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what is Group B Streptococcus?

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a bacteria that can become colonized in women - no problem for women, but can be deadly for a newborn

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what percentage of woman are colonized with GBS?

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25% of pregnant women

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for newborns, GBS is the leading cause of ____ and _____.

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sepsis and deathj

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how and when is Group B Streptococcus screened?

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GBS is screened via swab/culture of a woman’s rectum and vagina at 35 to 37 weeks gestation

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what is done if a woman tests GBS+??

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She is given IV antibiotics during labor

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If a woman is GBS+ and planned for a C-S, is antibiotics given to treat the GBS??

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depends, are the membranes intact or not? if intact, it’s okay; prophylactic antibiotics given during C-S

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what two antibiotics are given for GBS?

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  • penicillin G: 5 million units initial dose, then 2.5 million units q4hr until delivery
  • ampicillin: 2 g initial dose, then 1 g q4hr until delivery
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what occurs if a mother is GBS+, in labor, not yet screened, and not yet given antibiotics?

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there is rapid GBS screen; we will try go wait labor until baby has had an adequate dose of 4 hrs

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what occurs when a baby has not been given an adequate dose for GBS antibiotics?

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If baby born within 1/2/3hr - not given adequate tx - tell MD - further watching

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what is cervical insufficiency?

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premature dilation of cervix WITHOUT contractions - (efface/change of the cervix)

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what are the risk factors of cervical insufficiency?

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short cervix, cervical trauma, and possibly an abortion that manipulated the cervix (the integrity of cervix is lacking in order to stay closed)

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what are the 4 ways that cervical insufficiency be managed?

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bedrest, fluids, possible tocolysis (meds to stop contraction), and cerclage

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cerclage: what is it?

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circle stitch around cervix to reinforce CLOSED cervix **can’t tighten up, needs to be closed

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cerclage: when is it placed?

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surgically placed 12 - 14 weeks gestation

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cerclage: what are activity restrictions?

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pelvic rest (no tampons, no sex, minimal vaginal exam)
possible bedrest
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what is hyperemesis gravidarum?

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pernicious (dangerous) vomiting first 20 weeks - beyond morning sickness

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what is hyperemesis gravidarum associated with?

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significant dehydration and weight loss **hard on mother and developing fetus

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what are the 7 interventions for hyperemesis gravidarum?

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  • IV fluids with glucose, electrolytes, vitamins (NS, D5W, Banana Bag)
  • Antiemetics
  • Sea-bands (accupressure), ginger, herbal tea
  • TPN, small frequent meals (crackers)
  • Avoid laying down 2 hrs after eating
  • Home: carbonated drinks, high protein drinks
  • Monitor fetal growth via serial ultrasounds
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what is placenta previa?

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placenta implanted near or over cervix

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what are the signs and symptoms of placenta previa?

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painless bleeding after 20th week without uterine contractions

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what are the risk factors of placenta previa?

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history of C/S, ↑ maternal age/parity, smoking

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what are the three different types of placenta previa?

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marginal, complete, low lying

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what are the management steps for placenta previa?

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  • ultrasound, type/Rh/cross, CBC (H+H)
  • IV, external fetal monitoring, bedrest, pelvic rest, no straining for BM (stool softener, nutritiono)
  • no vaginal exams, assess blood loss (dislodged placenta)
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placenta previa: what types are possible for a vaginal birth?

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low lying or marginal previa

