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OB nursing

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antepartum period   Period from conception through start of labor  
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Perinatal period   Period from shortly before to shortly after birth about 28 weeks gestation to about 1-4 weeks postpartum  
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intrapartum period   Period from the start of labor until delivery  
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Postpartum period   Period after delivery to 6 weeks  
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puerperium period   Birth to 6 weeks  
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Neonatal period   Birth to 28 days  
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LMP   Last menstrual period  
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Development from oocyte to birth   Oocyte -> ovum -> *fertilization -> zygote -> morula -> blastocyst -> embryo -> fetus  
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Pre-embryonic period   0-20 days (2 & 6/7 weeks)  
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Embryonic period   3 weeks - 8 & 6/7 weeks  
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Fetal period   9 weeks - birth  
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How many chromosomes does a human have   46 chromosomes per cell  
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How many chromosomes does a human ovum contain   23 chromosomes per ovum  
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How often does the female menstrual cycle occur   Every 28 days on average  
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How long is a ovum fertile for once it is released from the follicle   6-24 hours  
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How many meiotic divisions does the male gametogenesis have   2 meiotic divisions = 4 sperm  
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Describe gametogenesis in the female   2 meiotic divisions; the 2nd one only occurs if fertilization occurs = 1 ovum and 3 polar bodies  
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What are the 2 phases of the ovarian cycle   Follicular stage and luteal phase  
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Describe the time and events in the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle   Days 1-14 of the cycle; the oocyte is maturing in the follicle. Phase ends when the mature ovum is released into the ampulla space.  
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Describe the time and events in the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle   Days 15-20 of the cycle; the ovum is released from the follicle; the corpus luteum develops from the ruptured follicle and produces progesterone and estrogen if the ovum is fertilized.  
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Purpose of estrogen   fluid retention (increased cardiac output and tissue perfusion)& (thins cervical mucus)  
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Purpose of progesterone   inhibit uterine contractions & make the endometrium of the uterus "thick & luscious"  
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How do contraceptive drugs work   Inhibits ovulation by mimicking pregnancy with the release of gonadotropin  
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Uses of contraceptive drugs besides family planning   PMDD, ovarian cysts, acne, and ENDOMETROSIS (uterine cells in other areas of the body swell and slough during the menstrual cycle causing bleeding and scar tissue is strange areas of the body)  
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Endometriosis   Uterine cells in other areas of the body outside the uterus swell and slough during the menstrual cycle causing bleeding and scarring in strange areas of the body (mainly the fallopian tubes)  
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What are some adverse effects or risks with oral contraceptive drugs   HTN, weight gain (carb cravings), risk for strokes (blood clots), breast changes (risk for breast cancer)  
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How long can a sperm survive in female reproductive system   Up to 24-72 hours  
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Ampulla   Space where the fallopian tubes and ovaries meet  
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Where does fertilization usually occur   ampulla  
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What is the advantage of estrogen in the body during conception   Increased fluid retention increases tissue perfusion and makes cervical mucus thin which makes sperm faster and ovum move through the fallopian tubes easily  
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What is the difference between a sperm carrying an X versus a Y sex chromosome   Y-sperm are faster; but X-sperm tend to last longer  
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What is the event that creates a zygote   fertilization  
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What is the event that makes a morula   >16 cells; traveling down the fallopian tubes  
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What are the layers of a blastocyst and what do they become   Trophoblast = fetal placenta and chorion Blastocyst = embryo and amnion  
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At what stage in development does implantation occur   Embryonic (about 3 weeks)  
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Where do we like the embryo to implant in the uterus   Upper posterior wall of the decidua  
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Decidua capularis   Protective layer over the embryo that grows with the amniotic sac  
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Decidua basalis   The layer of the decidua that the embryo implants in; will become the material placenta  
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Decidua Vera   The remaining muscle layer of the uterus  
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When does cell differentiation occur   At implantation (about 3 weeks)  
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What two structures join to develop the amniotic sac   Amnion and chorion  
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Polyhydramnios (and potential causes)   Excess amniotic fluid (could be a kidney problem or hydrocephalus)  
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Olighydramnios (and potential causes)   Too little amniotic fluid (could be a problem with the placenta [infarction/ischemic = dead tissue] or maternal dehydration)  
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When does the placenta form   Week 3 with growth through week 20  
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What are the cotyledons of the placenta for   Excess surface area  
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What does the maternal side of the placenta look like and what is it called   "raw and beefy" looking & a "Dirty Duncan"  
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What does the fetal side of the placenta look like and what is it called   Smooth, grayish, and shiny looking & a "Shiny Schultz"  
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What is given to rh neg. Moms and why   Rogam for rh incompatibility  
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Where does fetal gas exchange occur   In the umbilical cord  
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What is the umbilical cord made up of   2 arteries (de-oxygenated) and 1 vein (oxygenated)  
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What are the functions of the placenta   Gas exchange, nourishment, excretion, protection, and hormone production  
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Function of hCG   Tells body you are pregnant and stops future menstrual cycles; causes nausea  
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Function of estrogen   Fluid retention and increased cardiac output  
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Function of progesterone   Decrease uterine contractions and make uterine lining thick and luscious  
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Function of HPL (human placental lactogen)   Insulin resistance  
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What keeps the umbilical cord from linking in utero   Wharton's jelly  
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What would an accessory lobe on the placenta indicate   Possible past twins  
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What is a velamentous attachment   Weak attachment of umbilical cord to placenta = risk for hemorrhage if broken  
