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21 Cards in this Set
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What is an epidural blood patch?
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a patch formed by a few millimeters of the mother's blood occluding a tear or hole in the dura mater around the spinal cord
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What is an episiotomy?
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a surgical incision of the perineum at the end of the second stage of labor to facilitate birth and to avoid laceration of the perineum
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What is a Ferguson reflex?
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reflex contractions of the uterus after stimulation of the cervix
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What is the first stage of labor?
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stage of labor from the onset of regular uterine contractions to full dilation of the cervix
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What are fontanels?
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a broad area, or soft spot, consisting of the strong band of connective tissue contiguous with crainal bones and located at the junctions of the bones.
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What is frequency?
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see book
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What is the gate control theory of pain?
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see book
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What is intensity?
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see book
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What is Lamaze?
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Goals are to minimize fear and the perception of pain and to promoted positive family relationships by using both mental and physical preparation
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What is the latent phase?
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see book
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What is the station?
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The relationship of the presenting fetal part to an imaginary line drawn between the ischial spines of the pelvis.
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What is the third stage of labor?
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From the birth of the baby to the expulsion of the placenta
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What is the transition phase?
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the phase in the first stage of labor from a cervical dilation of 8-10 cm
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What are uterine contractions?
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SEE BOOK
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What is the Valsalva maneuver?
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any forced expiratory effort against a closed airway such as holding one's breath and tightening the abdominal muscles ie: pushing during 2nd stage of labor
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What is the station?
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The relationship of the presenting fetal part to an imaginary line drawn between the ischial spines of the pelvis.
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What is the third stage of labor?
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From the birth of the baby to the expulsion of the placenta
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What is the transition phase?
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the phase in the first stage of labor from a cervical dilation of 8-10 cm
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What are uterine contractions?
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SEE BOOK
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What is the Valsalva maneuver?
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any forced expiratory effort against a closed airway such as holding one's breath and tightening the abdominal muscles ie: pushing during 2nd stage of labor
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What is the vertex?
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the crown or top of the head
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