Final Flashcards
Heparin rescue
Protamine sulfate
More after pains happen when?
With big babies
What should you give for after pains?
Motrin
What do you give for mastitis?
Antibiotics
Is it ok to breastfeed with mastitis?
yes
When is the best time to breastfeed baby?
When baby is awake
Rescue for Mag
Calcium gluconate
How far apart should contractions be before discontinuing pit?
90 seconds
What does the patient experience when bladder is distended?
Uterine atony
Where will the full bladder lie?
Off to the side
What should you have patients do after C-Section?
Turn, cough, deep breathe
Should you push before dilation is complete?
NO!
What is amniotomy?
Artificial Rupture of membranes (AROM)
What should you assess after AROM?
Fetal heart tones and mom’s temp
*nothing in vagina
Why do you give a bolus before an epidural?
To avoid hypotension
What do early decels indicate?
Head compression
What do variable decels indicate?
Cord issues
*Prolapsed cord
What should you do if baby has late decels?
Put mom on left side with O2.
What is methergine used for?
Bleeding control
What medication is used for induction?
Pit
What is erythema toxicum?
Flea bite looking rash on newborn. Reaction to atmosphere.
What does it mean if AFP is low?
Down syndrome
What could it mean if AFP is high?
Neural tube defects
Is flaring and grunting normal or abnormal in newborn?
abnormal
What is an SGA (small for gestational age) baby at risk for?
Asphyxia, hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and hypocalcemia
What is macrosomia?
LGA (large for gestational age) baby
What is an LGA baby at risk for?
Polycythemia=bruising and jaundice
What is considered term?
38 weeks
What is premature?
20 weeks-37 weeks +6 days.
What can happen if baby is VERY jaundice?
brain cells could die.
What is gavage feeding?
breastmilk or formula goes directly to baby’s stomach via NG tube.
What is asphyxia?
Hypoxia, hypercapnia and acidosis occurring in the uterus, during or after birth.
Common risk factors of asphyxia
Cord compression
Anesthesia
Abruption=no circulation
What is the treatment for asphyxia?
CPR
What is TTN?
Transient tachypnea of newborn
Delayed reabsorption of lung fluids
When does TTN happen?
When baby doesn’t get a good squeeze!
Usually in C-Section babies
Treatment for TTN
O2 and possible ventilation
What is the prenatal Rh incompatibility test called?
Indirect coombs
Where do you get the sample for Direct coombs testing?
Cord blood
What is the normal temp range for newborns in Albuquerque?
97.7-99.5
What happens to baby’s temp when septic?
It decreases
What type of babies get cold fast?
Premies
What type of defect can low set ears be?
Chromosomal defect
What is normal CBG for newborn?
Above 40
When does mom get checked for GBS?
36 weeks
What hormone does pregnancy test for?
HCG
What are signs of PIH?
Increased B/P=140/90
Edema
2+ protein
Rapid weight gain
If mom is HIV +, when would baby be tested?
at 6 months of age
If mom is HIV +, does that mean baby is also?
NO.
S/S of threatened abortion
Spotting and cramping
Is HCG low or high in molar pregnancies?
HIGH
Gestational diabetic moms have _____ babies
large
When will a mom with gestational diabetes go back to normal?
within 24 hours postpartum
How does a mom with gestational diabetes manage?
Diet and exercise
*Will need a snack