Fetus
Pregnancy
Birth
Infants (post birth)
Random
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Boding with premature infant
encourage parents to hold, talk to, interact with infant as much as possible
100
Childbirth preparation does what
helps pt understand antepartum care, fetal development, labor and delivery teaches relaxation, breathing, newborn care, postpartum recovery encourages partner to participate in labor
100
Indications for Cesarean Section
dystocia repeat cesarean breech presentation fetal distress active gonorrhea or HSV-2 infection placenta previa placental abruption
100
The fetus is at risk for ____ with maternal diabetes
Macrosomnia larger than 4000g
100
relationship of the fetus' presenting part to the mother's pelvis is termed?
What is fetal position
200
Infant has wide-eyed alert appearance, large appetite, dry cracking parchment like skin, long fingernails, long body profuse scalp hair; this baby is most likely
What is post term after 42 weeks gestation
200
fetus implants outside the uterus; typically in uterine tube unilateral lower quadrant pain after 4/6 weeks of s/s of normal pregnancy; bleeding may be oozing to frank.
What is ectopic pregnancy
200
The nurse should monitor what with cesarean birth
VS Fundus iv foley maintain airway reposition early ambulation infection lochia may flow freely when in upright position
200
Thermoregulation is important because of
decreased amount of fat and no sweat glands.
200
used to determine fetal lung maturity, or the ability of the lungs to function after birth. Infant lungs mature around 35 weeks gestation
What is surfactant
300
Infants of drug abusing mothers
may go through withdrawal, then treated with methadone birth defects low-birth weight high-pitched cry tremors restless decreased sleep
300
changes in sense of taste, creating cravings for nonfood items; dirt, soap, clay, or ice. May be harmful to fetus
What is pica consumption
300
occurs as fetal head reaches the pelvic floor; women have urge to bear down
What is labor
300
The nurse accidentally bumps the bassinet, the neonate throws out its arms, hands opened, and begins to cry. The nurse interprets this reaction as indicative of which reflex?
Moro
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Introduce a regular dose of estrogen and progesterone; pills must be taken on strict schedule for best effectiveness
What is oral contraceptives
400
Respiratory rate increases w/ increase need of O2, oxygen consumption diverted to thermogenesis to survive. Pulmonary perfusion suffers of baby doesn't return to normal; results in respiratory distress; this is considered
What is cold stress
400
Physical changes during pregnancy
breasts enlarge fatigue increase CO amenorrhea quickening increased O2 requirements nausea vomiting stretchmarks acne urinary frequency hemorroids weight gain
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abnormal uterine contractions that prevent the normal progress of cervical dilation, effacement, or descent. causes: body build, uterine abnormalities, position of fetus, CPD, overstimulation w/ oxytocin, maternal fatigue, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance
dysfunctional labor
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What would the nurse in charge do first after observing a 2-cm circle of bright red blood on the diaper of a neonate who just had a circumcision?
Apply gentle pressure to the site with gauze pad.
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Require information and encouragement during pregnancy Nurse should include time for assessment of everyone's adjustments and needs Initiate interaction when available
What is expectant father's reaction
500
presumed to have grown at restricted rate during interuterine life New Ballard score used to assess
What is SGA (small gestational age)
500
Danger Signs of Pregnancy
leaking amniotic fluid vaginal bleeding severe headache abd pain persistent vomiting, fever, chills swelling of hands/face
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long, difficult, or abnormal labor. lack of progression in rate of cervical dilation, lack of progression in fetal decent and expulsion causes- dysfunctional labor, alterations in pelvic structure, fetal causes, maternal position, psychologic responses of the mother to labor
What is dystocia
500
A full-term neonate is diagnosed with hydrochephalus. Nursing assessment is most likely to reveal?
wide or bulging fontanels
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Most women experience irregular bleeding; Pts are told to stay on oral contraceptives because pregnancy is still possible. May experience hot flashes and flushing
What is perimenopause
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