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1
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what has the greatest impact in reducing maternal and fetal mortality

A

antiseptics

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2
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What is the term for infection of mothers surrounding labor delivery and post partum

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puerperal fever

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3
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in the 18th century who attended deliveries and where did they take place

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midwife - in home

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4
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what was the main factor in swaying women to deliver at hospitals rather than at home

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anesthesia

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5
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what is primary prevention

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teaching to prevent illness, vaccines

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6
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what is secondary prevention

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health screenings, initial treatment

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7
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what is tertiary prevention

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rehab, long term treatment for a chronic illness

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8
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what is family centered care

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care for whole family (parents, siblings, grandparents)

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9
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what is a nuclear family

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normal

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10
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what is a single parent family

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mom or dad take care of kids

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11
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what is an extended family

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family lives together with relatives

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12
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what is communal family

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multiple families living together

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13
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what is a blended family

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his, hers, and our kids

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14
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what is the primary focus of community based nursing

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prevention

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15
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what 2 hormones do the ovaries produce

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estrogen & progesterone

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16
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when does ovulation occur and what hormone stimulates ovulation

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12-14 days (menstrual cycle)

LH hormone

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17
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where does fertilization normally take place

A

Fallopian tube

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18
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what is the function of the testes

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produce sperm

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19
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what hormone is produced by the placenta and is used as a positive indicator of pregnancy

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HcG

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20
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what is the function of amniotic fluid

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protection, allow movement, symmetrical growth

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21
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what and when are the 3 stages of development from fertilization to birth

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pre-embryonic phase - fertilization-implantation (2 weeks)
embryonic phase - implantation - 8 weeks (2-8 weeks)
fetal phase - 8 weeks - birth

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22
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when is the developing infant most vulnerable to teratogens

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embryonic stage - 1st trimester

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23
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what is one of the main first signs of pregnancy

A

don’t have a period

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24
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what nutrient is important to avoid neural tube defects

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folic acid

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25
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what are braxton hicks contractions

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painless contractions - begin 1st trimester

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26
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why it is important to take iron supplements during pregnancy

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more blood volume - need more iron - hemoglobin production

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27
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when is supine hypotension (vena cava syndrome), what are symptoms and treatment for this

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woman lies on back (flat) - compresses aorta, venacava, passes out - put mom on left side

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28
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when should first fetal movements be felt and what is this called

A

quickening 16-20 weeks

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29
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what are ways to decrease constipation

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stool softeners, increased fiber, increased fluid

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30
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in a urinalysis, what 2 substances are focused on in a pregnancy woman

A

glucose, protein

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31
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how would you determine EDC using the Naegele rule

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add 7 days, subtract 3 months

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32
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where should the fundus be at 16 weeks gestation

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1/2 way to belly button

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33
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where should fundus be at 20 weeks

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at belly button

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34
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where should the fundus be after 20 weeks

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between belly button & xiphoid process

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35
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what are the symptoms of true labor vs false labor

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true - water broke, dilating, regular contractions

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36
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what are characteristics of stages of labor

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latent - dilated 4 cm - contractions 5-1- min(mild)
active - dilated 4-8 cm - contractions 3-5 min(moderate)
transition - dilated 8-10 cm contractions 2-3 min(strong) - nausea/vomiting

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37
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second stage

A

complete cervical dilation (10 cm) through birth

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38
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third stage

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from birth through delivery of placenta

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39
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fourth stage

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delivery of placenta through 2-4 hours post delivery

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40
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what is the duration, intensity and frequency of contractions

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how long, how strong, how often

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41
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what is fetal lie

A

position of baby before birth(longitudinal, transverse, oblique)

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42
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what is presentation

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face, head, breech

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43
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what is stage

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-4 to +4

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44
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what is attitude

A

flexed

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45
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what is a mian concern if an opioid is given to the mother close to time of birth

A

respiratory depression

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46
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what is a regional block and give examples of regional block

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block a group of nerves to one area of body - epidural, spinal

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47
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what is a main side effect epidural and spinal administration

A

maternal hypo tension

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48
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what is done prior to starting an epidural to avoid this

A

fluid bolus of lactated Ringers

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49
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what is genreal anesthesia used in obstetrics

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emergency C-section

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50
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what is a dangerous complication with an epidural or spinal anesthesia

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maternal hypo tension

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51
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what is normal fetal heart rate

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110-160

52
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what is a later deceleration and what is the first treatment for this

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decreased HR after contractions - put on side

53
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internal monitoring increases the risk for

A

infection

54
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how often are assessments made in the 4th stage of labor and delivery

A

every 15 min

55
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what are symptoms of the placenta detaching during the 3rd stage

A

gush of blood, umbilical cord lengthens

56
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what is a common complication of a newborn that was born via C section

A

breathing - too much fluid in lungs

57
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what is the word for cervical readiness - how is this determined

A

ripe(shortened, short, dilated)

58
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what is the name of the scoring of cervix

A

bishop score

59
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what conditions have to be met prior to using vacuum suction or forceps

A

cervix dilated 10 cm

60
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what is the most important determination to see if a fetus is ready to be born

A

L:S: 2-1 - enough surfactant

61
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what are signs of poor maternal bonding

A

look away-not feeding-not naming

62
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what are the 3 stages of lochia, what does it look like and what is the normal progression of each