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pre-embryonic stage   Days 1-14; maturation of oocyte to ovum, fertilization, cell differentiation, and multiplication  
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Embryonic stage   3-8 and 6/7 weeks  
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Formation of heart   3 weeks  
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Formation of brain and cranial nerves   4-5 weeks  
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When does the heart start pumping blood in fetal development   6 weeks  
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When do arm and leg buds develop in the utero   5 weeks  
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renal system function   8 weeks  
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When does urine production start in fetal development   12 weeks  
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9 week milestone   Fetal stage, decreased risk of damage  
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13 week milestone   Decreased risk of miscarriage  
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When is the time of greatest risk in pregnancy to the baby   embryonic  
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When can fetal heart be heard on doppler   10-12 weeks  
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When do eyelids fuse closed   10 weeks  
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When do eyes re-open in utero   28 weeks  
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16-20 week milestones   Quickening, lanugo, brown fat, and alveoli  
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When is quickening felt   16-20 weeks  
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When is brown fat formed   16-20 weeks  
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When are alveoli formed   16-20 weeks  
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When is lanugo formed   16-20 weeks  
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When is vernix formed   24 weeks  
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When is viability   24 weeks  
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24 week milestones   Viability, thermoregulation, respiratory control, grasp and startle reflex, surfactant  
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When does grasp and startle reflex develop   24 weeks  
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When is surfactant produced   24 weeks  
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When do the testes descend   28 weeks  
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When is coordinated suck and swallow evident   32 weeks  
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Will a 34 week baby need nicu   Yes  
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Will a 36 week baby need nicu   No  
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What is full term   38-42 weeks  
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What is post-date   >42 weeks  
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What is dizygotic pregnancy   Non-identical; separate placentas  
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what is monozygotic pregnancy   Identical twins; usually shared placenta  
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When does most monozygotic division occur   4-8 days  
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What is a complication of monozygotic late division   Siamese twins with incomplete division and shared organs  
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How long is human gestation   280 days  
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G & P   gravida= # pregnancies; parity = # births past 20 weeks  
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What is pre-term   20-37 and 6/7 weeks  
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What is abortion   End of pregnancy before 20 weeks  
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GTPAL   gravida= # pregnancies; Term=# births past 38 weeks; Pre-term= # births between 20-37 weeks; Abortions= # ended pregnancies before 20 weeks; Living= # living children  
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What is the formula for calculating EDD   1st day of LMP - 3 months and + 7 days  
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Fungal height of a 10 week pregnant mom   10cm; right above the pubis symphysis  
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Fungal height of a 20 week pregnant mom   20 cm; at umbilicus  
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Presumptive signs of pregnancy are   Subjective: something the patient tells you about  
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What are some presumptive signs of pregnancy   Amenorrhea, nausea, breast changes, urinary changes, pigment hangers, fatigue, and quickening  
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Is quickening presumptive or probable sign   Presumptive  
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Is nausea presumptive or probable sign   Presumptive  
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What is cholasma   Mask of pregnancy  
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Probable signs of pregnancy are   Objective: something you physically observe  
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Goodell's sign   Supple cervix (probable sign)  
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Chadwick's sign   Bluish discoloration of vagina and cervix due to vascular congestion (probable sign)  
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When is uterine enlargement evident above the pubis symphysis   10-12 weeks (probable sign)  
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Hegar's sign   Softening of the lower uterine segment (probable sign)  
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McDonald's sign   Body of uterus is easily flexed against the cervix (probable sign)  
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Braxton Hicks   Irregular contractions that occur throughout pregnancy and do not cause cervical changes (probable sign)  
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Ballottement   "bouncing" fetus against cervix with exam (probable sign)  
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When can the fetal outline be palpated   24 weeks  
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Leopold maneuver   Fetal outline is palpated at 24 weeks (probable sign)  
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Examples of probable signs of pregnancy   Pregnancy test and striae development  
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Positive signs of pregnancy   Signs that are absolute indicators of pregnancy  
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What are some positive signs of pregnancy   Fetal heart tones, uterine souffle, funic souffle, fetal movement, ultrasound  
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What is uterine souffle   Audible sounds of the placenta (positive sign)  
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What is funic souffle   Audible sounds of the umbilical cord (positive sign)  
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What is normal fetal heart rate   110-160 bpm  
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What is normal neonate respiratory rate   30-60 bpm  
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Follicular phase of meiosis   Oocyte maturing into ovum in the follicle on the ovary  
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Luteal phase of meiosis   Ovum released from follicle on ovary and corpus luteum forms  
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When is the first prenatal exam scheduled for   8-12 weeks  
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What is the "false pelvis"   The iliac crest of the hips do not indicate if the pelvis is narrow/wide enough for a baby to fit  
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What is the "true pelvis"   The opening of the pelvis where the baby has to fit through; ischial spine  
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What is the risk to a baby when the mother has chlamydia   blindness  
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What are the 3 functions of the amniotic fluid   Shock absorption, thermoregulation, and provides free environment for growth and development  
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If a baby in utero does not have enough amniotic fluid to move freely in the uterus what is the risk   Development of contractures  
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What is Gramatotrophin   The first hormone released with each ovarian cycle. Triggers the production of FSH and LH.  
