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Exam 3 Flashcards

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STIs & effects on newborn
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Genital herpes
HIV/AIDS
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis

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  • eye infection, pneumonia, low birth weight, preterm birth, stillbirth
  • rhinitis, vaginitis, preterm birth, IUGR, ophthalmia neonatorum
  • intellectual disability, blindness, seizures, premature birth, low birth w
  • preterm, low birth weight, HIV positive, fetal death, miscarriage
  • fetal or infant death, skin ulcers, rashes, jaundice, anemia
  • premature rupture, preterm birth, low birth weight
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Bacterial vaginosis s/s

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Dirty gray discharge, fish like odor, liquid & abundant secretion, low WBC, clue cells in microscope

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Vulvovaginal candidiasis s/s
Treatment

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Burning & itching, labia are erythematous & swollen, excoriations, white pasty discharge
- Antifungal (-azol), cotton underwear

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Trichomoniasis s/s
Treatment

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Yellow-green vaginal discharge w/ strong odor, sex & urination discomfort, irritation & itching, PH >4.5
- metronidazole 2g PO

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Human papilloma virus HPV
Progression
Prevention

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Most common/ highly associated w cervical cancer
- normal, HPV infected cervix, precancerous lesion, cancer
- Pap smear & vaccines (Gardasil or Cervarix)

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Genital herpes simplex stages
Treatment

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Vesicles -> painful ulceration -> crusting
- antiviral therapy (acyclovir)

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Syphilis treatment

Preventing STIs

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Penicillin G IM injection

Education about safe sex, contraception, behavior modification

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PID is a result of
S/S
Management

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Ascending polymicrobial infection of upper female reproductive tract
- cervical, uterine & adnexal tenderness / abnormal discharge, abundant WBCs, tubal thickening, fever, cervical infection
- hydration, analgesics, antibiotics (doxycycline + cefoxitin, or cefotetan)

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Ectopic pregnancy is
S/S
Management

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Ovum implantation outside the uterus due to obstruction or slowing passage of ovum through fallopian tube
- abdominal pain, amenorrhea, vaginal bleeding, adnexal mass, scant bleeding (spotting)
- methotrexate, surgery if rupture

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Placenta previa s/s
Management

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Painless Bright red vaginal bleeding, spontaneous cessation then recurrence, relaxed uterus
- stable mother & fetus, bed rest, evaluate Hgb & Hct, IV fluids, Corticoids for fetus if necessary
Emergency: C-section, blood transfusion

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Abruptio placenta s/s

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Dark vaginal bleeding, persistent or intense abdominal pain, uterine tenderness or back pain, hypertonic uterus, uterine contractions, change of FHR, decreased fetal activity or death, mother shock & renal failure

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Newborn vital signs

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HR 110-160
RR 30-60
T 97.9 - 99.7
BP 50-75/30-45

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Respiratory distress syndrome s/s

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Nasal flaring, chest retractions, grunting on exhalation, labored breathing, generalized cyanosis, flaccid body posture

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Thermoregulation heat production
NTE
Brown fat location

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Production through nonshivering thermogenesis (brown fat)
- need for neutral thermal environment (body temp is maintained without increase in metabolic rate or oxygen use)
- nape of neck & back flanks where kidneys are, frontal neck down sternum to umbilicus & branches to axila

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Mechanisms of heat loss

Prevention

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Conduction: transfer of heat from direct contact with objects
Convection: flow of heat from body to cooler surrounding air
Evaporation: liquid converts to vapor: skin & respiration or sweating
Radiation: loss of heat to cooler solid surfaces within proximity

  • keep away from outside walls, cold windows & A/C, keep out of direct cool drafts, keep wrapped in blanket
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Cold stress symptoms

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Increased metabolism of brown fat, tachypnea
Newborn lethargic, hypotonic & weak

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Normal weight loss in infants
Newborn calorie intake
Burping recommendations

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newborns lose 5-10% of their birth weight
- 110kcal/kg/day till 6 months
- stimulate frequent burping to minimize regurgitation

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Stools characteristics
Breast-fed
Formula-fed
Normal # of voiding a day

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  • yellow-gold, loose, stringy to pasty, sour smelling
  • yellow, yellow-green, loose, pasty or formed, unpleasant odor
  • 6-8 voidings a day
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Newborn sensory adaptations
Major reflexes
Asymmetrical moro reflex

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Acute senses of hearing, smell, taste
Vision is incomplete at birth, can only focus on close objects
- gag, Babinski, Moro, galant
- may indicate a fractured clavicle or brachial palsy

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Newborn behavior patterns
First period of reactivity
Period of decreased responsiveness
Second period of reactivity

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  • birth to 30 mins to 2 hrs, newborn is alert, moving & may appear hungry
  • 30 - 120 minutes old, period of sleep or decreased activity
  • 2 to 8 hours, newborn awakens & shows interest in stimuli
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APGAR scoring system
Total points

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Activity (muscle tone), pulse (heart rate), grimace (reflex irritability), appearance (color), respiratory effort
Rate each as 0, 1 or 2
0-3: severely depressed
4-6: moderately depressed
7-10: excellent condition

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Newborn circumcision interventions

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At least 12 hrs old, has voided once, has received vitamin K, has not eaten 1 hour prior, written consent
Cover tip in jelly after procedure, coated gauze, assess for bleeding & document first void

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Transient tachypnea of newborn
Management

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Short lived, rapid breathing
- provide oxygen, ensure warmth, observe respiratory status, allow time for pulmonary capillaries to remove fluid, IV fluids or gavage feeding

