Deck 1 Exam 2 Flashcards
Cocaine effects on pregnancy
Spontaneous abortions, abruptio placentae, pre term bith and still birth
newborns exposed to cocaine exihbit
neuro behavior distrubances, marked irritability, exaggerated startle reflex, SIDS
Marijuana affects on baby
appear to have withdrawal symptoms, trembling, excessive crying
Heroin affects on baby
restlessness, high pitched cry, irritibilaty, behavior can last for 3 months or more
Methadone is used for
therapy for pregnant women on opiods(Heroin)
it does cross placenta but effects to fetus are not as harsh Given for women to not experience withdrawals during pregnancy and help to recover mom from addiction Often causes abnormal fetal presentation
Cold Turkey is considered
not advisable during pregnancy because it is a risk to the fetur
Babies with fetal alcohol syndrome characteristics are
small eye openings, smooth philtrum, thin upper lip, single crease in palm
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome affect
the ability to receive sufficient O2 and development of brain
What would you ask a pregnant mom who drinks alcohol
when do you drink? when was the last time? How much?
Ecstasy use in pregnancy
irritability, jitteryness, crying
Cardinal signs of diabetes in pregnant women
polyuria, polydipsia, polypghagia and weight loss
vaginal or urinary infections (often yeast)
weakness
poluria
polydipsia
polyphagia
frequent urine
excessive thirst
excessive hunger
There are 2 basic classifications in diabetes in pregnancy
gestational diabetes (pregnancy related) pre existing diabetes
normal maternal plasma glucose between
60-120 mg/dl
Diabetes Pregnancy
Maternal glucose crosses the placenta but mom’s insulin does not
what produces insulin
Islets of Langerhan
Pathiophysiology of diabetes
*Insufficient amount of insulin Glucose cannot enter cell=energy depleted
*cellular starvation and uses fats and proteins for energy
*ketogenesis= metabolizationi of fat
*glyconegenesis= breakdown of amino acids(protein)
*break down of amino acids=protein & ketones in urine
*high blood glucose concentration pulls H20 from cell to bloodstream and causes cellular dehydration
(thirsty, voiding more) eventually this will spill into urine
Risk Factors for diabetes
Obesity BMI>25 Older than 25 previous birth with GDM diabetes in close relative high risk ethnic group abnormal glucose tolerance level h/o
When do they perform screenings
24-28 weeks GTT(glucose challenge test)
Procedure for the 1st screening
ingest 50 g glucose(orange soda) draw blood 1 hr later >140 mg/dl 3hr GTT
3 hr GTT procedure
ingest 150 g CHO 3 days before
NPO night before test fasting blood test
give 100 g glucose 1 hr testing >180 mg/dl
2 >155 mg/dl
3 >140 mg/dl
what is another test done for checking for diabetes
Hb A1C can indicate 4-8 wks prior levels
8.6 % poor control
Effects of Diabetes/ Increased risk for
Spontaneous abortion polyhydramnios preterm labor big baby PIH infection ketoacidosis c section
Risks for baby
Macrosomia (big baby)
delayed lung maturity( insulin inhibits surfactant in lungs)
polycythemia (excess of RBC)
Pre existing diabetes increased risk for
decreased blood flow, damage to nerves, damage to blood vessels therefore the placenta may not be getting blood flow and baby is “starving” IUGR
(small baby)
Managing GDM
diet, exercise glucose monitoring, fetal surveillance
Diet for GDM
3 neals plus 3 snacks
bedtime snack most important due to a drop in blood glucose in the early am
when is glucose monitoring done
done at least 4 X a day before breakfast (60-100 mg/dl) 3 postprandial (after meals)
What can they administer to client
Glyburide- lowers blood glucose by enhancing insulin secretion but it does not cross placenta
S/S of Hypoglycemia
tremors sweating pallor, cold and clammy disorientation, irriitability H/A hunger blurred vision
What can you do to treat hypoglycemia
give pb crackers, milk, apple then retest
you want to eat something with protein
can give oj sometimes and it helps
S/S of hyerglycemia
fatigue flushed hot skin dry mouth excessive thirst frequent urination rapid deep respirations odor of breath acetone (classic) drowsiness H/A depressed reflexes
If insulin is required during labor
Regular Insulin
Postpartum
breastfeeding encouraged
converts glucose to lactose
Pregnancy Anemia defined as
hgb < 11g/dl in 1st trimester
< 10.5 g/dl 2nd
< 11 g/dl 3rd
what can you give to help with absorbing iron
orange juice
3 Anemias
Iron Deficiency
Sickle Cell
Folic Acid
What is given if serum blood draw finds viral loads not acceptable in an HIV pregnant mom
ZDV zidovudine to mom
given to baby after delivery
What are the classifications of cardiac disease?
