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Chlamydia
The nurse is caring for a patient whose uterine contractions are irregular and of low amplitude, and the dilation of the cervix is less than 1 cm per hour
hypotonic labor
Teen pregnancies have a higher risk of this type of dysfunctional labor
Cephelopelvic disproportion
During a vaginal examination, the nurse discovers a loop of prolapsed umbilical cord between the maternal pelvis and the presenting fetal part. What is the nurse’s priority intervention
relieve cord compression by pushing back the presenting part
These are the three most common causes of Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia.
diluting food with water, cooking food in the microwave or not consuming folic acid rich foods
Drug used to treat Herpes
Acyclovir
he nurse knows that hypertonic labor contractions, if unresolved, can develop into what dysfunctional labor pattern
prolonged latent phase of labor
The nurse is assessing a prenatal patient diagnosed with possible placenta previa. What is the most common sign and symptom that the nurse expects this patient to demonstrate
bright red vaginal bleeding
Double fold of chorion & amnion that form a ring around the umbilical cord on the fetal side of the placenta.
circumvallate placenta
List 3 signs of iron deficiency anemia
What is increase susceptible to infections, tires easily, pallor, increased incidence of preeclampsia/eclampsia, delayed healing, Hb below 6 g/dl (can cause cardiac failure)?
A nonpregnant client who is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV) is treated with this medication
Metronidazole 500 mg po
A client arrives in the labor room and says she started contracting 1 hour ago when her water broke. A vaginal exam reveals the patient to be complete and +2 station. She delivers 15 minutes later. The nurse understand that this type of labor is classified as
precipitous labor
Blood vessels divide some distance from the placenta in the placenta membrane.
velamentous umbilical cord insertion
This is the best time to take an iron supplement for the highest level of absorption
taking it in the morning on an empty stomach
Name 2 factors that can trigger a sickling event.
infections and dehydration
A 24 weeks’ gestation patient is telling the nurse that she has been having a purulent, greenish-yellow discharge, urinary frequency, and painful urination. These are all symptoms of this STI
A client is diagnosed during labor as having the fetus in a persistent occiput posterior position and understands that this intervention might help
place the patient in knee-chest position
While monitoring the patient with the external monitor, the nurse notes a sudden drop in fetal heart rate to less than 100 bpm, and the contraction pattern appears tetanic. Her abdomen is very tender to touch, and there is no increase in vaginal bleeding. The nurse understands that these symptoms are indications of this complication
Placental Abruption?
A patient who is diagnosed with Thalassemia (major or minor) should not have this included in their pregnancy care.
iron supp
The drug used in preterm labor that has few side effects and can be given orally or sublingually.
Nifedipine
This STI is treated with Cefrixone (Rocephin)
Ghonorrhea
A client is admitted to the labor area with a pregnancy at 42 weeks gestation. The nurse knows that this client is specially at risk for
uteroplacental insuff
Umbilical cord that is attached at or near the placenta margin
battledore placenta
The nurse is caring for a laboring client with sickle-cell anemia. Which therapy should the nurse anticipate the physician ordering? A) Diuretics B) Magnesium Sulfate C)Oxygen D) Bronchodilators
What is C)Oxygen / Oxygen supplementation is an anticipated therapy for patients with sickle-cell anemia, to reduce the risk of their red blood cells sickling in the presence of decreased oxygen
On examination at 16 weeks’ gestation, the MD identifies a shorter-than-average cervix. What procedure might this patient be a candidate for
cerclage