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What is FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)   Triggers the start of maturation of the oocyte to an ovum in the follicular phase  
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What is LH (lutinizing hormone)   Triggers the release of a mature ovum from the follicle space  
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What is the purpose of Hcg   Inhibits the production of gramatoptrophin, FSH, and LH. Stops further ovarian cycles, tells the body you are pregnant, and causes nausea.  
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What is HPL (human placental lactate)   Causes insulin resistance to provide for extra glucose to the developing baby  
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What is prolactin   Stimulates lactation  
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What is relaxin   Works to relax cartilage and ligaments to allow or growth of the baby and passage.  
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What is a side effect of relaxin   Causes heart burn because it relaxes the sphincter of the stomach  
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What the purpose of testosterone in pregnancy   Development of bones and muscles for the baby  
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What is oxytocin   Stimulates uterine contractions and let down of the milk  
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What is the concern for a mom with O blood type   ABO incompatibility  
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What are the TORCH infection   Toxoplasmosis; Other (gonorrhea, Chlamydia, HIV, Hep B, varicella), Rubella (resp infection), cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex  
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How frequently are prenatal visits scheduled for the first 28 weeks   Once a month  
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How frequently are prenatal visits from 28 to 36 weeks   Once every 2 weeks  
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When do fundal height measures begin   16-20 weeks  
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Why should pregnant women not lay completely flat   Increased pressure on the INFERIOR VENA CAVA decreases blood flow to the brain  
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When does lightening typically happen   38 weeks  
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What is IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction)   A SGA baby (small for gestational age)  
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When is glucose challenge test done   28 weeks  
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When is the group B strep test done   34-37 weeks  
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How will a mom who is positive for group b strep be treated   Antibiotics during labor and delivery  
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What are persistent headaches with visual changes indicative of   Pregnancy induced HTN or pre-ecclampsia  
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What is hyperemesis gravidarum   Severe morning sickness with pregnancy  
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What is the cause of breast tenderness during the first trimester   Increased fluid retention and breast changes due to estrogen and progesterone; teach to wear supportive bras  
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Why would a women experience bleeding gums and nasal stuffiness during the first trimester   Increased tissue perfusion and blood volume due to fluid retention from estrogen and progesterone  
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Vaginal discharge that has a cottage cheese consistency and smells fishy is indicative of what   Bacterial vaginosis (BV)  
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A pregnant women presents with heart burn pain this could be from   The hormone relaxin relaxes the sphincter of the stomach and causes reflux; treat with tums  
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A pregnant women presents with epigastric pain (RUQ) this could be from   pre-ecclampsia; this could be severe liver damage and needs attention  
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A women has been experiencing leg cramps during pregnancy, what are some ideas to alleviate the pain   Repositioning, increase calcium and potassium intake, flex feet. *no massage because we don't watch to dislodge potential blood clots  
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What lab tests will be done during the first prenatal first (usually 8-12 weeks)   UA, pregnancy test, pap smear, blood typing, H&H, STD screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, Chlamydia, HIV, HPV, Hep B, Herpes), Ct-met (metabolic panel, rubella titer  
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What labs will be done at the 20 week prenatal appointment   UA, ultrasound  
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What labs will be done at the 28 week prenatal appointment   UA, glucose challenge test, repeat H&H  
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What labs will be done at the 34-37 week prenatal appointment   Group B strep, UA  
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What labs will be done on admission to the hospital for labor and delivery   UA, repeat blood typing, repeat H&H, CBC  
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During labor what is the ideal frequency, duration, intensity, and tone of contractions   Contractions every 2-3 minutes, lasting 60-90 seconds, strong per pulsation, with positive resting tone  
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What is the major difference between Braxton hicks contractions and contractions during true labor   Braxton hicks contractions do not cause cervical changes  
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What are the 5 P's of labor and delivery   Power, Passenger, Passage, Placenta, Psyche  
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What hormone starts contractions in labor   oxytocin  
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What are the components to Power in the 5 P's of L&D   Strength of contractions and maternal pushing  
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What is the maximum amount of time that a woman in labor should be actively pushing the baby out for   3 hours  
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What does Passenger in the 5 P's of L&D represent   The fetus  
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What is fetal LIE in L&D; what are the 3 lie positions   How the fetus is oriented to the mothers spine; longitudinal (up and down), transverse (sideways), oblique (diagonal)  
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A fetus in the transverse lie during labor will be delivered via   C-section  
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What is attitude of the fetus during L&D   The flexion of the baby's head during delivery; flexed neck= good; extended neck = bad  
