Pregnancy II Flashcards
What are some barriers to prenatal care?
Financial, Institutional practices, Denial, Cultural
What can happen if you don’t take time with the client?
They might feel defensive
When should prenatal care begin?
First trimester
What is the purpose of a preconception visit?
To ideally start prenatal care
What is the purpose of the initial prenatal visit?
Confirm pregnancy and evaluate maternal health
What are some things assessed during the initial prenatal visit?
Growth and health of fetus, maternal psychological needs, and teaching needs
What is discussed during the initial prenatal visit?
Plan of care for pregnancy
Can live vaccines be given to pregnant mothers?
No
Can MMR be given to pregnant mothers?
No
What is the recommended folic acid dosage for a non-pregnant person of childbearing age?
400 mcg
What is the recommended folic acid dosage for a pregnant person?
600 mcg
What is the recommended folic acid dosage for a person with a history of a neural tube defect?
4,000 mcg
What is the EDD?
40 weeks from LMP
What is Nägele’s rule?
subtract 3 months, add 7 days, and correct the year if necessary
What is a gestational wheel?
A tool used to estimate the gestational age
What is an ultrasound used for?
To determine the size of the fetus
What is Nagele’s rule used for?
Calculating expected delivery day
How does Nagele’s rule calculate expected delivery day?
Date of last period - three months + 7 days
What does Nagele’s rule calculate?
Gestational age
What does GP stand for in obstetric history?
G = # pregnancies, P = # pregnancies >20 wks.
What does GTPAL stand for?
G = gravida, T = term pregnancies delivered, P = preterm pregnancies delivered, A = abortions, L = living children
How many weeks does a term pregnancy last?
T = term pregnancies delivered; 38-42 weeks
How many weeks is considered a preterm delivery?
Anything below 38 weeks and up to 20 weeks
What does gravida G represent?
Number of pregnancies
What is the term for a pregnancy that lasts between 38 and 42 weeks?
Term pregnancy
What is the term for a pregnancy that ends between 20 weeks and 37 weeks and 6 days?
Preterm pregnancy
A 34-year-old female is 32 weeks pregnant with her first set of twins. She has three living children. Two of the three childrenwere each bornat 39 weeks gestation. One child was born at 24 weeks gestation. Two years ago, she had a miscarriage at 16 weeks gestation. What is her GTPAL?
_____________
A 42-year-old female is currently 16 weeks pregnant. She has two-year-old twins that were born at 39 weeks gestation and a stillbirth at 22 weeks gestation. What is her GTPAL?
______________
What is the term for a pregnancy that ends before 20 weeks?
Abortion
What are some components of a physical examination?
Height and weight, vital signs, fundal height, fetal heart sounds
What measurements are taken for height and weight during a physical examination?
if patient has normal bmi you want mom to gain about 25 to 30 lbs
What are vital signs?
hypertension 130 twice in a doctors office
What is fundal height in terms of week 20 to 32 weeks?
from 20-32 wks.., fundal height in cm. is approx. equal to gestational age) ( not as accurate when there is more than one baby)
What are fetal heart sounds?
Fetal heart sounds
What is the impact of BMI on pregnancy weight gain?
25-35 pounds gained if they have a regular BMI at the start of their pregnancy
What vital signs should be monitored during pregnancy?
Baseline vital signs
Why is fundal height measured during pregnancy?
To track fetal growth at a certain rate
When should fundal height be measured at 15 weeks?
Just above the symphysis pubis
What should be monitored regarding fetal development?
Fetal heart sounds
What is a common test done during a physical examination?
Urinalysis
T/F monthly until third trimester after you go bimonthly and at 37 you wanna see them every week
TRUE
What areas of the body are examined during a physical examination?
Breast and reproductive organs because abnormalities can indicate infections
What can protein in the urine indicate during pregnancy?
Preeclampsia
What is an expected finding of glucose in the urine during pregnancy?
Normal 70 to 100
When can ketones in the urine occur?