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placenta previa: what types are only for C/S?
marginal or complete previa
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women with placenta previa are at an increased risk of what?
increased risk of infection (healing site is closer to the entrance) increased risk of hemorrhage (don't have same tough fibers)
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what is abruptio placentae?
premature separation of placenta after 20th week - partial or complete - bleeding can be revealed or concealed
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what are the s/sx of abruptio placentae?
painful, board-like abdomen (constant contraction), vaginal bleeding, uterine irritability, fetal distress, late decelerations
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what are the risk factors of abruptio placentae?
abdomen trauma, HTN, somking, cocaine/alcohol use, car accident, domestic violence
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how can abruptio placentae be managed?
- CT scan, bedrest, external fetal monitoring, IV, type/Rh/cross, CBC (H+H) - Assess blood loss (use 18 gauge for blood transfusion) to prevent hemolysis)
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T/F there is a risk of depleting clotting factors and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy with abruptio placentae
TRUE; this is clotting and bleeding at the same time
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with abruptio placentae, fetal outcome depends on ___________ and _________.
the degree of separation and gestation
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when does preeclampsia occur?
occurs after 20 wk.↑ incidence delayed postpartum onset - **reason we check DTR
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Preeclampsia is the _____________
2nd leading cause of pregnancy related death
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who is at risk for preeclampsia?
primigravida, > age 40, history of preeclampsia, obesity
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Etiology for preeclampsia has ______________.
not been determined
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what is the pathophysiology of preelampsia? *the disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury.
- endothelial injury - vasoconstriction - CNS changes - decreased renal perfusion - hepatic malfunction
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what are the adverse effects of preeclampsia in relation to the baby?
- intrauterine growth retardation (↓ perfusion) - prematurity - death
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what are the adverse effects of preeclampsia in relation to the mother?
- abruption - kidney damage - liver infarction/rupture - stroke - intracranial bleed - retinal detachment - pulmonary edema - death
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what is eclampsia??
onset of seizures in preelamptic women
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how is preeclampsia defined as far as diagnostics?
defined as the presence of - hypertension: BP >/= 140/90 on 2 occasions at least 6 hrs apart - proteinuria: > 300mg/L total protein in 24 hr urine
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what are some other s/sx of preeclampsia?
edema (face/hands), weight gain, oliguria, ↑ renal labs, severe HA, tinnitus, visual disturbances, hyperreflexia, epigastric pain
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what is HELLP syndrome?
a severe form of preeclampsia
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What does HELLP stand for?
- Hemolysis: ↓ H+H ↑ bilirubin - Elevated Liver enzymes: ↑ AST + ALT - Low Platelet count: < 100,000 mm3 (brusing, bleeding)
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what is the complications of HELLP?
disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, and same complications of preeclampsia
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what is the mortality rates of HELLP?
24% maternal | 30% fetal
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what are interventions for preeclampsia? **nursing care**
- bedrest lateral position (placenta perfusion), calm environment, padded side rails - high protein diet - foley - strict I + O
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what are interventions for preeclampsia? *labs/assessment*
- monitor proteinuria, CBC, liver/kidney function, clotting | - Assessment: BP, daily weight, headache, edema, DTRs, clonus, visual disturbances, epigastric pain
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what is management for preeclampsia?
- betamethasone (promotes fetal lung maturity) - antihypertensive drugs - magnesium sulfate IV (doesn't control HTN) - delivery
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how and why is magnesium sulfate given?
Administered IV to prevent seizures (not to ↓ BP)
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what are common side effects of magnesium sulfate?
warmth, flushing, muscle weakness; "heavy" feeling
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what is the therapeutic level of magnesium sulfate?
monitor serum magnesium levels; therapeutic: 4 - 8 mg/dL
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we should monitor for magnesium toxicity. what s/sx should we be looking for?
- oliguria - depressed/absent DTRs - respirations < 12
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what is the anecdote for magnesium sulfate?
calcium gluconate
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what are the adverse effects of magnesium sulfate?
↑ risk of postpartum hemorrhage (relaxes smooth muscle) | newborn CNS depression
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what does maternal insulin resistance during pregnancy produce?
- ↑ blood glucose for fetal growth - ↑ insulin demand on maternal pancreas - maternal hyperglycemia if insulin inadequate
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at birth, what occurs in relation to insulin?
abrupt change in hormones immediately increases maternal insulin sensitivity - insulin dependent diabetic women will experience dramatic drop in need for exogenous insulin (24-48hr)
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what is the rupture of amniotic membranes?
premature rupture of membranes (PROM)
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what is it called when the rupture of membranes occurs before 37 weeks?
premature premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)
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Risk of ________ increases with the length of rupture
infection
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how is PROM diagnosed?
diagnosed via - visualizing pool of fluid via sterile speculum exam (+ pooling) - fernlike pattern of dried fluid under microscope (+ ferning) - nitrazine paper turns blue - assuming not bleeding - PAMG test (amni-sure) via swab
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what are we monitoring during PROM
- fetal well being - maternal VS (temp q 2hr) - WBC, CRP
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what are interventions taken for PROM?
administer antibiotics as ordered | pelvic rest, no vaginal exams
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when would we like to see a woman go into labor after PROM?
within 12hr; at 18hr, we will start antibiotics
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what is gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?
glucose intolerance onset during pregnancy
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does GDM subside?
yes, usually subsides after delivery
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when will the woman be evaluated for intolerance postpartum?
evaluated 6 weeks postpartum for continued glucose intolerance
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how many women will develop DM type 2 if they had GDM?
1/3 will develop DM type 2 in their lifetime
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what do we assess for GDM?
- 1 hour GTT 24-28 weeks - If > 140; will have 3hr GTT (GDM diagnosed if one or more these values elevated) - Hemoglobin A1C test: measures long term glucose control past 120 days < 7% indicates good control
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what can we do to manage diabetes during pregnancy?
very tight blood sugar control (fasting < 92mg/dL) teach nutrition and weight management encourage regular mild exercise instruct in blood glucose and urine ketone testing
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what meds can be given to manage diabetes in pregnancy?
insulin (dosages ↑ as pregnancy progresses) | oral antidiabetic agents may be prescribed
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diabetic management: how are we monitoring the fetus?
maternal serum alpha fetoprotein, kick counts, non-stress test, biophysical profile, ultrasound, and amniocentesis
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diabetic management: when is a mom a candidate for induction?
38 weeks
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What is recommended for HIV+ women?
oral anti-HIV meds reccomended during pregnancy and labor
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what will further reduce neonatal transmission rate and what are the rates?
IV zidovudine (AZT) < 7 % transmission vaginal < 1% transmission C/S
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how can we protect the fetus from maternal secretions during labor?>
- leave amniotic membranes intact - avoid inserting FSE, or IUPC (breaks skin) - avoid forceps/vacuum extraction (trauma)
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what does ATOD mean?
use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; including non-medical use of prescription meds
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why are we considered about ATOD?
because all pass readily through placenta to the fetus
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what is the highest ATOD use in SLO county?
- alcohol - tobacco - opiates
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what is our role as nurses in regards to ATOD?
- offer empathy/establish trust - assess substance use (self report, urine toxicology screen) - teach negative effects, importance of nutrition, and s/sx of preterm labor and placental abruption - support efforts to change - refer to counseling/support
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what are the 4 Ps to asking about substance use?
- did your PARENTS have a problem with drugs + alcohol? - does your PARTNER have a problem with D + A? - have you ever in your PAST drank alcohol/smoke tobacco? - in the month before you learned you were pregnant, did you drink alcohol or smoke?

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