GDM 1
This test involves a 50-g oral glucose load followed by a plasma glucose measurement 1 hour later.
What is the first step in the two-step method for diagnosing gestational diabetes?
The acceptable range of blood glucose when waking for someone with gestational diabetes
What is 60 to 105 mg/dL?
Dipstick value for protein in the urine would be a concerning finding
What is 3+?
The gestational age for preterm labor
What is between 20 and 36 weeks?
The presence of painless bleeding should alert the possibility of this condition
What is placenta previa?
This ethnic group is more likely to develop gestational diabetes compared to Caucasians
Who are Hispanic, African-American, Native-American, Asian, and Pacific Islander women?
The acceptable blood glucose range 1 hour after meal for patient with gestational diabetes
What is less than 140 mg/dL?
Assessment findings of absent DTR, no ankle clonus, client feels thirsty and warm.
What are findings of magnesium toxicity?
Required for preterm labor diagnosis
What is regular uterine activity and change in cervical effacement or dilation?
Woman with complete placenta previa should be prepped for this.
What is emergency c-section?
This is the recommended gestational age range for screening all pregnant women for gestational diabetes
What is 24 to 28 weeks of gestation?
The acceptable range for a patient with GDM 2 hours after eating
What is less than 120 mg/dL?
Placing on bed rest in a quiet, non-stimulating environment to prevent seizures and promote optimal placental blood flow
What are expected orders for patient with preeclampsia?
Most serious side effect of terbutaline
What is chest discomfort and palpitations?
Test that can be used for suspected abruptio placenta
What is positive Apt test?
This term describes a baby born significantly larger than average due to maternal gestational diabetes
What is macrosomia?
Signs that an infant may have hypoglycemia
What is jitteriness, apnea, tachypnea, and cyanosis?
Pregnant client with elevated BP should have this reviewed for comparison
What is prior BP from prenatal visit?
A woman in preterm labor may be feeling this
What is powerless?
Patient with suspected placenta previs should have this done immediately
What is FHR monitoring
This oral hypoglycemic agent is frequently prescribed in the United States for women with gestational diabetes.
What is glyburide?
The mLs of dextrose that would be administered for a baby that weighs 4 lbs, 7 oz for a 10ml/kg order
What is 20 mL?
lbs to kg = 2.01704546 kg
x 10 = 20.1704546 = 20mL
The labs expected in patient with HELLP
In preterm labor complications, an infant needs to be monitored for
What are problems with thermoregulation, hyperbilirubinemia, and sepsis?
Would be given for fetus less than 34 weeks gestation
What are corticosteroids?