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PKU is
Done where

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A newborn blood screening test for treatable diseases
Heel stick is done on outer edge of heel

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Newborn assessment
Physical maturity
Neuromuscular maturity

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  • skin texture, lanugo, plantar creases, breast tissue, eyes & ears, genitals
  • posture, square window, arm recoil, popliteal angle, scarf sign, heel to ear
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Average weight & range
Average length & range
Avg head circumference
Avg chest circumference

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Avg: 7.5lbs range: 5lbs 8oz - 8lbs 14oz
Avg: 50cm range: 44 - 55cm
Avg: 32 - 38cm
Avg: 30 - 36cm (2cm less than head)

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Small for gestational age SGA
Characteristics
Appearance
Nursing management

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  • weight < 5lb 8oz, below 10th percentile,
  • large head, wasted appearance of extremities; loose dry skin, reduced fat stores, decreased breast tissue, sunken abdomen, wide skull sutures, thin umbilical cord
  • weight length & circumference measures, serial glucose monitoring & vital signs, early & frequent feedings; IV dextrose 10%, monitor for polycythemia
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Gavage feeding is

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NG tube for babies who cannot get enough nutrition by bottle or breast feedings alone

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Preterm newborn characteristics
Full term newborn characteristics

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  • <5.5lbs, scrawny, poor muscle tone, minimal SQ fat, undescended testes, plentiful lanugo & vernix, fused eyelids, thin transparent skin, few palm & sole creases
  • dry cracked wrinkled skin; meconium stained, long thin extremities, creases on soles & feet, wide-eyed & alert, abundant hair in scalp, thin umbilical cord, limited vernix & lanugo
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Effects of substance abuse
Nicotine
Fetal alcohol syndrome characteristics

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  • neonate is small, IUGR
  • microcephalic, growth restriction, poor suck, cleft or thin lip, strabismus, poor coordination, mental development delay, low nasal bridge, underdeveloped jaw
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Neonatal abstinence syndrome
WITHDRAWAL acronym

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Multisystem disorder of drug exposed newborn, progresses to seizures
- wakefulness: sleep <3 hrs after feeding
Irritability
Tachycardia, tremors
Hyperactivity, hyperreflexia,
Diarrhea, diaphoresis
Respiratory distress, rub marks
Apneic attacks, autonomic dysfunction
Weight loss or can’t gain weight
Alkalosis (resp)
Lacrimation (flow of tears)

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Hyperbilirubinemia bilirubin lvl
Physiologic
Pathological
Jaundice assessment

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  • total level above 5mg
  • normal during 3rd-4th day, late onset 14th day if associated with breast feeding
  • first day of life increase of more than 5mg & total serum Bili is >17mg, conditions that alter bilirubin excretion
  • blanching the skin, best areas are nose forehead & sternum (conjunctiva in dark skinned babies), must be in a well lit room or in daylight at a window
    Visual assessment Kramers index lvl 1-5 (as level increases, serum bilirubin lvl increases)
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Dystocia risk factors
Management
Shoulder dystocia management

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  • excessive analgesia, multiple gestation, ineffective pushing or contractions, occiput posterior position, over 8.8lbs, longer 1st stage of labor, maternal age >35, high caffeine intake, overweight
  • patience, evaluate labor progress, provide support, back massage for occiput posterior, promote relaxation
  • Mcroberts maneuver (thighs are flexed & abducted to straighten pelvic curve)
    Suprapubic pressure to displace shoulder from above pubic bone
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Labor induction is
Bishop score

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Stimulating contractions before onset of spontaneous labor (rupture of membranes, use pitocin (oxytocin for induction & augmentation) , prostaglandins)
- to assess cervical favorability; scale 0-3 on cervix position, consistency, effacement, dilation, Station

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Cytotec/Misoprostol indication

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It is administered intravaginally or orally to induce labor

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Postpartum hemorrhage causes

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Uterine atony, lacerations of genital tract & episiotomy, hematomas, retained placental fragments, uterine inversion, uterine subinvolution, coagulation disorders
5 T’s - tone, tissue, trauma, thrombin, traction

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Episiotomy evaluation REEDA

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Redness, edema, ecchymosis, discharge, approximation

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Uterine displacement & prolapse management

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Pessaries for limited time, estrogen therapy, surgical repair, kegel exercises, hygiene practices

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Gestational trophoblastic disease GTD
Symptoms
HCG levels
Management

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  • amenorrhea, severe nausea & vomiting, abnormal uterine bleeding, enlarged uterus, abdominal cramping & grape like cysts, pelvic pressure or pain
  • high levels, follow levels for 6 months to detect neoplasia
  • monitor hemorrhage, assess uterus, emotional support, educate about serial HCG testing
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Women risk factors for infertility
Ovarian hyper stimulation s/s
Most common causes of infertility

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  • ovarian dysfunction, tubal/pelvic pathology, overweight or underweight, hormonal imbalances, uterine fibroids, older than 27, smoking & alcohol, STI’s
  • fluid build up in stomach, chest & heart area
  • low sperm count, anatomic defects, fallopian tube scarring
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Cytomegalovirus prevention
Prevalence

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  • avoid contact with saliva, wash hands after contact, don’t share utensils drinks or toothbrushes (all with kids under 6)
  • 7 per 1,000 births
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Group B streptococcus GBS screening guidelines

Toxoplasmosis prevention

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All pregnant women should be screened at 35-37 weeks gestation & treated

Avoid eating raw food, peel or wash all fruits & vegetables, avoid cleaning cat’s litter box

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