REP Exam 1 Flashcards
What are some prenatal care nursing interventions?
-pt history
-help with birth plan
-assessment
-labs/immunizations
-education
-fundal height
-gestational age
-genetic screening
-ultrasound
-Leopold maneuver
Leopold maneuvers
palpation of the pregnant mother’s abdomen to determine the fetal position and presentation
What is a RhoGam injection? When is it given?
it’s an immunity support injection given to mothers who are Rh-negative during pregnancy to prevent their bodies from making antibodies against their baby’s Rh-positive blood
Given around 28 weeks
What is the normal TOTAL weight gain during pregnancy?
25-35 lbs total
How many pounds should you gain in the first trimester?
1.1-4.4 lbs total
How much weight should you gain in the second and third trimesters?
1 lb per week
What are some maternal effects of excessive weight gain during pregnancy?
-gestational diabetes
-gestational hypertension
-preeclampsia (usually after 20 weeks, high blood pressure and high levels of protein in urine)
-worsening obesity
-more likely to be induced
-more likely to have a C-section
What are some fetal effects of excessive weight gain during pregnancy?
-macrosomia (above the 400g weight threshold)
-stillbirth
-childhood obesity
-more likely to be pre-term
-hypoglycemia
What are some common discomforts of pregnancy?
-N/V
-urinary frequency
-breast tenderness
-UTIs
-fatigue
-heartburn
-constipation
-hemorrhoids
-backaches
-SOB
-leg cramps
-varicose veins/lower extremity edema
-gingivitis
-nasal stuffiness
-epistaxis (nosebleed)
-Braxton hicks
-supine hypotension
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
a pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum is implanted outside of the uterus
can cause abrupt unilateral lower quadrant abd pain with or without vaginal bleeding
Ectopic pregnancy expected findings
-unilateral stabbing pain in lower quadrant
-delayed menses (1-2 weeks)
-lighter/irregular, dark red/brown spotting
-shoulder pain due to blood in peritoneal cavity which irritates the phrenic nerve
-shock if severe
What is Naegale’s rule?
-Last Menstrual Period + 7 days - 3 months = Expected Due Date
*Add days first
GTPAL
-G: # of pregnancies
P
-T: term delivery
-P: pre-term
-A: abortions/miscarriages
-L: living children
What is the fundal height assessment?
-Measured from the pubic symphysis to the top of the uterine fundus (18-30 weeks), this approximates gestational age
Fundal height measurement values
-16 weeks = at/slightly below umbilicus
-20 weeks = at/slightly above umbilicus
-37 weeks = xiphoid process
-38-40 weeks begins to ascend bc baby descends
teratogen examples
-certain meds
-drugs
-infection
-alcohol
-chemicals
-anti-seizure meds
-TORCH
TORCH
widely accepted infectious agents
T= toxoplasmosis
O= other (syphilis, varicella-zoster, parvovirus B19)
R= rubella
C= cytomegalovirus
H= herpes
Types of internal fetal monitoring
-Internal fetal electrode/fetal scalp electrode = fetal EKG
-IUPC (intrauterine pressure catheter) = measures strength of contractions
Amniocentesis
removes amniotic fluid for testing @ 14 weeks
tests for abnormalities, fetal blood type, assesses fetal lung maturity
what is the range for a normal baseline fetal heart rate?
110-160
What makes a FHR normal?
-moderate variability
-no late or variable decels
-early decels present or absent
-accelerations present or absent
-reactive NST
what makes a FHR abnormal?
-absent or baseline variabiliy
-recurrent late/variable decels
-bradycardia
What is variability?
-the average fluctuations of HR
-best indicator of oxygen status
-caused by cord compressions
What is the ideal variability?
moderate, 8-25 variabilities per min
What is minimal variability?
1-5 variabilities per min, fetal distress may be expected
what is absent variability?
flat line, medical emergency
what is marked variability?
greater than 25 variabilities per minute, not significant
What are early decelerations caused by?
head compression
What are late decelerations caused by?
placental insufficiency
suggestions for pregnancy N/V
-eat crackers/dry toast before getting out of bed
-avoid an empty stomach
-avoid spicy/greasy/gas forming foods
-drink fluids in between meals
suggestions for pregnancy urinary frequency
-empty frequently
-decrease fluid frequency before bed
-perineal pads
-kegel exercises
suggestions for pregnancy UTIs
-wipe front to back
-avoid baths
-wear cotton underwear
-avoid tight fitting pants
-consume lots of water
-void b4 and after sex
-void as soon as urge occurs