Anatomy and Physiology of Birth Flashcards
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What is the Bishop score used to evaluate?
Answer: Cervical readiness for labor induction
The Bishop score assesses cervical dilation, effacement, station, consistency, and position to determine readiness for labor induction.
What is a nuchal cord?
Answer: The umbilical cord wrapped around the baby's neck
A nuchal cord occurs when the umbilical cord wraps around the fetal neck, which is relatively common and often managed without complications at birth.
Which pelvic type is considered most favorable for vaginal birth?
Answer: Gynecoid
The gynecoid pelvis, with its rounded inlet and wide pubic arch, is the most common female pelvic shape and most favorable for vaginal birth.
What does the APGAR score assess in newborns?
Answer: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration
The APGAR score evaluates newborn health at 1 and 5 minutes using five criteria: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration.
What is meconium in the context of labor?
Answer: The baby's first stool, which can appear in amniotic fluid
Meconium is the baby's first stool; its presence in amniotic fluid can indicate fetal stress and alerts the care team to prepare for newborn resuscitation.
What is the perineum?
Answer: The tissue between the vaginal opening and the anus
The perineum is the area of tissue between the vaginal opening and the anus that may stretch or tear during vaginal birth.