A

rubra - red, fleshy odor(1st 3-4 days)
serosa - pink (4-10 days)
alba - white, pale yellow (after 10 days)

63
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what does BUBBLE

A

breast, uterus, bladder, bowels, lochia, episiotimy

64
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why does breast feeding cause uterine contractions

A

puts off more oxytocin which increases/strengthens contractions

65
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what is treatment for a soft uterus immediately shortly after birth

A

fundal massage

66
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what maternal action can result in a low weight baby

A

smoking

67
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what chronic maternal condition can result in a large baby

A

diabetes

68
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why is vitamin K IM injection for the NB needed

A

produce clotting factors(to prevent hemorrhage)

69
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which infant body systems undergo the biggest adjustment after birth

A

circulatory, respiratory

70
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what is a safety precaution to avoid mis-identification prior to leaving a baby with a mom

A

arm bands on mom and baby

71
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where are IM injections given to infants

A

vastus lateralis

72
Q

what is the best way to prevent infant heat loss

A

dry, swaddle, kangaroo care, hat

73
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what type of eye ointment is commonly used immediately after birth and why

A

erythromycin - so they don’t get an eye infection from vagina

74
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what type of dressing is used on a circumcision site

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gauze with Vaseline

75
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what are benefits of breastfeeding over bottle feeding

A

antibodies in mothers colostrum

76
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what is the name and appearance of the first milk immediately after birth

A

colostrum - yellow

77
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when does breast milk usually come in

A

3rd day

78
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what is a good way to determine if the baby is getting enough breast milk

A

6-8 diapers /day

79
Q

what are tips for proper bottle feeding

A

semi reclined baby - don’t prop bottle

80
Q

when is an infant most likely to contract herpes from the mother

A

if mom has active lesions in 3rd trimester

81
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what is the most important goal in a mom with diabetes during pregnancy

A

blood glucose control

82
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what infection can be transmitted by cants

A

toxoplasmosis

83
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what is a frequent complication of high glucose levels in the first trimester of pregnancy

A

neural tube defects - spina bifida

84
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what is a concern regarding mothers with pre-existing heart conditions

A

cause CHF, death in labor

85
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what would you as the nurse advise them to do during pregnancy

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rest, left lateral sleeping, don’t push

86
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what is the most common cause of anemia during pregnancy

A

iron deficiency anemia - lack of iron

87
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what is the biggest concern with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy

A

could bleed out/infection, hemorrhage

88
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what are warning signs of impending miscarriage or premature birth

A

cramping, spotting, frank bleeding, clots

89
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what are symptoms of eclampsia

A

seizures, coma, death

90
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what is cervical cerclage and when is ti performed

A

tie cervix so baby doesn’t come preterm

91
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what are symptoms of placental abruption

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sudden constant pain, dark red vaginal bleeding, rigid abdomen, fetal distress

92
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what is preterm labor

A

before 38 weeks

93
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what is considered post term

A

after 42 weeks

94
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a woman is receiving Pitocin and you notice that there is little to no uterine relaxation between contractions. what should you do

A

stop Pitocin

95
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what maneuver is first used with shoulder dystocia

A

Mc Roberts maneuver

96
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what group of medication would be given for hypotonic uterine dysfunction

A

oxytoncins

97
Q

name one medication from oxytocin class

A

Pitocin

98
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what is the biggest risk if the usterus is atony

A

bleeding

99
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what are characteristics of a normal uterus post partum

A

size of grapefruit, firm

100
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what could be the problem if the uterus is positioned to one side

A

bladder is full

101
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what are symptoms and treatments for mastitis

A

tender, heavy, warm, erythema, fever

supportive care, antibiotics

102
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what would you teach a mom that is going home about lochia characteristics

A

if it skips a phase or switches from white to pink called doctor ASAP

103
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what is a tocolytic med

A

magnesium sulfate

104
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what is magnesium sulfate antidote

A

calcium gluconate

105
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what do oxytocics do

A

increase uterine contractions(pitocin, prosteglandins)

106
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what do tocolytics do

A

stop contractions

107
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polyhydramnios

A

lots of amniotic fluid

108
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macrosomia

A

big baby

109
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hyperemesis gravidarum

A

increased vomiting

110
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cervical insufficiency

A

cervix doesn’t close ( use cerclage)

111
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hydatiform mole

A

teeth, hair, bone, cyst all together

112
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spontaneous abortion

A

miscarriage

113
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preeclamsia

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edema, proteinuria, increased BP

114
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eclampsia

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seizure, coma, death

115
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placenta previa

A

too low and covers cervix

116
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labor dystocia

A

slow labor

117
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precipitous labor

A

fast labor

118
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placental abruption

A

placenta tears from uterus wall

119
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amniotic fluid embolism

A

amniotic fluid gets in moms blood stream

120
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shoulder dystocia

A

shoulder gets stuck (babies)

121
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umbilical cord prolapse

A

cord comes out early

122
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uterine atony

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soft uterus (boggy)

123
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uterine sub involution

A

uterus isn’t lowering as fast as it should

124
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Oxytocics

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oxytocin - pitocin
ergonovine - ergotrate
methylogonovine - methergine
carboprost - hemabate
misoprosol - cytotec
mifepristone - RU486
125
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Tocolytics

A

terbutaline - brethine
magnesium sulfate
nifedipine - procardia
indomethacin - indocin

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