Chapter 20- Nursing Management Flashcards
1
Q
What is HIV?
A
retrovirus that attacks and causes destruction of T lymphocytes
2
Q
How is HIV transmitted?
A
mother to neonate via placenta and breast milk
3
Q
Ideal delivery for HIV mothers?
A
C-section at 38 weeks
4
Q
What procedure is not able to be performed with an HIV + mother? (2)
A
amniocentesis and episiotomy
5
Q
How should an HIV + mother feed her infant?
A
via formula, not breast milk
6
Q
What is gestational diabetes mellitus?
A
glucose intolerance with its onset during pregnancy or first detection during pregnancy
7
Q
How often do we monitor glucose levels DURING labor?
A
every 1-2 hours
8
Q
What is at the bedside for gestational diabetes patients during labor?
A
50% dextrose solution
9
Q
How often do we monitor glucose levels POST labor?
A
every 2-4 hours for the first 48 hours