Class I asymptomatic
Class II symptoms with ordinary activity slightly compromised
Class III symptom w/ sitting in chair (ex)
Class IV symptomatice at rest (cardiac insuff and anginal pain)
Is cardiac disease the most common cause of maternal death overall
Yes but is only in about 1% of pregnancies
What is your best best to relieve pain in cardiac disease pregnancy when in labor
epidural
drug therapy used in cardiac mom
heparin (blood) lasix(diuretic) betal blockers(inderal)antiarrhythmics (quindine) antibiotics (penicillin) digoxin(strenghtens contraction but does cross placenta) tocolytics but try not to use because the pulmonary edema that it can cause beta blocker (proprandol) vasodilators (hydralazine) if diastolic is over 110
Should you restrict or force fluids in a cardiac client
Restrict
What do you assess/interventions in cardiac
s/s, b/p, ap, lungs, wt gain, edema HOman’s sign, chest pain
dietary teaching- high protein, iron and folic acid
low sodium
what do you assess for post partum
wt. gain, chest pain , edema, SOB, crackles wheezes JVD
what are 2 greatest risks
maternal-cardiac decompensation and impaired fetal gas exchange
What trimester is there an increased risk for asthma
3rd trimester and after a c section in recovery period
Do not give what drug to an asthmatic with postpartum hemorrhage
HEMABATE
What clients are more than likely to seize and to abrupt 3x more
Epileptic patient
This condition in not unusual in the last trimester and post partum
Bells Palsy it is unilateral and will resolve on its own
What are the causes of some high risk pregnancies
social, demographic, medical and obstetric factors
85% of pregnancies are normal
What are nursing goals of hi risk
maintain maternal/fetal well being
provide emotional support
provide comprehensive patient teaching
If someone calls and reports bleeding what are the first questions you are going to ask
how much and how far along are you
what will you assess for
(B/P& P) (best indicator for blood loss is (P)
observe for shock, count and weigh pads, assess FHR
What will you do if bleeding is a problem
IVF w/18 gauge 02 ( CBC) Hct hgb notify type and crossmatch Rhogam if mom is RH-
Spontaneous Abortion symptoms
what should pt do
vaginal bleeding, cramp, backache, cervix closed
bed rest, no intercourse, draw/lab to check and see if HCG is high
Inevitable(Intermittent) Abortion
moderate copious blood, cramp, cervical os dilates, ROM
cannot stop, D&C usually necessary
What is an increase for hemorrage and infection after an abortion
fragments of the placenta not removed
Incomplete (SPab)
pass clot and it could be baby
chief danger is bleeding
usually D&C may need a transfusion
Complete Abortion
all products expelled
guilt is a big complication
Missed abortion
fetus dies in utero, ultrasound
symptoms of pregnancy will leave (HCG will fall)
may wait two weeks to see if deliver on own
Recurrent Abortion
3 or more consecutive abortions
d/t incompentent cervix
What is a cerclage
stitch cervix together until delivery Shirodkars
“purse string suturing”
Nursing dx for abortion
fear, pain, grief, fluid volume deficit
Where are most ectopic pregnancies
95% in fallopian tubes(ampule)
What is one of the leading causes of material death from hemorrhage
Ectopic pregnancy
what are the s/s of ectopic pregnancy
amenorrhea, abd pain(intense) breast tender, sometimes even a + pregnancy test, spotting
pain is the most predominate sign
what is cullen’s sign
blue coloration of umbilicus which is bleeding into abdomen
What is the mgmt of ectopic pregnancy
observe for s/s shock
pregnancy test, ultrasound, tubalplasty, salpingectomy
blood transfuisoins and IV fluids
What do they give to client to speed along the abortion of the ectopic pregnancy
Methotrexate IM (folic acid antagonist)
2 nd injection day 4
3rd injection day 7
What is Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
GTD molar pregnancy
What is molar pregnancy
abnormal development of placenta( grapelike clusters)
proliferated tropho tissue
Grapelike clusters form where
maternal side of placenta
Complete Mole characteristics
no genetic material, embryo dies
choriocarcinoma
partial mole characteristics
normal ovum fertilized by 2 sperm
s/s of of GTD
vag bleeding (brownish(prune juice) polyuria hyperemesis gravidarum because of elevated HCG anemia PIH prior to 24 weeks absent FHY
Management of GTD
suction of evacution, cerclage, D&C, follow up, baseline chest xray(checking for cancer in lungs)
must avoid pregnancy for 1 year because the cancer feeds off of hcg in trophoblastic tissue
S/S of incompetent cervix
passive and painless dialation of cervical os without labor.
history or cervical trauma - multigravida, abortion
cervical funneling
what can be done for an incompetent cervix
cervical cerclage
What is hyperemesis gravidarum
excessive vomiting
complications from hyperemesis graviduram
dehydration and electrolyte imbalance metabolic alkalosis hypovolemia, hypotension, tachyacardia HCT and Bun high K Na Cl low small baby
What are you going to assess for in hyperemesisi
Fluid volume deficit hydrate monitor I & o assess skin turgor daily weight assess for edema administer antiemetics v/s every 4 hrs
What kinds of fluids would you give for hyperemesis
IV of TPN potassium, vit B gradually introduce oral fluids and soft foods can give phenergran, zofran Always provide mouth care