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What is the presentation of the fetus during L&D; and what are the different presentations   What part of the fetus is entering the pelvis first vertex (head first), breech (bottom first), transverse (shoulder first)  
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What are the 3 types of breech positioning and the delivery type associated with each   Frank breech (C-section), Complete breech (vaginal or C-section), Footling breech (C-section)  
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What is position of the fetus during L&D refer to   The relation of the baby's presenting part to the mothers pelvis  
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A fetal position described as LOA means what, and has what implications   The fetal occipital bone of the head is in the left anterior quadrant of the pelvis; this is an ideal fetal position  
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A fetal position described as OP means what, and has what implications   The fetal occipital bone of the head is posterior and pushing up against the maternal scrum bone; this can cause a more difficult passage and painful birth; if possible get the mom into a hands and knees position for pushing to relieve sacral pressure  
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A fetal position described as RSA means what, and has what implications   The fetal sacrum is presenting in the right anterior part of the pelvis; this baby is in a reach position and may require a c-section  
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During a vaginal exam during labor you find the fetal occiput is the presenting part, midline, and anterior this would be described as   OA positioning  
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During late pregnancy and labor the perineal area is very friable, what does this mean   Fragile; easily torn or bleeds  
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Passage in the 5 P's of L&D refers to   Maternal pelvic shape (gynecoid versus anthropoid)  
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A mother in labor struggling with POWER in L&D can receive what interventions?   Pitocin (increase contractions); coaching or labor rest (increase maternal pushing)  
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What interventions care for the PASSANGER in L&D   Fetal heart tones, progression of labor, O2 delivery to mom, prenatal visits  
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What interventions help with PASSAGE in L&D   Maternal repositioning, pelvic assessment, cervical assessment, C-section if necessary  
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What interventions help with PSYCHE during L&D   Relaxing mileu, providing support, education  
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What does Placenta in the 5 P's represent   Age of the placenta, positioning of the placenta, presenting side of the placenta during delivery (Shiny Schultz versus Dirty Duncan)  
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Interventions for a baby with a prolapsed umbilical cord   Maternal position (bottom up, face down); counter-pressure (nurses hand on the baby's head), emergency C-section delivery  
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When can the "bloody show" present   Up to 2 weeks before true labor  
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What MUST be present for a women to be in true labor   Dilation and effacement must be present and progressive  
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Women are most likely to experience emesis at what times during L&D   4cm dilation and 7cm dilation  
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What is SROM   Spontaneous rupture of membranes  
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A women has experienced SROM 12 hours ago still with no signs of contraction, what should she do   Call her doctor, go to the hospital, if no contractions at 24 hours, start antibiotics to prevent infection  
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What are the risks associated with SROM   chorioamnitis (infection of the amniotic fluid and chorion) and prolapsed umbilical cord  
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What is internal rotation of the fetus   Rotation of the fetal head out of alignment with the fetal shoulders during passage through the birth canal  
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What is external rotation of the fetus   Rotation of the fetal head back into alignment with the fetal shoulders after the head of the baby has been birthed  
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When is flexion during L&D   Flexed position of the fetus as it passes through the birth canal  
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When is extension during L&D   The baby extends its neck as the head is birthed  
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What is expulsion   When the baby is wholly birthed  
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What are some maternal signs of lightening and when does it happen   38 weeks; easier breathing, increased frequency of urination  
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What is the first stage of labor and the phases (expected times)   Stage of dilation: latent phase= 0-3cm dilation: 0-10 cm dilated and 100% effaced; active phase= 4-7cm dilation; transition= 8-10cm dilation (lasts 6-10 hours)  
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What is the second stage of labor (expected times)   Stage of expulsion: 10cm dilated and 100% efface to the birth of the baby (lasts 20 minutes-3 hours)  
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What is the third stage of labor (expected times)   Birth of the placenta: goes from expulsion of the baby to birth of the placenta (lasts 5-30 minutes)  
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What is the fourth stage of labor (expected times)   Period of stabilization and recovery from birth (lasts 1-4 hours)  
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During the third stage of labor if the placenta has not been birthed by 30 minutes, what are potential interventions and risks   Manual "scoop" of the placenta, risk for infection, risk for hemorrhage, risk for placental fragmentation  
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What are interventions for a mother in the fourth stage of labor that is having trouble clamping down her uterus   Pitocin, fungal massage, and breastfeeding  
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What is the #1 cause of uterine atony   Full bladder  
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How often should a mom's vitals be checked during the fourth stage of labor and delivery   q 15 mins for the 1st hour; q 30 mins for the 2nd hour; then every hour  
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A mom is experience chills, shaking, and perineal discomfort during the fourth stage of labor and delivery; what should you do   Explain that these are normal findings due to the release of adrenaline and body changes during the delivery process  
