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NRSG 238- Assessment > Pregnancy + Older Adult > Flashcards

Pregnancy + Older Adult Flashcards

1
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presumptive signs pregnancy

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n/v
breast tenderness
cessation periods
inc fatigue around 3 months

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probable signs preg.

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analyzed by provider- enlarged uterus

positive preg. test

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positive signs preg.

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direct evidence fetus (feeling/ ultrasound)

fetal heart tones

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1st trimester

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1-12 weeks
embryonic period
breast tingling/tenderness bc inc estrogen
n/v (50%)- can be affected by low blood sugar
slowed peristalsis
emotional factors
fatigue

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2nd trimester

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dec blood pressure 8mm
12-27 weeks
improved n/v
fetal mvmnt 18 weeks
inc breasts, colostrum
heartburn , inc blood volume
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3rd trimester

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28 weeks to delivery
blood vol peaks (40-50%inc)
bp rises to pre-preg lvls, SOB, inc pulse rate
systolic heart murmur (90%)
edema, varicosities, hemorrages
lordosis (sway back)
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primigravida

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1st preg

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primipara

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1st birth

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multigravida

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1+ preg

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multipara

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1+ birth w/ viable offspring

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11
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fetal tones present

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9-12 weeks w/ doppler

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uterus palpable (fundus)

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12 weeks

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13
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engagement

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2 wks before labor, baby drops into pelvis

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full term

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37-42 wks

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gestation calculation- estimated due date

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1st day LMP + 7 days and - 3 months

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16
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HCG

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human chorionic gonadotropin present after implantation

detected in urine

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17
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conception

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around 14 day of menstrual cycle

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18
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norm preg weight gain

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25-35lbs
28-40 if underweight
15-25 if overweight

25% fetus
11% placenta/fluid

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19
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chloasma

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in second trimester
common in dark complected
50-70%
inc melanocyte distribution
bc sunlight exposure
common in face or arms
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20
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linea nigra

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line from umbillicus to pubic symph
inc in darker women
inc melaocytes
may not fade after preg

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striae gravidarum

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stretch marks w/ preg

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angiomas

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sm, red spider like bursts on skin

from inc estrogen

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23
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increase sebaceous gland secretion results in what

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=acne

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hair and nail in preg

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inc growth

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ear/nose/ and mouth changes in preg

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ear fullness
nasal stuffiness and epistaxis
gingival hypertrophy or bleeding
bc inc vascularity

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thyroid in preg

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may be palp

smooth, non-t, no nodules

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27
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transverse diam- pregn

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across/lateral inc by 2 cm

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28
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costal angle during pregnancy

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can be greater than 90

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29
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breathing as pregnancy progresses

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thoracic - chest based instead belly

SOB

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30
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CO and blood vol in preg

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inc co

blood vol inc 40-50%

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HR and BP in preg

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hr- inc 10-15bpm
bp- norm in 1st+ 3rd semesters, drops 5-10mmHg in 2nd
bp should not be higher than pre-preg 130/80

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murmurs in preg and ortho hypotension

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95% common
common bc compression on vena cava
lay on side and stand up slowly

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33
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breast changes

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inc size, tender, inc sensitivity, inc nipple erectility
hypertrophy Montgomery’s tubercles (secrete lubricant w/ lactation, dots around areola)
areola darker and bigger
blood v more visible

34
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colostrum

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around week 16

discharge norm

35
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taste and smell preg

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heightened

36
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diastasis rectus abdominus

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common in preg
not true hernia
midline ridge

37
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fundus palpable at

38
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fetal outline determined at

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30 weeks

feel through abdomen

39
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Fetal heart tones

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9-12 weeks w/ doppler
20 weeks w/ stethoscope (bell)
120-160 norm

40
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weeks of gestation in relation to cm in size

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should be equal

measure pubic symph over belly and to top fundus

41
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involution of uterus

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after delivery 10 days- 2 weeks should shrink to pre-preg size

