Maternity System Flashcards
Urinary Frequency during pregnancy
Lessens by end of the first trimester
Cerclage
suturing of the cervix to prevent pre-term birth
Polyhydramnios vs. Oligohydraminos
↑ amniotic fluid which can r/in congenital anomalies Renal problems
Most objective way to determine fluid status
Daily weight
Hydatidform moles
vesicle/cyst growth in uterus r/in hemorrhage and prune juice discharge
Presence of this in blood/urine = pregnancy
Human chorionic gonadotropin
Meconium effect on baby
hypoxia
PIH side to lay on
Left-side to provide better blood supply
Abruptio Placentae FX on fibronigen
↓ fibrinogen r/in ↑ aPTT
What’s needed fora pregnancy abdominal ultrasound
Full bladder as it lifts the uterus and assists with examination
If antepartum and experience swelling fingers?
Report, it is a sign of pre-eclampsia
When to discontinue Oxytocin?
1 - 2 contractions/min ↑ 90 - 100 seconds ea
Tricyclic Antidepressant SDFX/ADFX
Fine hand tremor Constipation Drowsiness ADFX - Urinary Retention
oz per lb
16
How many calories increased needed for breast feeding mom
300 mL
How much liquid a breastfeeding mom should drink
8 - 10 oz
Cephalohematoma
blu-ish edma that doesn’t cross suture line resolves in 2 - 6 weeks w/out TX
TX for abdominal distention after C-section
ambulate in the hallway
Baby HR and Respiratory Range
↑ 100 ♥/min 30 - 60 respirations/min
Apnea monitor
Electrode placement
BLOOD IN VEGAINA
lying in bed
Precipitous Delivery
quick birth (↓ 1/2 - 1 hr) r/in overstressed uterus
Macrosomic delivery
overstretched uterus (↑ 9lb baby)
S/S congenital hip dysplasia
limited abduction of 1 hip