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When is a new mom at greatest risk for hemorrhage   About 1 hour after delivery  
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What is normal fetal heart rate   110-160  
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What is normal fetal respiratory rate   30-60  
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A mother is in labor when the fetal heart rate begins to slow to less than 100 bpm. What interventions should you implement immediately   Administer O2 to the mom, reposition to left lateral, IV bolus fluids, stop Pitocin (if running), and notify the provider  
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During labor a mom's blood pressure increases by 20 mmHg above her baseline, what are the risks   pre-ecclampsia, and risk of seizure  
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What is normal kick count   At least 10 kicks in 1 hour  
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What is the first assessment a nurse will perform upon admission to the hospital for L&D   Fetal heart tones; Maternal come second  
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A 38 week pregnant mom presents with straw-colored discharge but is unsure if her water has broken or not, how can we check?   Nitrazine tape (turns bright blue for amniotic fluid); microscopic observation ("farming" look for amniotic fluid)  
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In comparing FHT to maternal contractions, which should you monitor first   Contraction patterns  
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How do we establish baseline for FHR   The mean of the highest and lowest value  
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What is variability in FHR and the implications   Variability is irregular fluctuations from baseline in FHR. This is a good and normal finidng  
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What is acceleration in FHR   An increase in FHR by 15 bpm for 15 seconds in a 10 minute strip; this is good and normal  
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What are early decelerations and what do they indicate   A decrease in FHR that happens with contractions and recovers to baseline before the contraction ends; head compression  
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What are variable decelerations and what do they indicate   When the FHR decreases with or without contractions; cord compression  
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What are late decelerations and what do they indicate   When the FHR decreases with contractions and does not recover to baseline before the contraction ends; placental insufficiency  
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A fetus is experiencing variable decels with increasing frequency, what is this a sign of   Potential nucal cord (wrapped around baby)  
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A fetus is experiencing late decels during labor, what immediate interventions should you take   Maternal O2, maternal left lateral position, IV fluid bolus, notify provider  
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What are the 4 components for documenting maternal contractions   Frequency, duration, intensity, resting tone  
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What are the four components for documenting fetal heart tones   base line, variability, accelerations, decelerations  
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How often should vital signs be collected on moms in labor   Every 1 hour  
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How do we measure the intensity of maternal contractions   Pulsation; mild (tip of the nose); moderate (chin); strong (forehead)  
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When the cervix is 100% efface what is it comparable to   As thin as a sheet  
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Vaginal exams are done under what technique   Sterile  
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A mom is in labor, dilated to 6cm, has received an epidural, and is on IV lactated ringers solution 500mL running. On assessment she is experiencing +1 edema on the lower extremities and crackles in the lungs with no increase in temp. What should you do?   Suspect over-hydration; slow IV infusion rate and notify provider  
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What is the different between induction and augmentation   Induction is initiation of labor before it begins naturally; augmentation is stimulation of contractions after they have begun naturally  
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What are some common drugs used for induction or augmentation of labor   Pitocin (stimulate contractions), Cervidil (gel to soften cervix), Cytotec (insert to soften cervix)  
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What is Cervidil and some problems with it   A gel used to soften the cervix during labor; cannot be removed once applied; can cause very intense contractions  
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What is Cytotec and some problems with it   A vaginal insert used to soften the cervix; can cause intense contractions  
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What are nursing considerations for administering Pitocin   Do not bolus; keep on drip to regulate contractions; too much Pitocin can slow down labor; contractions may become too strong to allow perfusion to the fetus, increased risk of uterine rupture and pain  
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A 40 week pregnant women presents to L&D, she is 2cm dilated and requesting pain medications; what should you explain to her about pain medications in the latent phase   Pain medications in the latent phase can slow or stop the progression of labor is given too early  
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A 40 week pregnant women is 9cm dilated and requesting pain meds. What should you explain to her about pain meds during transition   Pain meds given during transition are unlikely to affect pain level at this point, and epidurals will be unlikely to kick in until after you have begun pushing  
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What are common narcotic drugs given during labor for pain management and considerations   Stadol, Nubaine, and Fentanyl. Will not be effective during transition, short-acting, do not give within one hour of delivery, have Narcan in the room in case of CNS depression  
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What are some adjunct medications given with narcotic drugs during labor and why   Benadryl (itching); Phenergan (nausea); both cause mild sedation  
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What is lidocaine used for   Local anesthetic; used with episiotomy and repairing tears  
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What would a pudendal block be used for   When delivery of the baby is moving too quickly for an epidural this can block pain in the lower 2/3rds of the vagina  
