OB Exam 3 Flashcards
What are the findings of chorioamnionitis?
Fever
Fetal tachycardia
Uterine Tenderness
Foul smelling fluid
What are the signs and symptoms of Puerperal infection?
Lethargy
Fever
How do we reduce endometritis after c section?
Treat with Prophylactic Antibiotics
Ex. Cefazolin, Vancomycin, Gentamicin
What should the nurse say to a mom who reports her baby has yellow stool while breast feeding?
This is normal
Patient has a perineal laceration with symptoms such as ; pale, clammy, weak and a rapid pulse, what may be occuring?
Hypovolemic Shock
How do you treat idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura? (ITP)
Corticosteroids
A baby has an APGAR score of 7, What is the nurses next action?
repeat every 5 minutes for 20 minutes
What may a patient with postpartum psychosis experience?
Bizarre thoughts and behaviors
A 24 hour newborn is experiencing dehydration, what may the nurse find on assessment?
Sunken anterior fontanel
A mother is breastfeeding for the first time, what should you educate?
Position and latch
A mother has mastitis, what education should be provided in regards to breastfeeding?
Warm compress and frequent pumping
What is the goal for phototherapy?
Unconjugated must be conjugated
The babys head appears elongated with swelling, what may this be?
Caput Succedaneum
What is paralysis of the hand and arm called?
Torn brachial plexus
If mom has diabetes, what is the priority nursing assessment?
Hypoglycemia
What reflex is associated with drinking?
Sucking
What are white pinpoint papules?
Milia
What are blush spots on the buttock?
Mongolian Spots