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NUR 238 - Exam 1 Review Flashcards

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1
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What does smoking cause?

A
  • Low birth weight

- IUGR (Intrauterine growth restriction)

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2
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Important nurse concept with wide demograpics.

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  • Acknowledge different cultural practices

- Use translator when necessary

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3
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How do you avoid preterm labor?

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Hydrate.

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4
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What is the range for normal weight gain in pregnancy?

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25-35lbs.

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5
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What are all the phases in Stage 1 of labor?

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  • Latent Phase
  • Active Phase
  • Transitional Phase
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Facts about the Latent Phase.

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  • Cervix: 0-3cm
  • Cx frequency of 5-30mins
  • Cx’s irregular
  • Talkative and eager
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Facts about the Active Phase.

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  • Cervix: 4-7cm
  • Cx frequency of 3-5mins
  • Rapid dilation and effacement
  • Some fetal descent
  • Anxiety, restlessness, helplessness
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Facts about the Transitional Phase.

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  • Cervic: 8-10cm
  • Cx frequency of 2-3mins
  • Complete dilation
  • Urge to push
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Feeling need to have BM
  • Tired, irritable, fearful
  • Increased bloody show
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9
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Facts about Stage 2 of labor.

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  • Full dilation
  • Prepare for delivery
  • Do not take pt to bathroom
  • Rupture of membranes
  • Birth (delivery of fetus)
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10
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Facts about Stage 3 of labor.

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From time the baby is born to expulsion of placenta.

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11
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Facts about Stage 4 of labor.

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  • Delivery of placenta
  • Maternal stabilization of vitals
  • Patient/newborn attachment
  • Perineal assessment
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12
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What is the purpose of Amniotic Fluid?

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  • Maintain temperature
  • Provides protection
  • Allows for freedom of movement for musculoskeletal development
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13
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What is the normal amount of Amniotic Fluid?

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800-1200mL.

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14
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What is the term for an Amniotic Fluid level of less than 300mL?

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Oligohydramnios.

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15
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What is the term for an Amniotic Fluid level of more than 2000mL?

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Polyhydramnios.

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16
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What does increased overall blood volume do to Hematocrit, etc?

A

Dilute the values.

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17
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When do you seek Prenatal Care?

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  • Before becoming pregnant

- Genetic testing for risk factors

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18
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If a patient presents with family history of spinal disorders, what is the recommendation?

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Folic acid supplements.

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19
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What does Folic Acid help prevent?

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Neural tube defects.

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20
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Which foods are good sources for Folic Acid?

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  • Leafy, green vegetables
  • Dried peas
  • Beans
  • Seeds
  • Orange juice
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21
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What is the purpose of Iron Supplements?

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Increase RBC mass.

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22
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When are Iron Supplements best absorbed?

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Between meals in conjunction with Vitamin C.

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23
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What is the purpose of Calcium?

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Bone & teeth formation.

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24
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Which foods are good sources for Calcium?

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  • Milk
  • Fortified soy milk
  • Fortified OJ
  • Nuts
  • Legumes
  • Dark, leafy, green vegetables
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What are the goals for Healthy People 2020/30?

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  • Reduce infant mortality
  • Decrease in SIDS
  • *no co-sleeping
  • *infant sleeps on back
  • Increase prenatal care
  • Decrease cesarean births
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26
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What is the normal Fetal Heart Rate?

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110-160bpm.

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27
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What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?

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Persistent vomiting which produces weight loss, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance.

28
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Advice for patients with nausea?

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  • Avoid greasy foods

- High carbohydrate snack in AM

29
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Signs for Presumptive Pregnancy?

A
  • Amenorrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea & Vomiting
  • Breast changes
  • Quickening
  • Uterine enlargement
30
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Signs for Probable Pregnancy?

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  • Hegar’s sign
  • Chadwick’s sign
  • Goodell’s sign
  • Ballottement
  • Braxton Hick’s contractions
  • Positive pregnancy test
  • Fetal outline
31
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Signs for Positive Pregnancy?

