Exam 2 Flashcards
What are five parameters of BPP (biophysical profile)?
Fetal breathing, Fetal tone, Fetal gross body movements, Reactive NST, amniotic fluid volume
Amniocentesis measures…
lung maturity. ratio of L/S should be 2:1
Done: 15-20 weeks for genetic testing; 30-39 weeks to determine lung maturity
What are the 5 P’s of Labor?
Passage Passenger Power Psyche position
presentation of a baby indicates..
what position the babys presenting part is in (cephalic, breech)
LOA (left occiput anterior)
babys occiput is facing the mothers left, face down
Face down baby is better than face up baby..true or false
true
Should you see a mom who has had multiple kids or who is primipara first
multi babies (mulipara)
1st Stage of Labor:
Latent- 0-3cm dilated, 5-30 min between contractions, mom is talkative and anxious
Active- 4-7cm dilated, 2-5 minutes between contractions, mom is focused on self
Trasition- 8-10cm dilated, 2-3 minutes between contraction
2nd stage of labor
mother is in labor, feels urge to push, baby crowns
3rd stage of labor
placenta is delivered, rise of uterus, sudden gush of blood. Placenta is usually delivered within 5-30 minutes
4th stage of labor
recovery–> involves increased risk for hemorrhage. Make sure to check vitals every 15 X4, every 30 X2, every hour X2
Cardinal signs of Labor: SAY IN ORDER!
Engagement Flexion Internal Rotation Restitution Extension External rotation Expulsion
What is a contraindication of AROM
if the baby is breech, transverse, floating (ballotment)
Oxytocin/pitocin is used to..
augmentation of labor. Increases contractions. It is given in the first stage of labor.
Monitor contractions closely– If >90sec. In duration or >frequent than q2min, D/C Pit.
Nursing interventions for oxytocin/pitocin:
monitor contractions (if >90 seconds in duration or more frequent than 2 minutes discontinue) , monitor FHR, check dilation, vital signs, DECELS, no obstructions, water intoxication so monitor I&O, monitor pain
Assess & record FHT q15min, variability, accels
Assess & record Uterine activity q15
Assess & record Maternal BP q 15-30min
Assess & record Maternal I & O continuously
Contraindications for giving oxytoxin
if baby is in distress, hypertonic uterus (VBAC), positive stress test, placenta previa, genital herpes
Prostaglandin helps to..
induce labor. Have the mom stay over night and monitor the fetus and vital signs. Semen contains prostaglandin
Cervidil
same as prostaglandin, it causes hyperstimulation therefore it should be discontinued. It causes ripening of cervix. Lay down for 2 hours after insertion.
cervical dilation causes what type of pain..
visceral (1st stage)
perineal pressure causes what type of pain..
somatic (2nd stage)
Psychoprophylaxis treatments.
Bradley- when husband helps coaching with quiet, slowed breathing
Grantley Dicks- exercise, relaxation, breathing techniques
TENS-electronic nerve therapy
What two analgesic medications can be given in the first stage of labor..
Meperidine HCL (Demerol) may be give IV or IM in 1st stage of labor Fentanyl (Sublimaze)may be given IV or IM in 1st stage of labor
Name two narcotic antagonist
stadol and nubain
Phenothiazides are considered a..
Analgesic Potentiators (ataractics).
Analgesic potentiators do what..
They do not decrease pain but decrease anxiety and apprehension and potentiate the action of narcotics
Butyrophenones
inapsine- hadol- used to produce profound amnesia and post op sedation
Barbituates
used to promote relaxation and sleep in early or false labor
benzodiazapines
valium- decrease anxiety, sedative/hypnotic
Epidural can cause what side effect
maternal hypotension. Give LR to increase fluids which can prevent hypotension
Epidurals do not cross what? the dura mater
Side effect of spinal anesthetic?
Headaches due to a leakage of cerebral spinal fluid. Need to take patients blood and block this leakage. Place patient lying down supine to decrease headaches. Caffeine may also help
How often should you assess BP after giving epidural
every 5 minutes for 20 minutes–> longer if the BP is decreased
Fentanyl is used for..
short term pain relief which is good for rapid laboring patients
Morphine is good for..
long term pain relief. It has risks to both the mom and the fetus. it can cause itching so you nay need to give benadryl or nubain. Assess respiratory status every hour
Bicitra
used for vomiting or aspiration and should be given 30 minutes before C-section
Blood volume would increase by what in pregnany?
increase 1500ml or 40-50% above nonpregnancy levels
Heart rate increases by what ?
10-15bpm during the 20th week of gestation
cardiac output increases by what..
30-50%
physiological anemia occurs during pregnancy because..
blood volume increases more rapidly than RBC production
RBC mass during pregnancy increases by
30-33% if iron supplement is taken
What is then normal level of WBC granulocytes..
60-85%
normal nonpregnancy levels–> 55-75%
blood pressure can drop by how much when the mother has inferior vena cava syndrome
30mmHg
Renal changes in a pregnant mother pertaining to GFR
GFR increases due to increase blood flow to kidneys
What position is best for kidney perfusion
lateral recumbant
dependent edema is normal in a pregnant mother as long as it is not pitting. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
BUN levels in a pregnant mom:
decrease.. normal values are 8-20
creatinine levels in a pregnant mother:
decrease.
normal levels are (0.6-2)
Uric acid in a pregnant mom:
decrease in the first and second trimester, return to normal in the third trimester
Normal levels( 4.5-5.8)
Are traces of protein in the urine acceptable..
yes
Morning sickness in a mom:
occurs by 4-6 weeks, decreases by week 14
Encourage mom to eat 5-6 small meals
eat a snack before getting up in the morning
Hcg has been linked to nausesa
vitamin B6 can decrease sickness
ptyalism
excessive salivation is common- avoid spicy foods
pyrosis
heartburn increases due to progesterone production which causes the tone and mobility of smooth muscles to become decreased (leads to regurgitation and decrease gastric emptying)
What is the main source of hormones needed to sustain pregnancy?
Placenta
The placental becomes a primary source of estrogen and progesterone by what month of pregnany
2nd
What is produced in the anterior lobe?
prolactin
Gonadotropin activity in the anterior lobe is turned off what what
hormonal activity of the placenta. FSH and LH are turned off which is what causes ovulation
ocytocin is produced in what lobe
posterior lobe
Thyroid in pregnant women..
t3 increases, t4 decreases, metabolic rate increases
what predisposes moms to URI (upper respiratory infections)
steroids and proteins produced by the placenta
IgG
provides passive immunity to the fetus
IgA
increases GI immunity in breastfed babies
Preparation for mothers who planning to breastfeeding
teach moms to wear supportive bra, practice rolling the nipple between their fingers to promote eversion, encourage the use of shells for mothers who have inversion, promote breastfeeding classes
During postpartum there is a rapid drop in what hormones and an increase in what
rapid drop- progesterone, estrogen
increase in- prolactin and oxytocin