Test 3 Flashcards
What is assessed on the first prenatal visit?
history of mother and father. OBGYN history - previous pregnancies, problems? current pregnancy history - LMP, S/S, risks? TPR, BP, height, weight. GP/GTPAL EDD breast abdomen pelvis - "adequacy"
How often do you visit the doctor while pregnant?
monthly until the 28th week.
then biweekly till the 36th week.
then weekly until delivery.
What happens at subsequent prenatal visits?
Interval history- physical symptoms, maternal well being, emotional adjustment.
BP, weight check, FHR.
urinalysis - glucose & protein
fundal height
leopolds maneuvers
pelvic exam, if indicated - signs of active labor <36weeks, doctors only
other tests of fetal well being
When is a nonstress test performed?
at 24 weeks, with concerns.
high risk - 2x a week
What are the advantages of prenatal care?
accuracy of gestational age identify risks early timely interventions in post term pregnancy identify IUGR advance planning for problem deliveries improve outcomes time to educate mother
What are some baseline diagnostics with pregnancies?
pregnancy test
Blood: CBC, H&H, type/Rh, rubella titer, SCA,, HBsAg, RPR/VDRL, HIV, TORCH titer
cervical smears: pap, gonorrhea, herpes, chlamydia
possibly drug screen or urinalysis as well
What laps are repeated or additional throughout pregnancy?
urinalysis- protein & glucose, preeclampsia & gestational diabetes
genetic testing - if indicated by hx
Quad screen
tests for STIs, if indicated
What is tested on a Quad screen?
MsAFP, hCG, UE, inhibin-A
done at 15-20 weeks
identifies risks not diagnostic
What is glucose testing?
screen for gestational diabetes mellitus
When is the glucose testing done?
low risk - 1hr GTT at 24-28 weeks
1 hr results >140, 3 hr 100g GTT <100 = good
high risk - evaluate at 20 weeks
When is the H&H tested?
26-28 weeks
When is an indirect coomb’s test (antibody screen) done?
28 weeks
When is a GBS culture done?
35-37 weeks
What is ultrasound used to identify?
gestational dating - best estimate at 5-6 wks from LMP gestational sac - 4.5-5 weeks embryo visible 5-6 weeks FHR activity visible 6+ weeks assess biparietal diameter assess femur length ratio between fetal head & abdomen circumferences fetal number fetal presentation placental evaluation- location, grading placenta previa vs placenta abruption fetal viability fetal anatomy, anomalies amniotic fluid index Doppler flow studies
What is a biophysical profile (BPP)?
intrauterine apgar score.
uses five criteria to test viability
What are the criteria of a BPP?
fetal breathing movements fetal body movement fetal tone fetal HR activity (NST) AFI - indicator of chronic fetal compromise
When is a BPP done?
after a non reactive non stress test, after 28 weeks