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NCLEX PN - Pregnancy

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Placenta previa classic sign painless vaginal bleeding; also a soft non-tender uterus
If deep vein thrombosis monitor for pulmonary embolism
During labor, meconium in amniotic fluid is hint of breech presentation
After C section turn q _ hrs: 2 hours
hydatitliform mole: pt should use Birth control for: 1 year bc of extra high levels of HCG
If labor pt is anxious and wants pain relief: N determine source of anxiety and do interventions to help relax
halt premature labor by: adequate water and bed rest
What type of incision in prior c-section allows a VBAC? lower uterine segment transverse incision
Preg.Mom w/cardio problems-worst time is: weeks 28 to 32
Epidural position: lateral-Left side, legs flexed & shoulders parallel
myelomeningocele requires special: care of neural tube sac to prevent infection
Over 35 Mom is at risk for: placenta privia, hydatidiform mole; vascular, neoplastic and degenerative DZ
Ballottement - feel by 4-5 month
False labor sign contractions (usually abdominal) are irregular and relieved by walking
True labor contractions: move from back to front of abdomen and DO NOT stop when walk
Mild preeclampsia HTN, edema and proteinuria
Severe preeclampsia signs abdominal pain, blurry vision & low urine output
Fundus-where is it 1 hr after birth at umbilicus and firm
Homan's sign-how to do stretch pt legs out w/knees slightly flexed; N grasps & dorsiflex foot
Homan's sign-Positive if: pain and discomfort at back of calf
positive Homan's is a sign of: thrombophlebitis or a blood clot
Preg.Mom-Back Pain - RX no heavy lifting and use pelvic tilt exercise
abrupto placentae a rigid abdomen
Chadwick's sign is a sign of ___ that develops: pregnancy, develops after week 6, (bluish or purplish color of vaginal or cervical mucosa)
Hagar sign (blank)
Goodell's sign (blank)
Episiotomy pain RX 1st day: ice pack to perinium; 2nd day: sitz bath
Fundus at birth-where above umbilicus
Fundus after birth 6-12 hrs: umbilicus level
Fundus will decrease per day about 1 finger (or 1 CM)
Preg.Pt on Heparin: what assessments q shift? watch for signs of preterm labor and bleeding from any orifice
Preg.Pt on Heparin, assess for Homans' sign if: at risk for deep vein thrombosis
In 2nd trimester: expect pt to feel: introspective but a general sense of well being
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