 2

Bloody show

Answer 2

show also filled with mucous

Question 3

Cervical dilation

Answer 3

opening of the cervix to let the baby out

measured in cm or “fingers”

Question 4

Cervical effacement

Answer 4

thinning and shortening to help delivery

Question 5

Contraction

Answer 5

uterine-starts labor

timed

pelvic or lower back pain

Question 6

Crowning

Answer 6

infant’s head shows through

Question 7

Descent

Answer 7

infant moves to birth canal

Question 8

Episiotomy

Answer 8

surgical incision of the vulvar orifice to enlarge the vaginal opening

angled to the side absorbable suture

end of second stage of labor

Question 9

Expulsion

Answer 9

final delivery of newborn and placenta

Question 10

Extension rotation

Answer 10

turning fetal head to face birth canal

Question 11

Flexion

Answer 11

turning fetal head so smallest diameter goes through

Question 12

Fertilization

Answer 12

ovum meets sperm-beginning of pregnancy

Question 13

Gravida

Answer 13

a pregnant woman

of pregnancies…not births

Question 14

Internal rotation

Answer 14

movement of fetus from outside or inside of the womb

Question 15

Labor

Answer 15

Parturition-series of processes in which the infant and placenta are birthed

Question 16

Lie

Answer 16

position of fetus in uterus or expected date

Question 17

Lightening

Answer 17

sensation of decreased abdominal distention

descent of uterus into pelvic cavity 2-3 weeks before labor

Question 18

Parity

Answer 18

a woman who has born children in # of births

Question 19

Parturition

Answer 19

labor-act or process of giving birth

Question 20

Placenta

Answer 20

circular, flat, vascular structure in uterus that is the communication between mother and fetus

blood supply

latin word for cake 1lb

Question 21

Fetal placenta

Answer 21

cord attached and shiny

Question 22

Maternal placenta

Answer 22

red and flesh-like

Question 23

Pregnancy

Answer 23

latin to bring forth

280 days, 10 lunar months, 9 calendar months

Question 24

Presentation

Answer 24

fart of fetus nearest the internal os

physician feels during pelvic exam

Question 25

Cleavage

Answer 25

rapid cell division of a zygote produces blastomeres (morula)

Question 26

Implantation

Answer 26

attachment of blastocyte to the endometrium 7-8 days after fertilization

Question 27

Placenta shape

Answer 27

flat cake exchanges nutrients and wastes

Question 28

Amnion

Answer 28

thin protective membrane entirely surrounding the embryo filled with amnionic fluid

Question 29

Stimulates uterine contractions

Answer 29

oxytocin estrogen

Question 30

First stage

Answer 30

cervix starts to dilate until dilation is complete contractions 2-3 min apart bloody show flattening and bulging of perineum crowning and urge to bear down

Question 31

Second stage

Answer 31

complete dilation to birth patient placed on delivery room table-prepped and draped anesthetics may be used

Question 32

Third stage

Answer 32

delivery of placenta placenta detaches from uterine wall uterus contracts to expel placenta is checked uterus massaged externally

Question 33

Primigravida

Answer 33

pregnant for first time

Question 34

Multipara

Answer 34

more than one delivery

Question 35

Primipara

Answer 35

undergoing first delivery

Question 36

APGAR score

Answer 36

infant's physical condition 1 min. after delivery heart rate respiration muscle tone response to stimulus color max score 10-repeated in 5 min.

Question 37

Abruptio placentae

Answer 37

placenta prematurely separates from uterus life threatening to mother and fetus

Question 38

Dystocia

Answer 38

difficult labor

Question 39

Lister scissors

Answer 39

bandage scissors cut cord, rupture sac in c-section, episiotomy

Question 40

Bulb syringe

Answer 40

suction oral airway

Question 41

Tocolyrics

Answer 41

medication used to decrease contractions and prevent premature birth Ritodrine HCl Brethine Magnesium sulfate

Question 42

Oxytocics

Answer 42

Medication used to increase uterine contractions Oxytocin Methergine Cervidal

Question 43

Placenta implantation

Answer 43

lower uterus