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Obstetric (Pregnancy) Examination

Women's HealthYear 2

The obstetric abdomen has its own vocabulary. This checklist covers symphysis-fundal height measurement, determining lie and presentation, assessing engagement in fifths, and auscultating the fetal heart.

Marking points
27
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~7m
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1

Introduction

0/8
2

General Observation

0/5
3

Hands and Face Examination

0/3
4

Abdominal Examination

0/7

  • Check for shape, fetal movements, surgical scars, linea nigra, striae gravidarum

  • Use doppler to locate and measure fetal heart rate

5

Additional Checks

0/2
6

Conclusion

0/2

  • Consider ultrasound, blood tests as appropriate

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