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Nagele’s rule

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(to estimate due date

  • Requires that woman has 28-day menstrual cycle
  • Subtract 3 mths and add 7 days to the first day of the last period; then add 1 year
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Nulligravida

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never been pregnant

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Primigravida

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first time

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Multigravida

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at least second pregnancy

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Parity

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Number of births carried past 20 weeks gestation (regardless of whether alive or not when born)

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Nullipara

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has not had birth at more then 20 weeks

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Primipara

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one birth after 20 weeks

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Multipara

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two or more pregnancies to stage of viability

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GTPAL

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*used to assess pregnancy outcomes
G = gravidity, number of pregnancies
T = term births, number born at term (longer than 37 weeks)
P = preterm births, before 37 weeks
A = abortions/miscarriages
L = number of living children
Example: female 26 weeks pregnant. Miscarriage at 10 weeks. 3 yr old born at 39 weeks.
G=3, T=1, P=0, A=1, L=1
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difference between presumptive, probably, and positive signs of pregnancys

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presumptive - signs & symptoms experience by woman
probable - signs from examiner
positive - scientific confirmation of pregnancy

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Hegar’s sign

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probable sign of pregnancy

■ Compressibility and softening of lower uterine segment (approx. week 6)

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Goodell’s sign

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probable sign of pregnancy

■ Softening of cervix (beginning of 2nd mth)

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Chadwick’s sign

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probable sign of pregnancy

■ Violet colouration of the mucous membranes of cervix, vagina, vulva (approx. week 4)

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Ballottement

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probable sign of pregnancy

■ Rebounding of fetus against examiners fingers on palpation

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15
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why should women take folic acid during pregnancy?

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Prevents neural tube defects and orofacial clefts

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16
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what is abruptio placentae?

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the premature separation of the placenta from the uterus

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17
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how many stages of labour are there?

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4

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18
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describe latent phase (stage, frequencyduration of contractions, dilation, intensity of contractions)

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stage 1, 15-30 min, 15-30 sec, 1-4 cm, mild

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describe active phase (stage, frequencyduration of contractions, dilation, intensity of contractions)

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stage 1, 3-5 min, 30-60 sec, 4-7 cm, moderate

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describe transition phase (stage, frequencyduration of contractions, dilation, intensity of contractions)

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stage 1, 2-3 min, 45-90 sec, 8-10 cm, strong

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describe stage 2 of labour

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complete dilation, progress measured by station, contractions q2-3 min, 60-75 sec, strong, urge to bear down, neonate born in 2nd stage

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describe stage 3 labour

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placental separation & expulsion 5-30 min after birth

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describe stage 4 of labour

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Period 1-4 hours after delivery

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24
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in induction, what is the desired labour pattern during infusion of Pitocin?

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Frequency q2-3 minutes, duration 60 seconds

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25
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at what point should Pitocin be discontinued when infusing for induction?

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if uterine contraction frequency is less than 2 minutes or duration longer than 90 seconds, or if fetal distress noted

26
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what is placenta previa?

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Improperly implanted placenta in lower uterine segment near or over the internal cervical os

27
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characteristics of placenta previa

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Sudden onset painless, bright red bleeding in last half of the pregnancy
Uterus soft, relaxed, nontender
Fundal height may be more than expected for gestational age

28
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characteristics of abruptio placentae

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Dark red vaginal bleeding (but could be absence of visible blood)
Uterine pain tenderness or both
Uterine rigidity
Severe abdominal pain
Signs of fetal distress
29
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what is placenta accreta?

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Abnormally adherent placenta

30
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what is placenta increta?

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Placenta penetrates into uterine muscle itself

31
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what is placenta percreta?

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Goes all the way through the uterus

32
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what is the main concern with placental abnormalities?

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hemorrhage and therefore shock

33
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signs of fetal distress

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FHR <110 bpm or >160 bpm
Meconium-stained amniotic fluid
Fetal hyperactivity
Progressive decrease in baseline variability
Severe variable decelerations
Late decelerations
34
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what is a potential serious complication of intrauterine death?

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DIC

35
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signs of postpartum hematoma

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severe pain
pressure
bulging mass perineal area, discoloured skin
inability to void

36
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when should a woman worry about her elevated temperature?

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temp of 38 is normal within first 24 hours d/t dehydration, a temp of 100.4/38 or greater after 24 hours postpartum indicated infection

37
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is it ok for a woman with mastitis to continue breastfeeding?

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Yes

38
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what is the postpartum period?

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immediately after birth to 6 weeks post delivery

39
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what is involution?

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Rapid decrease in size of uterus as it returns to nonpregnant state

40
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what should a non-breastfeeding mother do about engorgement?

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should not express milk

cool compressess, supportive bra, ibuprofen

41
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what do newborn stools look like?

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light yellow, seedy, watery, and frequent

42
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in what order to you suction a newborn?

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mouth first then nares

43
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what are the indicators that make up the APGAR score?

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Heart rate
Respiratory rate/effort
Muscle tone
Reflex irritability
Skin colour
44
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what is the intervention for apgar score of 4-7?

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Stimulate; rub newborn’s back; admin oxygen; rescore at specific intervals

45
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what is the intervention for apgar score of 0-3?

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Requires full resuscitation; rescore at specific intervals

46
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what is the normal interval for apgar scoring?

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at 1 minute, at 5 minutes, (and at 10 if needed)

47
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normal newborn HR

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resting 120-160 beats / min
Sleeping 80-100
Up to 180 if crying

48
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normal newborn respirations

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30-60 per minute, assess for full minute

49
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normal newborn head circumference

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33-35 cm

50
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number and type of vessels that should be found in umbilical cord

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2 arteries, 1 vein

51
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when does pathological jaundice happen ad what does it mean?

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within first 24 hours

hemolysis of RBCs

52
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care for circumcision

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petroleum jelly gauze, removed after first voiding post-circumcision

53
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meconium

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greenish black with a thick, sticky, tarlike consistency, usually passed within first 24 hours of life

54
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what does meconium staining put the newborn at risk for?

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meconium aspiration syndrome

55
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what does HELLP syndrome stand for?

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Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelet count|

*severe form of preeclamspia

56
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what is the clinical presentation of HELLP syndrome?

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RUQ pain, Nausea, vomiting, malaise

57
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when can fetal sex be determined?

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usually by end of 12th week by visualizing external genitalia on ultrasound`

58
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what is the cause of late decelerations?

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uteroplacental insufficiency

59
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what is the cause of variable decelerations?

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cord compression

60
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what is the significance of TORCH infections?

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cause fetal abnormalities

61
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what are the TORCH infections?

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Toxoplasmosis, Other [parvo-B19/varicella zoster], Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes simplex virus

62
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signs of ICP infants

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bulging fontanels
irritability
high-pitched cry
increased head circumference
setting sun eyes (eyes appear t be looking down and prominent sclera over iris)

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