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A patient in labor has requested an epidural. What are the nursing actions associated with this request in order   Obtain informed consent; assess labs (do not give if platelet counts are low); bolus with fluid; assess FHT and maternal vital signs before and after insertion of epidural; position mom in left tilt position; watch HR and BP very closely  
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A women who has an epidural inserted starts complaining of pressure pains and thinks her epidural is wearing off, what should you do   Explain epidurals do not block pressure pain; the pressure you are feeling probably means we are very close to delivering the baby  
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A patient with a C-section delivery is given Duramorph right before the removal of her epidural. What is the benefit of this?   Duramorph works for 24 hours and can help alleviate the post-op pain for the first day  
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When is a spinal block used   During a C-section for a mother who did not have an epidural in place  
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When is general anesthesia used   During emergency C-sections  
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What is effleurage   non-pharm pain management; "gait control theory" replace the pain stimuli with pleasure  
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A mother who has been in labor for an extended period of time is offered a forceps delivery. What are the indications for this and the risks?   Prolonged labor, maternal exhaustion, ineffective pushing, and fetal distress; risk of fetal injury and maternal tissue damage  
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What is the difference between forceps and vacuum suction deliveries   Vacuum suction does not enter the pelvic cavity like forceps  
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A baby delivered with vacuum extraction has circular edema on the head, what is this called?   Chinogn; caused from the suction delivery  
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What is placenta previa; and what are the considerations   The placenta implants too low for the baby to pass through the birth canal; needs a C-section delivery  
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What are the 3 incision types for C-section and what do they look like   Low transverse (horizontal on the bikini line), Low vertical (looks like an upside down T, allows for bigger babies; classic (vertical incision from the umbilicus down)  
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What is macrosomia of the fetus and what are some considerations   A fetus > 8lb 8oz; may be too big for vaginal delivery  
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What is shoulder dystocia and considerations during birth   The fetal shoulders get stuck above the symphis pubis; put mom in "McRoberts" position (knees to shoulders), may need an episiotomy with manual rotation of the fetus, fetal clavicle may be broken during delivery  
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A baby who had shoulder dystocia during delivery needs careful assessment after delivery in what areas   clavicle (check for breaks or fractures); shoulder ROM (listen for grinding or popping) - Tx with pinning onsie and being gentle with the joint til it heals  
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What interventions can be used for a baby that is positioned OP during delivery   "tug of war" with the mom; positioning on hands and knees  
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What is hypotonic labor dysfunction   Weak uterine contractions that have diminished during the active phase  
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What is hypertonic labor dysfunction   Strong, cramp-like uterine contractions that are very painful and ineffective, often appear in the latent phase  
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What is the treatment for hypertonic labor dysfunction and considerations   Terbutaline (decreases uterine contractions); do not give if maternal HR is >100bpm  
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What is the risk for a mother with a weak abdominal wall; and treatment   The baby cannot hold in vertex position; keep mom upright and apply abdominal pressure  
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What are uterine fibroids and problems during delivery   Benign tumors that develop in the vaginal or uterine walls; can obstruct birth canal drying delivery  
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What classifies prolonged labor   Labor greater than 24 hours (risk of fetal distress and maternal exhaustion; infection)  
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What classifies precipitous labor   Labor less than 3 hours (risk of injury to mother and baby)  
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A 24 week pregnant woman calls her provider complaining of a backache and flu-like symptoms, what should you do   Have her come in to the hospital immediately; these are signs of preterm labor  
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Why are pregnant women at increased risk for UTIs   HPL (human placenta lactogen) causes increased blood and urine glucose  
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What is the #1 reason for pre-term labor   UTI  
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What is preterm labor   Labor after 20 weeks and before 38 weeks of gestation  
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How do we treat pre-term labor   Bed rest, hydration, magnesium sulfate, steroids to improve fetal lung development  
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Why would a 32 week pregnant women be prescribed betamethasone   Pre- term labor; Betamethasone is a steroid to improve fetal lung development  
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What is premature rupture of membranes (PROM)   Rupture of membranes before any contractions have started  
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What is pre-term premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)   Rupture of membranes before 38 weeks and without any contractions  
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What is involution   The gradual returning of the uterus to normal size and position  
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What is the hormone responsible for involution of the uterus and breast milk let down   oxytocin  
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What are afterpains and treatment for them   contraction pains that occur after delivery, usually during breastfeeding and fundal massage; tx with Motrin, Tylenol, or Percocet  
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When would Percocet be prescribed to a postpartum women and considerations with this medication   *check for allergies to medications! - frequently used with C-section moms  
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During a postpartum fundal massage you notice the fundus is deviated to the right, what should you do   Ask the mom to try emptying her bladder then check again  
