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9: High Risk Pregnancy Flashcards

1
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What age is considered high risk pregnancy?

A

> 35

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2
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What preexisting medical conditions indicate a high risk pregnancy?

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RA, MS, SCI

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3
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What is an incompetent cervix?

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Condition in which a weak cervix opens prematurely

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4
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When is an incompetent cervix typically diagnosed?

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After one miscarriage or premature labor

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5
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What are interventions for incompetent cervix?

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Cerclage, pessary, bedrest

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6
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What is cerclage?

A

Suturing of the incompetent cervix

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7
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What are general risk factors for preterm labor?

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Multiple gestations, alcohol consumption, drugs, inadequate weight gain, standing, heavy physical labor, intercourse, hormones, infections, mental illness, stress

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8
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What is PROM?

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Premature rupture of membranes - amniotic sac

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9
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When is labor likely to begin after PROM, and what happens if it does not?

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Within 12 hours - if not within 24 will induce due to infection risk

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10
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Describe bleeding that indicates an early miscarriage

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Pain in center of lower abdomen, severe pain for one day and then staining for three days

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11
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Describe bleeding with an ectopic pregnancy

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Brown spotting associated with colicky/cramping pain with tenderness in the lower abdomen

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12
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Describe bleeding with a late miscarriage

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Pick discharge for a couple of days followed by scanty brown discharge for one week. Then will bleed heavily

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13
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Describe bleeding in the 9th month

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Pink or streaked mucous after intercourse or vaginal exam is normal

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14
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What is placenta previa?

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The placenta has implanted in the lower end of the uterus and may be covering the cervical opening

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With placenta previa, what will happen as the cervix dilates?

A

Placental separation from the uterine wall

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16
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How is placenta previa diagnosed?

A

Ultrasound

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17
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What is shown in the image?

A

Low-lying placenta previa

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18
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What is shown in the image?

A

Total placenta previa

19
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What is shown in the image?

A

Partial placenta previa

20
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What is abruptio placentae?

A

The placenta detaches from the uterine wall prematurely

21
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Why is abruptio placentae a medical emergency?

A

Baby: no oxygen source
Mother: bleeding from separation

22
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What is shown in the image?

A

Marginal separation of the abruptio placentae

23
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What is shown in the image?

A

Partial separation of the abruptio placentae

24
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What is shown in the image?

A

Complete separate and concealed hemorrhage of the abruptio placentae

25
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What is PIH?

A

Pregnancy induced hypertension

26
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What is gestational hypertension?

A

HTN develops > 20 weeks, will return to normal within 12 weeks post-partum

27
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What BP indicated pre-eclampsia?

A

> 140/90 mmHg

28
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What are the four key symptoms of pre-eclampisa?

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  1. Increase in BP over 140/90
  2. Weight gain and edema
  3. Protein in urine
  4. Hyperreflexia
29
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What is the leading cause of preterm birth?

A

Pre-eclampsia

30
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What are symptoms of progressed pre-eclampsia?

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Blurred vision, H/A, irritability, severe gastric pain

31
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What are you more at risk for if you have a history of pre-eclampsia?

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2x as likely to develop early onset CV disease

32
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What is eclampsia?

A

Development of seizures or coma in women with pre-eclampsia

33
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What is the mortality rate of eclampsia?

34
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What is HELLP Syndrome?

A

H: hemolysis
EL: elevated liver enzymes
LP: low platelets

35
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Can HELLP syndrome occur without HTN?

36
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What population is HELLP syndrome common in?

A

Pre-eclampsia or eclampsia

37
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How do you manage HELLP syndrome?

A

Correction of coagulation abnormalities and delivery

38
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What are four physical effects of bedrest?

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  1. Glucose intolerance
  2. Sensory disturbances
  3. Fatigue
  4. Psychological effects
39
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What are five antepartum training objectives for high risk pregnancy?

A
  1. Muscle conditioning
  2. Promote optimal circulation
  3. Bed mobility and energy conservation
  4. Comfort
  5. Education
40
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What is the importance of muscle conditioning with high risk pregnancy pt’s?

A

Prevent decreased muscle tone and deconditioning

41
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What is the safest position to exercise in for high risk pregnancy pt’s?

42
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Why should you work to promote optimal circulation in high risk antepartum patients?

A

DVT prevention, maintain uterine blood flow to avoid mechanical obstruction, avoid valsalva

43
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Why should you train modified bed mobility and energy conservation?

A

Avoid increased in abdominal pressure

44
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What education should you provide in relation to childbirth?

A

Safe positions to assume during labor and delivery to optimize comfort, prepare for rehab following delivery

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