Chapter 19
Most common cause of spontaneous abortion
Genetic abnormalities
This condition is an absolute absence of insulin.
Type 1 Diabetes
This is a common cause of dystocia.
Occiput Posterior Position
Most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage
Uterine Atony
This condition which causes severe nausea and vomiting usually resolves by this week of pregnancy.
20th
Spotting and lower abdominal pain are the most common signs and symptoms within 6-8 weeks of missed period.
Ectopic pregnancy
This complication can make the mother more prone to Type 2 Diabetes later in life.
Gestational Diabetes
Preterm labor is defined as labor between these weeks of pregnancy
20-37
Drugs used for postpartum hemorrhage.
Oxytocin, Cytotec, Methergine, Hemabate and TXA
This symptom denotes the presence of eclampsia
Seizures
This complication causes painless, bright red vaginal bleeding.
Placenta Previa
This screening test is performed at approximately 36 weeks and will require antibiotics in labor if positive
Group B streptococcus
Tests that can be performed that may indicate an increased risk of preterm labor.
Fetal Fibronectin and cervical length
When the uterus does not return to its pre-pregnant size
Subinvolution
The nurse should expect these labs to be ordered for the patient with pre-eclampsia.
CBC, LFT's, Uric Acid, 24 hour urine
This complication is noted for knife like abdominal pain and dark red bleeding.
Placental abruption
These 2 age groups are most vulnerable in pregnancy.
Adolescents and mothers over 35
Amnioinfusion is typically given for this reason
Variable decelerations
Infection of the breast
Mastitis
The acronym HELLP means?
Hemolysis, Elevated liver enzymes and low platelets
This condition distinguishes itself by the presence of proteinuria
Pre-eclampsia
Common complications for infants with mothers with diabetes.
Macrosomia and Hypoglycemia
This drug is given for both induction and augmentation of labor
Oxytocin
This mood disorder will require anti-depressants
PP Depression or Psychosis
This is the term for excess amniotic fluid
Polyhydramnios