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Where should the position of the fundus be right after birth   At or below the umbilicus  
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What should the position of the fundus be 48 hours postpartum   2-3 FB below the umbilicus  
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After a fundus assessment on a postpartum women you determine the uterine tone to be "boggy" what should you expect this patient will be prescribed   Oxytocin (to increase uterine tone and contractions) and Methergine (vasoconstriction to decrease bleeding)  
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What is subinvolution   Failure of the uterus to start returning to normal size  
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What should the lochia of a day 2 postpartum patient look like   Rubra (red with small clots)  
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What should the lochia of a day 7 postpartum patient look like   Serosa (pink/brown)  
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What should the lochia of a 2 week postpartum patient look like   Alba (white and mucous-like)  
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How long does it take for the cervix to return to normal thickness and dilation after delivery   About 12 hours  
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How long does it take for an episiotomy to heal completely   About 6 months  
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How log after delivery before vaginal tone starts to return   2-3 weeks  
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What is REEDA and what is it used for   Redness, edema, ecchymosis, discharge, approximation (used to assess perineal lacerations or episiotomy postpartum)  
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How long before excess fluid retention is lost after delivery and how   About 2 weeks; increased RR, sweating, and urination  
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A postpartum patient with a swollen urethra has been straight cathed 2 times since delivery and is still unable to void. What should you implement   Insert a Foley cath for 24 hours so swelling can decrease  
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What are the causes of "baby blues" in the postpartum period   Fatigue, hormone changes, new roles  
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What is the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression   Baby blues are normal and do not affect the ability to care for the baby; postpartum depression may cause the new mother to become withdrawn and unattached from the baby making daily cares difficult  
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What is the treatment for postpartum depression   SSRI medications (Zoloft)  
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What is postpartum psychosis and the treatment   When the new mother is out of touch with reality and may be homicidal or suicidal (very dangerous for mom and baby); treat with inpatient care  
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What are the 3 phases of maternal adaptation in the postpartum period   Taking in, taking hold, letting go  
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Describe Taking In   Day 1: New moms are passive and receptive; they watch others care for the baby and need help caring for themselves  
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Describe Taking Hold   Day 2: new moms begin assuming the cares of the baby and of themselves, they become more assertive in their role as mom  
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Describe Letting Go   Assumes the parental position, may not be receptive to advice or opinions of others  
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What is the effect of rh incompatibility in the fetus   Fetal hemolytic anemia (the destruction of RBC and release of bilirubin)  
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What is the effect of fetal hemolytic anemia   Pathologic jaundice: increased bilirubin and increased immature WBCs (erythroblastis fetalis)  
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What is the treatment for rh incompatibility   Intrauterine transfusions throughout pregnancy and at delivery  
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Describe jaundice in newborns   Results from destruction of RBC and release of bilirubin; starts in the head and face, the more severe it is the further down it goes; treated with phototherapy lights  
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What is the hormone that produces breast milk   prolactin  
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What is the hormone that stimulates let down   oxytocin  
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When is colostrum produced; and what are the benefits   0-3 days; small amounts adequate to fill neonate's tummy, rich in calories and antibodies  
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When does transitional milk come in and considerations   3-4 days; breasts may become engorged, encourage on-demand breast feeding, Motrin, and warm packs  
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When does mature milk come in; and considerations   8-10 days; foremilk is thin and watery, followed by hind milk which is thick and high in calories  
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How often should a newborn be fed   Every 2-3 hours (breastfeed); every 3-4 hours (formula fed)  
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How many wet diapers should a newborn have on day 1   1-3 diapers  
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How many wet diapers should a newborn have on day 2   2-4 diapers  
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What is the best way to tell if a newborn is getting enough to drink   The number of wet diapers  
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What is the "LATCH" scoring tool stand for   Latch, audible swallow, type of nipple, comfort of nipple, hold of baby (0-2 pts each)  
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What are the considerations for a neonate who has not had a complete bath yet   Wear gloves; that baby could be carrying Hep. B  
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What is the first thing done to a newborn as the head is born   Bulb suction of the mouth and nose  
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What are the 2 supportive measures done to every baby at birth   Bulb suctioning and tactile stimulation  
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Why do we collect cord blood at birth   Blood typing and pH testing  
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When should the first breastfeed be done by   By 1 hour after delivery  
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When is the umbilical cord unclamped and recut and what considerations are there   At 24 hours; first assess for cord dryness and discharge; risk for bleeding out if its not dry  
