Misc.
Uncontrolled, this condition (in the mom) raises the risk of fetal macrosomia, respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn, and stillbirth.
What is gestational diabetes?
A woman with contraction frequency every 2-3 minutes, duration 50-70 seconds, intensity moderate, and a cervix 7cm/80% has fetal heart rate decelerations that start as her contractions start, gradually decline, and are back at baseline by the end of the contraction is experiencing this.
What are early decelerations?
Causes of postpartum hemorrhage include lacerations of the genital tract, retained products, and...
What is uterine atony (boggy fundus)?
Immediately after delivery, the baby nurse's most important job is to make sure the newborn is breathing well and what else?
What is keep the baby warm and dry?
Elevated BP, proteinuria and edema characterize this condition.
What is Pre-eclampsia?
Similar to anti-diuretic hormone, given to induce or augment labor, can cause bradycardia in the fetal heart rate.
What is oxytocin?
Hepatitis B vaccine, Vitamin K, and Erythromycin
What are the newborn medications?
Putting a baby to sleep on its back lowers the risk of...
What is SIDS?
A complication of a woman with gestational hypertension.
What are seizures?
A FHR that remains 130-135 with most contractions but drops quickly to 90 occasionally, recovering in less than 30 seconds, is experiencing...
What are Variable decelerations?
Excessive crying, lack of interest in the baby and poor self-care that lasts beyond two weeks may be signs of this condition.
What is Postpartum depression?
APGAR score for a baby with acrocyanosis, a heart rate of 120, vigorous cry in response to stimulation, and strong flexion.
What is 9?
Normal infant weight loss in the first few days of life.
What is 5-10%?
Fetal tachycardia may be caused by maternal medications (eg. terbutaline), fetal distress, maternal dehydration or...
What is Maternal fever?
This complication of childbirth is the leading cause of maternal death globally.
What is Postpartum hemorrhage?
Faint rugae, lots of lanugo, less creases in palms and soles of feet
What are signs of prematurity?
Elevated temperature, hypertonic, fever, sweating, diarrhea (in a neonate)
What are signs of withdrawal?
This type of anesthesia for labor can cause hypotension and fever.
Epidural.
A postpartum woman whose uterus is above the umbilicus and displaced from midline should be encouraged to...
What is Empty her bladder?
Risk factors for this condition include Rh or ABO incompatibility, prematurity, and cephalohematoma
What is Jaundice (or hyperbilirubinemia)?