Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
A nurse reviews a fetal heart rate (FHR) tracing and notes early decelerations. What is the priority nursing action?
What is -Continue to monitor
Rich in immunoglobulins!
What is Colostrum
Uterus stays firm only when massaged, and loses tone when the massage ends
What is -uterine atony
Genetic disorders such as Hypothyroidism, Galactosemia, Hemoglobinopathies, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia
What is phenylketonuria (PKU)
It Appears before 24 hrs of age or persists after day 14
What is Non-physiologic (pathologic) jaundice
Late decelerations are most concerning because they indicate:
WHAT IS- Uteroplacental insufficiency
How often should breastfeeding be done
What is -2-3 hours
Pharmacologic measures of a patient with HTN
What is- Hemabate or Carboprost, avoid Methylergonovine (methergine)
One dose of medication given in the vastus lateralis muscle to prevents bleeding problems
What is Vitamin K (Phytonadione)
Babies born before 34 weeks of pregnancy often develop this serious breathing problem.
What is RDS (RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME)
Which intervention is the priority for recurrent late decelerations?
WHAT IS - Turn client to side-lying position
milk products, corn, cabbage, peanuts, coke
What is - gastric issues in a baby
2nd most common cause of early PPH
What is - lacerations-Vaginal, cervical, or perineal lacerations
For suctioning excess mucus from the mouth and the nose
What is a bulb syringe
An Excess production of RBC, Red blood cell life, Liver immaturity, Blood incompatibility, Gestational age, and intestinal factors
What is-Factors in increased bilirubin
Variable decelerations are most commonly caused by
WHAT IS - Umbilical cord compression
Sterilization
What is newborn bottle
Leg pain and tenderness, unilateral area of swelling, warmth, and redness
What is DVT-deep vein thrombus
Help increase surfactant production and speed maturation of lungs
What is Steroids-Betamethdone
Monitor for jitteriness, twitching, weakness, high-pitched cry, cyanosis, irregular respirations, lethargy, seizures, eye rolling.
What is Hypoglycemia
A Category III tracing includes which finding?
What is - Absent variability with recurrent decelerations
Crack, bleeding, blisters
What is breastfeeding nipples
Infection of the breast, unilateral
What is- Mastitis
Increased oxygen needs, decreased surfactant production, Respiratory distress, Hypoglycemia, Jaundice
What is -Hazards of Cold Stress
Newborns who are term with low birth weight (LBW), which refers to infants weighing 2500 g (5 lb, 8 oz)
What is fetal growth restriction (FGR) or intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).