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What are the considerations for a newborn with an apgar score of 9   This is a healthy baby on birth assessment  
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What are the considerations for a baby with an apgar score of 7   This baby will need medical interventions to promote health  
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What are the categories in APGAR tests   Heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and color  
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A newborn with a HR of 105 would get what APGAR score in the HR category   2 pts  
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A newborn with a weak cry would get what APGAR score in respiratory effort category   1 pt  
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A newborn with flaccid arms would get what APGAR score in muscle tone category   0 pts  
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A newborn who withdraws their foot and fusses after babinskis reflex test would get what APGAR score in reflex irritability category   2 pts  
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A baby with acrocyanosis would get what APGAR score for color category   1 pt  
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Which STD can cause blindness in newborns   Chlamydia  
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What is the use of erythromycin in newborns   Eye drops to prevent blindness and eye infections at birth  
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What is the use of vitamin K in newborns   Promotes clotting factors  
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When should newborn blood glucose be checked   Before the first feeding and one hour after the feeding  
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What is normal newborn blood glucose   Greater than 40  
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Before the first feed for a formula fed baby what should be done   offer sterile water to check for any malformations in the digestive tract  
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When is a gestational age assessment done on a newborn   Within 24 hours; it may not be the same as the age by dates  
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What is Caput in newborns   Edema in the soft tissues of the head; crosses suture lines and is normal  
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What is a cephalohematoma in newborns   Collection of blood under the skin of the head; does not cross suture lines; indicates broken blood vessels and may need interventions  
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Which Fontenelle is shaped like a diamond   anterior  
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What color should the sclera of a newborn be   Blue/white or gray  
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What do skin tags on the ears indicate in newborns   Potential renal problems  
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What causes crepitus shoulders in newborns   Dystocia shoulder during delivery  
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What is the treatment for crepitus shoulder in newborns   Pin the gown arm across the chest and use gentle movements  
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What are the things that must be done before a baby can have a circumcision   Informed consent; assess for correct male anatomy; assess for ability of baby to void  
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What pain management is used for newborns during circumcision   SUCROSE (oral) and lidocaine (topical)  
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How many BMs should a newborn have on day 1   1-5 BMs  
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What is acrocyanosis   Pink skin color with blue-wish color on palms of hands and soles of feet  
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What is Barlow-Ortolani test used to detect   Hip dysplasia  
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What is "ruddy" colored skin and what does it indicate   Red colored skin; excess RBC production due to hypoxic environment in utero  
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What is "jaundice" colors skin and what does it indicate   Yellow colored skin; due to increased bilirubin from RBC destruction; jaundice is neurotoxic  
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What are "stork bites" in newborns   A reddish birthmark from blood vessels under the skin  
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What are Mongolian spots in newborns   Hyperpigmentation of an area of skin that may look like bruising; more common in Hispanic and African groups  
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What are Milia in newborns   "baby acne"  
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What is a strawberry hemangionoma in a newborn   An abnormal formation of capillary vessels under the skin forming a birth mark; usually on the neck  
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How much formula should a newborn be drinking initially   0.5-1 ounce  
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A baby that likes to be "squished" is probably   pre-term  
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A baby that likes to be stroked and pat is probably   Full term  
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What is the "Newborn Screen" and considerations   A MANDATORY blood test done on newborns to detect congenital conditions; Baby must be fed before this test is done  
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A baby that is avoiding eye contact or "sleeping" in loud exciting environments is most likely experiencing   Sensory overload  
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What is the 1st developed sense at birth   Sense of smell  
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How many hours of sleep does a newborn need a day   15-20 hours  
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A mother tells the nurse that her 7 day old baby is sleeping for 8 hours at a time, what should the nurse tell this mom   Baby's that sleep for more than 4 hours without feedings are at risk for hypoglycemia  
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When does a baby take their first breath   When the cord is clamped  
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What is the highest bilirubin level that should be seen in neonates   10-12 mg/dl  
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What is physiologic jaundice   Seen 2-3 days post-delivery and resolves on its own  
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What is pathologic jaundice   Seen in the first day of life; caused by blood incompatibilities or hepatitis; may require intervention  
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A neonate is displaying mild irregular tremors, what should you do   Tremors are a normal finding in newborns; if tremors are severe or sustained, it could indicate seizure activity or hypoglycemia  
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