Antepartum
Estimated date of delivery (EDD) for a pregnant woman with the last menstrual period starting September 10, 2026.
What is March 17, 2027?
This stage of labor begins after the delivery of the infant.
What is stage 3?
A postpartum client with a boggy uterus and heavy vaginal bleeding should receive this nursing intervention first.
What is fundal massage?
Description of the tonic neck reflex.
What is turning the infant's head to to one side, the arm on that side is extend while the opposite arm flexes over the head.
Three indications for a cesarean delivery.
What are malpresentation, cephalopelvic disproportion, nonreassuring fetal status, placental abnormalities, umbilical cord prolapse, placenta previa, abruptio placentae, hypertensive disorders, active genital herpes lesions, previous cesarean birth, dystocia, multiple gestation, congenital malformations, maternal cardiac or respiratory disease
This noninvasive test uses an external monitor to assess fetal heart rate patterns and fetal responses to movement.
What is a nonstress test (NST)?
This regional anesthesia provides pain relief during labor allowing the woman to remain awake.
What is an epidural?
Type of lochia expected days 4 through 10 that is light pink to brownish in color.
What is lochia serosa?
Number of wet diapers per day for adequate urinary output in a newborn.
What is 6 to 8 wet diapers?
Teaching instructions for care after a clamp-type (Gomco) circcumcision
What is ...
1) apply petroleum jelly with each diaper change for at least 24 hours
2) do not give tub bath until site is healed
3) notify provider if any redness, discharge, swelling, strong odor, tenderness, or decrease in urination
4) do not wash off yellowish mucus formed over the glans
A pregnant woman experiencing painless, bright-red vaginal bleeding should be evaluated for this condition.
What is placenta previa?
This fetal heart rate pattern is characterized by gradual decreases that mirror contractions and is usually caused by head compession.
What are early decelerations?
An Rh-negative postpartum woman receives this medication to prevent formatin of maternal antibodies against Rh-positive fetal blood cells.
What is Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM)?
This is the priority nursing intervention immediately after birth to help prevent neonatal heat loss.
What is drying the newborn to prevent heat loss through evaporation?
Clinical signs are protein in urine, peripheral edema, severe headaches, blurred vision, and high blood pressure.
What is severe preeclampsia?
This medication is administered to the pregnant woman when a preterm birth is expected to accelerate fetal lung maturity.
What is betamethasone?
Nursing care for a laboring client who is experiencing late decelerations in the fetal heart rate tracing.
What is
1) change her position (left side)
2) administer oxygen 8-10 L/min per nonrebreather mask
3) administer isotonic IV fluid as perscribed
4) turn off Pitocin drip if infusing
5) notify the health care provider?
Fever, pelvic tenderness, and foul-smelling lochia are classic findings associated with this postpartum complication.
What is endometritis?
This substance produced by the breasts during the first few days after birth, provides newborns with concentrated nutrients and antibodies.
What is colostrum?
Cause of Respiratory Distress Syndrome
What is lack of surfactant to decrease surface tension in alveoli of newborn?
The GTPAL notation for a pregnant woman who has a 6 year old son delivered at 38 weeks, a 4 year old daughter delivered at 36 weeks, and suffered a miscarriage at 12 weeks.
What is G4 T1 P1 A1 L2?
Nursing care for this condition includes pushing the fetal head into the uterus, assisting the laboring woman into a knee chest position, and preparing for a cesarean delivery.
What is a prolapsed umbilical cord?
This is the expected position of the fundus on the second postpartum day.
What is midline 2 cm below the umbilicus?
A newborn who is jittery, lethargic, or has poor feeding should be assessed promptly for this condition.
What is hypoglycemia?
Care of newborn delivered with meconium stained amniotic fluid.
What is... If showing signs of respiratory distress, appropriate resuscitation measures are provided that include clearing meconium from nose and mouth and oxygen and ventilation as needed?