DIET
If a pregnant woman is lactose intolerant, what essential mineral may she be lacking?
Calcium, which is necessary for proper fetal skeletal growth.
How many STAGES are there in labor?
4
Term for Low Amniotic Fluid
Oligohydramnios
A pregnant woman is about to have an US to confirm the gestational age of the fetus, what information on preparing for this exam should she have been told?
The doctor checks a possibly pregnant woman for softening and compressibility of the lower uterus. What sign is he looking for?
Hegar's Sign
How many total calories should a pregnant woman consume per day?
2,500
A woman comes into the ER with painful contractions and is found to be dilated to 7cm. What PHASE of labor is she in?
Active Phase
If the mother is experiencing hydramnios, what is likely a problem in the fetus?
GI Issues (esophageal atresias, etc)
A patient is receiving a non-stress test. What should the nurse see to confirm it as "reactive."
2 accelerations of 15 bpm lasting for 15 secs within the time limit.
What is the first step in performing a Leopold maneuver?
Use palms of hands to find the top of the fundus. (After having the patient empty her bladder)
Hypercholesterolemia in a pregnant woman may increase her risk for what condition?
Gallstones
The infant has just been delivered, but the placenta has not. What STAGE of labor is the mother in?
Third Stage
The mother is experiencing painless, bright red bleeding in her second trimester. Possible condition??
Placental Previa
A pregnant mother has just discovered her blood type is A negative. What medication will she likely receive at around 28 weeks?
Rhogam
A nurse accidentally drops a newborn, she giggles and claims she was simply testing for which infant reflex?
Moro (startle) reflex
Dark green and yellow vegetable, liver, milk, butter, cheese, and eggs are great sources for which Vitamin?
Vitamin A
What is the average duration of the fourth stage of labor?
1-4 hours
If a pregnant mother is experiencing heart failure, how may that affect her fetus?
Intrauterine Growth Restriction or Low Birth Weight
What are the two main indications for an amniocentesis?
1. Check for fetal lung maturity
2. Check for specific genetic conditions in fetus
To determine if a woman's cervix is ready for labor, a Bishop score is used. What number should she be at to be considered "ripe"?
8 or greater
The increase in which hormone during pregnancy contributes to an increase in cholesterol levels?
Progesterone
What stage/phase of labor must a woman be in to begin augmentation with oxytocin?
Active phase (4-7cm dilated)
Mother is experiencing bleeding and intense abdominal pain, what may be happening?
Abruptio Placentae (placental abruption)
The doctor informs a mother that her baby's lungs are fully matured and she can be safely induced. What should the baby's lecithin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio be?
L/S ratio of 2:1
The doctor is conducting a bimanual examination to assess a woman's pelvis size. What specifically is the diagonal conjugate measuring?
Length between anterior of the sacral prominence and posterior surface of the symphysis pubis.