Uncontrolled nausea/vomiting or dehydration
Why can a UTI occur during pregnancy?
Due to urinary stasis caused by pressure on the uterus
What can discharge indicate during pregnancy?
Gonorrhea or chlamydia
What does a blue cervix indicate during pregnancy?
Chadwick’s sign
How often should prenatal visits be scheduled during the first trimester?
Once a month
What are some things that are typically monitored during ongoing visits?
Vital signs, progress of weight gain, urinalysis, fundal height
What is correlated to fundal height?
Fundal height – from 20-32 wks.., fundal height in cm. is approx. equal to gestational age) ( not as accurate when there is more than one baby)
What is monitored during ongoing visits?
Vital signs, weight gain, urinalysis, fundal height
What is the recommended frequency of prenatal visits?
monthly until third trimester, twice a month in the 3rd trimester, every week closer to labor
When should prenatal visits be closer to each other?
37 weeks to delivery; once a week
Why is it important for pregnant women to void before measuring their fundal height?
ensures accuracy
What is the purpose of palpating the belly during an ongoing visit?
To determine how the baby is positioned
Why would a healthcare provider want to feel the baby’s back during an ongoing visit?
To hear the baby’s heart tones the best
What is quickening?
The fluttering feeling when the baby is moving
What is the recommended number of kick counts in an hour?
At least 10
What can help stimulate movement of the baby during an ongoing visit?
Drinking or eating
Looking for babies back and this is where you can hear heart tones the best, look for longest smoothest part to find baby
Leopold’s Maneuvers
What are some signs of labor?
Effacement and dilation, rupture of membranes, contractions, bleeding
What is the purpose of ultrasounds during an ongoing visit?
To check the baby’s gender, how the placenta is doing, and its location
When do you start counting quickens?
Quickening, kick counts - looks for a specific number within an hour 10 kicks/hr
start counting at 20 weeks along, baby is felt more
What is the purpose of a glucose screening?
To check for gestational diabetes
When is the glucose screening typically done?
Around 24-28 weeks
What is the cutoff value for the one-hour glucose screening?
140 mg/dL or more
When would you want to administer RhoGam?
she will get this at 28 weeks, so mom’s antibodies do not attack baby and then 72 hours after birth
What additional test is done if the one-hour glucose screening indicates high levels?
Tolerance test
What is RhoGAM used for?
Isoimmunization; RH positive baby with RH negative mom
What are some routine examinations that are done during ongoing visits?
Pelvic exam and Pap smear
What are two common mental health concerns during pregnancy?
Anxiety and depression
Why is RhoGAM given to a negative RH mother?
To prevent rejection of a positive blood type baby
When is RhoGam given?
At 28 weeks and within 72 hours post delivery
When would you want to administer RhoGam?
After invasive procedures like amniocentesis
What is the purpose of a pelvic exam and Pap smear?
To check for cancer
Why is screening for anxiety and depression done during pregnancy?
For open communication and support
What is the focus of each trimester?
1st: Mother, 2nd: Baby, 3rd: Roller coaster, checking on home life
What are some signs and symptoms of a multifetal pregnancy?
N/V three times more often, fatigue and backache
Why might a pregnant person with a multifetal pregnancy need more frequent prenatal visits?
To monitor the development and health of multiple fetuses
How does fundal height change in multifetal pregnancies?
Increases by 4 cm more than expected for gestational age
How much weight should a mother gain in a multifetal pregnancy?
37-54 pounds
How often should a mother with multifetal pregnancies have prenatal visits?
More frequent prenatal visits
During which trimester will mothers with multifetal pregnancies be seen more?
2nd trimester
What is N/V?
Morning sickness; hormone changes
What is a common discomfort of pregnancy?
Heartburn; because of progesterone decreasing the smooth muscles
What is another discomfort of pregnancy?
Backache
What causes round ligament pain?
Stretching of ligaments usually on the right side
What is a common urinary symptom during pregnancy?
Urinary frequency
What can cause heartburn during pregnancy?
Decreased progesterone