OB test 2 Flashcards
Spontaneous abortion
pregnancy that ends before 20 weeks.
ends by natural causes.
most occur with in the first 12 weeks.
Possible causes of spontaneous abort
- chromos abnormalities
- endocrine disorder- hypothyrodism
- infections- syhphillis. G/C
- implantation disorders
- structural factors (incompetent uterus)
- immunologic factors
s/s of abortion
Bleeding, uterine cramping/pain/ctx
complications of an abortion
- risk for infection
- risk for hemorrhage
- tissue/organ damage with instrumental procedures
- potential RH sensitization
Threatened abortion
typically just bleeding
days or weeks
may have cramping, back and pelvic pressure which indicates increased risk for inevtiable abortion
management for threatend abortion
speculum rxam w/ gentle SVE
ultrasound
type and screen, beta hCG and progesterone (maintains preg, develops lining)
pelvic rest
pad count
inevitable abortion s/s
SROM
dilation
ctx’s
active bleeding
incomplete abortion s/s
partial expulsion of parts of conception (the parts will leave uterus but remain in vagina due to being so small)
severe abd cramping
uterine bleeding
dilation
tissue passed
managment of incomplete
stablize mom= Vs O2 and IV
Labs: t&s, antibody screen
once stable: sedation, vaccum curettage or D&C, oxytocin or methergine after, PhoGAM PRN
complete abortion
All POC passed, incomplete becomes complete onces all parts pass
cramping and bleeding subside
cervix closes
loss of preg symptoms
management of complete
Beta hCG tracked (will go down), pad count, monitor for infection, No intercouse until check, RhoGAM PRN
Missed abortion
Dead fetus is retained in uterus
s/s- loss of preg symptoms @
size < date
possible brownish-red vag bleeding
managemen of misses
U/S - will be no FHR
beta hCG - decreased
evacuation procedure or labor initiation
RhoGAM PRN
A D&C will be done in 1st trimester
Cytotec or methylitrexate - used to expell fetus
reccurrent abortion
2 or morse losses in 1st trimester
causes:
genetic or chromosomal
reproductive tract anomalies
systemic conditions
STDS
DM, Lupus
incompetent cervix
reproductive tract abdnormality that cause painless dilation of cervix in 2nd trimester
cannot hold preg to term
possible causes of incompetent cx
scarring
lacerations/trauma hx
over-stretching
excessive cx dilation in previous D&C
shorten cx
infections
LEEp or cone procedure - takes part of uterus
Cerclage
A small stitch put on the cervix to help it stay closed
done between 13-14 wks, rarely done after 25 wks, took out at 37 wks, and some will go right into labor, some dont .
Risks- Rupture of members, chorioaminoitist (infection), Pre term labor from stimulating the uterus.
nursing care post cerclage
montior for contractions, SROM, signs of infection
medical termination of pregnancy < 7 wks
RU-486 & cytotec
methotrexate
medical termination of pregnancy >7 wks
thru 12th week - vacuum aspiration
after 12th wk- dilation and evacuation.
s/s of ectopic preg
missed period, vag bleeding, abd pain, + preg test, shock s/s possible if full on rupture
unrupture - dull/ intermittent to colicky pain
rupture- acute pain
management of ectopic preg
check labs- hcG will be down and progeterone will be done, get CBC, type & cross match, RH
Transvaginal U/S done
salpingostomy - open and scrap out tube
methotrexate - folic acid antagonist - stops pregnancy
complete mole
hydatidiform mole
results from fertilized egg with no nucleus
looks like a bunch of white grapes on u/s
-no fetus, placenta, membranes or fluid
20% progess to choriocarnioma later on
vag bleeding/hemorrage are common
hcG goes up
incomplete mole
hydatidiform mole
often contrains embryonic or fetal parts and amniotic sac
congential anomolies common
rarely develop cancer later
symptoms may mimic an imcomplete or missed AB
s/s of molar pregnancy
absense of F<3R
vag bleeding
n/v- casued by increase hcG levels
preg induced hypertension before 20 wks
management of molar preg
dx by u/s and b-hcG
tc for HEG or preeclampsia
follow-up care
- serial b-hcG for 1 year
- delay another preg
risk for placenta previa
previous c/s
increase risk with multiple gestations- more babies more chance a placenta will implant near OS
cocaine use
smoking
mulitpara
Assessment of previa pt.. s/s
sudden onset of Paibless birght red bleeding after 20 wks, scant to profuse amount, may cease, may recur
VS-normal,FHT- reassuring
abd- soft, relaxed, non-tender, with normal tone, fetus often unengaged due to placental location
management of previa pt
get hx- bleeding hx?, amt of bleeding
general status and VS - usually no chagne till late
external fetal monitoring - fetal status, ctx’s
labs: CBC, T&S, coags
US
spec exam, NO SVE
if 36 wks and lung maturity documented or is in labor is active significant bleedin - immediate labor !
Assessment of abruptio pt
may have vag bleeding (dark red) or it may be concealed
abd or low back pain =dull or ache
uterine tenderness- localized - slight to ridgid/board-like
uterine activity = irritability with hypertoncity common or hyerstimulation
elevated uterine resting tone
risk factors for abruptio placentae (premature seperation of placenta prior to delivery
maternal HTN
advanced maternal age
trauma
cocaine use
PROM
managment of abruptio
determine by amount of blood loss, fetal maturity, and maternal/fetal status
evaluate bleeding
monitor labs - H&H decreases, decrease in clotting factors
Kleihauer-betke (fetal blood cells in mothers system) - to see if theres been a bleed- exchange of fetal and maternal blood.
S/S of uterine atony (most common cause of Early PPH)
uterine fundus difficult to locate
boggy uterus
fundus firms w/ massage then becomes soft again
elevated fundal height
excessive bleeding often more bright red
excessive clots