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1
Q

Name THREE things to look for when doing a visual inspection of the abdomen

A
  • Linea Negra
  • Striae Gravidarum
  • Abdominal Scars
2
Q

Name the THREE aspects of palpation

A
  • Funal
  • Lateral
  • Pelvic
3
Q

What TWO things are being assessed during fundal palpation?

A
  • Fundal height / size of the uterus in relation to gestation
  • To determine which part of the fetus is lying in the upper pole of the uterus
4
Q

At week gestation should the fundus be located around the umbilicus?

A

Around 24 weeks

5
Q

Name NINE possible reasons of inconsistency of fundal height

A
  • Unreliable landmarks
  • Inaccurate dates
  • Larger or smaller fetus than expected
  • Increase or decrease in amniotic fluid
  • Multiple pregnancy
  • Abnormal lie
  • Uterine mass (fibroid, cyst or tumour)
  • Poor technique
  • Intrauterine death
6
Q

What TWO things are being assess during lateral palpation?

A
  • The position of the fetus

- The lie of the fetus

7
Q

What THREE things are being assessed during pelvic palpation?

A
  • Flexion
  • Engagement
  • Mobility of the presenting part
8
Q

Name the FIVE main types of presentation

A
  • Vertex
  • Brow
  • Face
  • Breech
  • Shoulder
9
Q

How many fifths palpable is a head when it is considered engaged?

A

Two fifths palpable

10
Q

What is considered a normal fetal heart rate range?

A

110-160bpm

11
Q

What is the lie?

A

The long axis of the fetus to the long axis of the uterus

12
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What is the attitude?

A

The relationship of fetal parts to another. The posture can be one of flexion, deflexion or extension

13
Q

What is the presentation?

A

The part of the fetus lying in the lower pole of the uterus

14
Q

What is the position?

A

The relationship of the denominator to the 6 areas of the pelvic brim

15
Q

What is the denominator?

A

The part of the presentation that indicates or determines the position