OB Crosswords Assignment

Down Across 1. The type of auditory stimulation that is used to assess

fetal wellbeing, usually used during a nonstress test.

2. A screening tool that uses fetal heart rate patterns and accelerations as an indicator of fetal wellbeing

4. 0-13 weeks is what trimester?

5. 27-40 weeks is what trimester?9. The surgical incision of the perineum at the end of the second stage of labor to enlarge the vaginal outlet, facilitate birth, and avoid laceration of the perineum.

8. The procedure in which the MD obtains amniotic fluid by type of “needle biopsy”, fluid contains fetal cells to help diagnose genetic disorders or congenital anomalies (NTD); Can also test for lung maturity

11. Before labor

12. First fetal movement felt by mother (16-20 weeks)

13. When the fetus is capable of living outside of the body (usually considered around 24 weeks gestation)

14. Four maneuvers which allow the nurse to tell position and location of fetus

15. Prenatal age of developing baby in weeks 18. Abortion of pregnancy before the 20th week, also

referred to as a “miscarriage”

3. Number of pregnancies that have reached 20 weeks gestation, whether or not fetus is born dead or alive

6. The part of the fetus that enters the pelvic inlet first and leads through the birth canal during labor

7. The number of times a woman has been pregnant

9. 14-26 weeks is what trimester?

10. The part of the uterus that is farthest from the cervix; what you palpate to assess the strength of contractions

14. Baby “drops” in pelvis; fetus descends toward pelvic inlet

16. The rule used to determine the estimated date of delivery (LMP -3 months + 7 day, correct year)

17. The developing baby from 9 weeks (gestational age) after conception until birth

19. “Purse string” closure of cervix (cervical insufficiency or incompetent cervix)

antepartum

Down Across 1. Hypertension that develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy

accompanied by proteinuria

2. Birth @ 42 weeks gestation and after

4. Surgical delivery of the infant through the abdomen

5. Stimulation of ineffective uterine contractions after labor has started spontaneously but is not progressing satisfactorily

9. The surgical incision of the perineum at the end of the second stage of labor to enlarge the vaginal outlet, facilitate birth, and avoid laceration of the perineum.

10. Birth between 37-41 weeks 6 days gestation

13. Opening of the cervix to allow for fetal passage, documented as 0-10

16. Light stroking, usually of the abdomen, in rhythm with breathing during contractions

19. Type of breech presentation in which the fetus! buttocks are the presenting part with the legs folded at the knees and feet near the buttocks

21. The stage of labor that starts after the baby is born and ends with the delivery of the placenta

22. The descent of fetal head in relation to ischial spines (mother’s pelvis) documented in positive and negative numbers (positive below, negative above ischial spines)

3. The phase of labor characterized by dilation from 6-8- 10cm. This is reported as the most painful part of labor. Women of feel and may be out of control. They are easily discouraged and irritable.

6. Birth of a baby after 20 weeks of gestation and 1 day or weighing 350 g that does not show any signs of life

7. The phase of labor characterized by the woman dilating from zero to four centimeters with 0-40%. It is the longer part of labor

8. During labor

11. Birth prior to 37 weeks gestation (up to 36 weeks 6 days)

12. The stage of labor that starts when the woman reaches 10cm and ends with the birth of the baby.

14. Irregular, mild uterine contractions that occur throughout pregnancy, do not produce cervical change

15. Thinning of the cervix, documented in percent

17. The most posterior portion of the cranium (back of the head).

18. The chemical or mechanical initiation of uterine contractions before their spontaneous onset for the purpose of bringing about birth

20. The stage of labor that starts after the placenta is delivered and lasts about four hours until the stabilization of the mother

23. The phase of labor characterized by dilation ≥ 6cm and is the faster part of labor

24. The stage of labor in which the woman dilates from zero to ten centimeters

intrapartum

Down Across 1. The often painful fullness of the breast due to the increase

in vascular and lymphatic systems in the breast tissue

3. Phase of letting-go

4. The name of the medication needed by the Rh negative mother who gave birth to an Rh positive neonate

6. Vaginal discharge after birth (usually blood)

7. Saturation of one perineal pad in two hours

8. Phase of taking-in

12. Scant lochia that is pink to brown, usually seen days 4-10 after childbirth

15. Early milk

17. Scant lochia that is white or yellow

20. the anacronym for the postpartum maternal assessment

2. 2.5-10cm of lochia saturation of a perineal pad

5. The term used to describe a uterus that feels solid, like a softball

9. A collection of 250-500mL of clotted blood within tissues that can appear as a bulging bluish mass. Usually seen in the pelvic region or higher in the vagina or broad ligament.

10. >10cm of lochia saturation of a perineal pad

11. One perineal pad saturated in ≤ 15 min, or pooling of blood under the buttocks

13. The process of the uterus returning to normal

14. Lochia that is bloody with small clots, usually seen in the first three days after childbirth.

16. The process of losing copious amounts of blood after birth. It is the most common cause of DIC

17. Scant lochia that is white or yellow

18. 2.5cm of lochia saturation of a perineal pad

19. the hormone that promotes lactation and suppresses ovulation

21. After birth

22. The term used to describe a soft postpartum uterus indicative of uterine atony

postpartum

Down Across 1. The New Ballard gestational age assessment focuses on

physical and what other type of maturity?

4. The reflex elicited by holding the newborn upright with feet touching a flat surface.

5. The scoring tool for newborn gestational age assessment

6. The reflex that is elicited by allowing the head and trunk of the newborn in a semi-sitting position to fall backward at an angle of at least 30º.

8. A capillary angioma below the surface of the skin that is purple or red, varies in size and shape, is commonly seen on the face, and does not blanch or disappear. Also called “port wine stain#

13. Small raised white spots on the nose, chin, and forehead

15. The reflex that is elicited by stroking the cheek or edge of the mouth

16. Loss of body heat resulting from direct contact with a cooler surface

20. Scoring of the newborn’s vital signs at 1 min and 5 min of birth; heart rate, respiratory rate, tone, reflex irritation, color (can receive a 0, 1 or 2 for each for a total of 10-perfect)

2. Flat pink or red marks that easily blanch and are found on the back of the neck, nose, upper eyelids, and middle of the forehead. Also called “stork bites#

3. Type of jaundice that is caused by an underlying disorder. Typically appears within 24 hours of birth.

7. Bluish purple spots of pigmentation commonly around the buttocks

9. Irreversible, chronic result of bilirubin toxicity

10. Loss of heat as surface liquid is converted to vapor

11. Pink rash that appears suddenly anywhere on the body of a term newborn during the first three weeks.

12. The reflex that is elicited by placing examiner!s finger in the palm of the newborn!s hand

14. Type of jaundice that is considered benign. Typically appears 72-120 hours after birth.

17. The flow of heat from the body surface to cooler surface

18. The reflex elicited by stroking the outer edge of the sole of the foot, moving upward to toes.

19. Loss of heat from the body surface to a cooler solid surface