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  • Fetal heart sounds
  • Visualization of fetus by ultrasound
  • Fetal movement palpated by examiner
32
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What is Amniocentesis?

A

Aspiration of amniotic fluid.

33
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What is the purpose for an Early Amniocentesis?

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Test for neural tube defects (spina bifida, anencephaly).

34
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What is the purpose for a Late Amniocentesis?

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Lung maturity (L/S ratio - 2:1).

35
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What does an increased Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) indicate?

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Neural tube defects.

36
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What does a decreased Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) indicate?

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Down’s syndrome.

37
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List of Pregnancy Discomforts.

A
  • Mood swings
  • Heartburn
  • Back pain
38
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List of Pregnancy Warning Signs.

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  • Tachycardia
  • Dysuria
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Changes in fetal movement
  • Edema of hands and face
  • Severe vomiting
39
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How do you relieve back pain?

A

Pelvic rocking.

40
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Regarding Kick Counts, what should you monitor before telling your provider?

A

Less than 3 kicks/hour, contact provider.

41
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What is TORCH?

A
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Other (HIV, HIB, Syphilis, Hep B)
  • Rubella
  • Cytomegaly
  • Herpes
42
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Which vaccine do you not give pregnant patients?

A

Rubella.

43
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If the pregnant patient has herpes, what do you administer?

A

Valtrex.

44
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Facts on 8-week Gestation.

A

Fetal heartbeat via doppler.

45
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Facts on 12-week Gestation.

A
  • Sonogram

- Chorionic Villus Sampling

46
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What is Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)?

A

Assessment of placenta for chromosomal disorders.

47
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What are the risks with CVS?

A
  • Risk to fetus

- Risk of rupturing membrane

48
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Facts on 16-week Gestation.

A
  • Testing Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) is now possible
  • Triple or quad screen
  • Screening for preeclampsia
  • Amniocentesis
49
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Facts on 20-week Gestation.

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  • Sonogram for growth

- Fundal height measurement (equal to gestational age weeks)

50
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Facts on 25-28 weeks Gestation.

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  • Glucose challenge test (1hr) for dx gestational diabetes
  • Antibody testing
  • Test for gestational diabetes mellitus
51
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If the glucose levels is 130-140mg/dL or greater, what kind of test is required?

A

3-hour test.

52
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What do you administer if a pregnant patient is RH negative?

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Rhogam.

53
Q

What vaccine can be given at 30-week gestation?

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TDAP vaccine, NOT rubella.

54
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What do you test for at 35-weeks gestation?

A
  • Group B Strep Test

- Utilize a vaginal/rectal swab

55
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Facts on 37-40 week Gestation.

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  • BPP
  • Cervical Exam
  • Non-Stress Test
  • Contraction Stress Test (CST)
56
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What does a Non-Stress Test do?

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Assess FHR in relation to movement.

57
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What does a Contraction Stress Test (CST) do?

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  • Analysis of FHR to contractions
  • Indicated for non-reactive stress test
  • Initiate IV oxytocin to stimulate contractions
58
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What is Bio-Physical Profile (BPP)?

A

Assessment of fetal well-being by 5 variables.

59
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What are the 5 variables assessed by the BPP?

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  • FHR (2 points)
  • Breathing movements (2 points)
  • Body movements (2 points)
  • Fetal tone (2 points)
  • Amniotic Fluid Volume (2 points)
60
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If a fetus gets 8-10 points on a BPP, what is this indicative of?

A

Normal fetal health.

61
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If a fetus gets 6 points on a BPP, what is this indicative of?

A

Follow-up with health care.

62
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What is Lightening?

A

Fetal head drops into pelvis.

63
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What is the purpose of Progesterone?

A

Prevents uterus from contracting.

64
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What is the purpose of Estrogen?

A

Prepares uterus for implantation.

65
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What is the purpose of an Intra-Uterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC)?

A

Measures contraction intensity.

66
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How do you help a pregnant patient with calf cramps?

A

Flexion.

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