Student ___________________
Date of Rotation_____________
Labor and Delivery (LD)
OBJECTIVES
After participation in this rotation, the Health Science student will gain knowledge of various procedures
that are performed on the Labor and Delivery Unit, will be able to identify what types of staff members are
employed on the units and their roles, and will be able to identify the important aspects of care on the
medical floor.
PRE-ROTATION ASSIGNMENT
Instructor__________
Define the following terms:
1. gravid
2. effacement
3. crowning
4. group B strep
5. Braxton hicks
6. eclampsia
7. VBAC
8. cesearean
9. primigravida
10. episiotomy
11. multipara
12. nulligravida
13. amniotomy
14. Describe the difference in a vaginal delivery and a cesarean delivery.
15. Explain why it is so important that a patient is NPO after midnight the night before a c section.
16. Describe the various stages of labor
17. What are two medications that can be used to augment or start labor? List possible complications
of each.
18. Describe the risk of maternal infection of Group B Strep to the newborn. What medications are
given prior to delivery to decrease these risks?
19. What patient preparation is required prior to a vaginal delivery?
20. What patient preparation is required prior to a c section delivery?
21. Describe at least three reasons for a c section delivery to be indicated.
22. Define BOW and ROM.
23. What is an APGAR score? Who is responsible for assigning this score?
24. What are the indications for NICU staff attendance at the delivery of the newborn?
Labor and Delivery (LD)
Thank you for mentoring the Denton ISD Health Science student on your unit. Your time and leadership
is greatly valued and I appreciate your feedback on student performance while on your unit.
OBSERVED/ASSISTED
1. Maternal
a. Stages of Labor
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b. fetal monitoring
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c. amniotomy
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d. complications during labor
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e. vaginal delivery
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f. cesarean delivery
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g. IV start/lab draw
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h. patient assessment
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i. anesthesia methods
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2. Neonatal
a. Apgar scoring
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b. newborn assessment
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c. Vitamin K/Erythromycin administration
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d. security bands
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e. skin to skin care
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f. breastfeeding
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2. Post-delivery care
a. fundal assessment
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b. breast care
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c. patient education
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d. bladder assessment
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e. pain management
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f. post delivery/ ambulation following anesthesia
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Mentor Signature
Date
Evaluation Sheet for Clinical Rotation
Student name: _______________________________________________________________________
Rotation site: ___________________________________
Date: ____________________
Please evaluate the student for each category and mark the appropriate box. The scale proceeds from a high of 5 to a low of 0.
Area of Evaluation
Presents proper appearance:
Professional grooming.
Neat and clean.
Meets professional standards.
Attitude toward learning:
Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to learn.
Asks pertinent questions.
Demonstrates enthusiasm.
Exhibits emotional maturity.
Observes rules:
Observes safety factors.
Demonstrates understanding of Medical Ethics and
Confidentiality.
Quality of work:
Uses proper techniques.
Takes pride in work.
Exhibits ability to follow directions.
Quantity of work:
Follows directions.
Completes tasks on time.
Productive use of time.
Cooperates with others:
Works well with others.
Readily assists others.
Displays good human relations:
Shows tact and understanding.
Respectful of others.
Exhibits a positive attitude.
Comments:
5
4
3
2
1
0
Mentor:_____________________________________________
Date:___________________________________
Labor and Delivery (LD)
Post Rotation Reflection
(due on Friday or Monday after Rotation on Unit)
Answer the following questions using complete sentences and correct grammar/punctuation. Answer ALL questions.
1. The mentor(s) that I was assigned to was_____________________________________. Their
title(s) are_______________________________.
2. What did you like best about your rotation day in the department? Why?
3. What did you like least about your rotation day in this department? Why?
4. What skills did you perform while on this unit?
5. List five pieces of medical equipment that you observed on the unit this week.
6. What patient diagnosis and procedures did you learn about?
7. What medical terminology or abbreviations did you encounter? Name at least three and provide
definition or meaning.
8. Interview your mentor. List their educational background, job description, years of experience,
and level of job satisfaction.
Using the following space, write an essay describing your overall experience on the unit. When
reflecting on your day in the unit, think about your responsibility in your learning. What could you
have done differently to ensure that you have the optimal experience?
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Student Signature___________________________________ Date____________________