Prenatal
A genetic condition where a disorder is only expressed when both genes in a pair are abnormal
Autosomal Recessive Inheritance.
The thinning and shortening of the cervix.
Effacement
Maternal fever, uterine tenderness, foul-smelling amniotic fluid, and fetal tachycardia
Signs of Chorioamnionitis
What are some measures the nurse should teach to promote the healing and comfort of an episiotomy?
Peri bottle with each void or bowel movement, ice packs for comfort, sitz baths for comfort, and patting the site gently rather than rubbing it dry.
What are the immediate benefits of skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn?
Promotes bonding, helps maintain newborn's body temperature, and it supports cardiopulmonary stability
A decrease in the concentration of red blood cells caused by a significant increase in plasma volume during pregnancy.
Dilutional anemia
The fetal head has descended into the pelvic inlet.
Fetal engagement
What are the insulin need changes that take place for the diabetic mother?
Decrease in 1st trimester (risk of hypoglycemia); increased in 2nd and 3rd trimester.
What does a boggy/displaced uterus indicate?
Indicates a full bladder.
What are the signs of respiratory distress in a newborn?
Nasal flaring, grunting during expiration, and see-saw respirations.
Rating system used to determine if the cervix is favorable for induction; prostaglandin gel is used for a score less than 4.
Bishop Score
Failure of the placenta to provide adequate oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.
Uteroplacental Insufficiency.
What are the signs that preeclampsia has resolved?
Diuresis and decreased edema.
What is a collection of blood in the vulvar tissue, characterized by swelling, bruising and pain?
Vulvar Hematoma
What are the risks to a newborn born to a diabetic mother?
RDS and hypoglycemia
Surgical procedure used to treat cervical insufficiency. To prevent preterm birth.
Cervical cerclage
A variant of preeclampsia involving Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platlets.
HELLP Syndrome
What is the priority intervention for a prolapsed cord?
Put the mother in the knee-chest position.
What are the primary instructions for a mom diagnosed with mastitis?
Warm compresses, breastfeed and/or pump frequently.
What are the indicators of a clavicle fracture in the newborn?
Asymmetrical Moro Reflex and swelling over the clavicle. Crepitus when palpating.
What is a reactive Nonstress test (NST)?
After 32 weeks of gestation: 15 beats per minute above baseline, for 15 seconds. Twice in a 20 minute period.
What is a fetal heart rate pattern that indicates uteroplacental insufficiency?
Late Decelerations
What is an early sign of Hemorrhage?
Tachycardia
What are early signs of PP hemorrhage?
Tachycardia