42
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chadwick’s sign

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cervix blue color- norm

after delivery cervix opening less round and tight

43
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vaginal discharge preg

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thin, white

abnorm= thick, purulent, foul smelling

44
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urinary freq in preg r/t

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inc renal output/perfusion and mechan pressure

45
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lordosis

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sway back

inward curvature

46
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musculoskel changes preg

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low back pain, leg cramps, numbness/tingling hands

47
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deep tendon reflexes preg

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should be norm

48
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integument changes- older adult

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dec elasticity, thin
dec melanocytes (gray hair and dev terminal hair)
thick, brittle nails
skin tag
delayed wound healing
dec temp reg
49
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lentigines

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macules
areas exposed to skin
big freckles

50
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seborrheic keratosis

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fair- brown in color

small points raised skin bc exposure to sun

51
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lymph nodes- elderly

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dec w/ age. usually not palpable

52
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thyroid-elderly

53
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cataracts

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common, cloudy vision

54
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eye changes elderly

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dec near vision bc lens hardening- presbyopia

dry eyes

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enophthalmos

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sunken eyes bc loss of fat

56
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arcus senilis

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white ring lipid deposits outer edge cornea

57
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entropion

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inward eyelid

58
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ectropion

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outward eyelid

59
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zanthelsma

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lipid deposition on external eyes
can be familial
or indicate in lipid levels in blood

60
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pupillary size elderly

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dec, w/ dec accom

need bright light to see

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fundoscopic changes- elderly

62
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glaucoma

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dec peripheral vision not norm
bc inc intraocular P
nerve degneration

63
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presbycusis

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age-related nerve degen
dec sensorineural hearing (inner ear CN 8)
age 65 40% loss
age 85 80% loss
lose high freq tones
64
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otosclerosis

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middle ear hearing loss

dec vibration

65
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tinnitus

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ringing bc damage cochlear hair cells

66
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otoscopic changes- elderly

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tympanic more dull
light reflex same
5 oclock- R
7 oclock- L

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nose changes elderly

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dec smell
inc nasal hair (terminal)
elongated nose bc dec fat and dec elasticity

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mouth changes elderly

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dec taste and dec papillae on tongue
inc risk tooth decay bc dec salivation
mucosa dry and pale

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kyphosis

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stooped/bent forward posture

thoracic spine curved

70
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respiratory changes elderly

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dec excursion (expansion chest)
breath sounds quiet and dec bc stiff lung tissue
71
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cardiovascular changes elderly

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inc Peripheral vasc. dis (venous and arterial)
dec pedal pulses 1+ v 2+
stiff arteries
slight inc systolic bp and wider pulse p
inc risk ortho. hypotension
varicosities
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bowl sounds elderly

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dec and quieter

73
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organ and abdom musculature- elderly

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organs easier palp

musculature soft

74
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dysphagia and dypepsia

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dysphagia not norm

dyspepsia- heart burn common

75
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female reprod changes elderly

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breast more pendulum bc dec elasticity
dec pubic hair, size external genitalia
pale vaginal walls
dec lubrication
uterus and ovaries dec
76
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male reprod changes elderly

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possible gynecomastia
dec pubic hair
dec scrotum and penis
testes hang lower
enlarged prostate id w/ diff urinating
77
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musculoskeletal changes elderly

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Rom dec
gait changes
dec muscle strength
dec agility

78
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get up and go test

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stand and walk ten feet

should take about 10 sec

79
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benefits exercise elderly

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inc Cardiovascfunction, posture, balance, flexibi, strenght, ROM
dec falls
dec depression
helps w/ cog. and memory
maximizes independance
80
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neuro changes elderly

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mem may dec
slower response time
relfex can dec but should be equal
dec vibratory sensation (check feet)
Romberg should be neg but can have more swaying
81
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febrile response, weight and acute infection response in elderly

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dec systemic/lymphatic response
inc weight r/t dec BMR
dec febrile response (fever)

NRSG 238- Assessment (11 decks)

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