Antepartum
This hormone is detected by most pregnancy tests.
What is human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
This stage of labor begins with regular contractions and ends when the cervix is completely dilated.
What is the first stage of labor?
This term describes vaginal discharge following childbirth.
What is lochia?
APGAR scores are routinely assessed at these two times after birth.
What are 1 and 5 minutes?
An infant born before 37 weeks of gestation is classified this way.
What is a preterm infant?
This supplement is especially important before conception and early in pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects.
What is folic acid?
Complete cervical dilation is this many cenimeters.
What is 10 cm?
This medication is commonly administered after delivery to promote uterine contraction.
What is oxytocin?
This medication is routinely given to newborns to reduce the risk of bleeding related to low vitamin K levels.
What is Vitamin K?
This substance helps keep the alveoli open and is often deficient in premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome.
What is surfactant?
Hypertension developing during pregnancy accompanied by findings such as proteinuria or evidence of end-organ dysfunction suggests this disorder.
What is preeclampsia?
These fetal heart rate decelerations mirror contractions and are generally associated with fetal head compression.
What are early decelerations?
A postpartum patient's uterus feels boggy. This nursing action is typically performed first.
What is fundal massage?
Grunting, nasal flaring, and retractions in a newborn indicate this problem.
What is respiratory distress?
A NICU infant develops abdominal distention, feeding intolerance, and blood stools. The nurse should suspect this serious gastrointestinal condition.
What is necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)?
Painless, bright-red vaginal bleeding later in pregnancy is classically associated with this condition.
What is placenta previa?
A laboring patient develops recurrent variable decelerations. This is the typical underlying cause.
What is umbilical cord compression?
A postpartum patient's uterus is boggy and displaced from midline. This common problem should be suspected.
What is a distended bladder?
This newborn reflex occurs when the infant turns towards stimulation near the cheek or mouth.
What is the rooting reflex?
A premature infant experiences recurrent periods of apnea accompanied by bradycardia. The nurse recognizes that this medication may be used to stimulate the immature respiratory system.
What is caffeine citrate?
Painful vaginal bleeding, uterine tenderness, and frequent contractions raise concern for this condition.
What is placental abruption?
Following rupture of membranes, the fetal heart rate suddenly drops. The nurse's immediate concern is this obstetric emergency.
What is umbilical cord prolapse?
Heavy postpartum bleeding with a soft, boggy uterus is strongly suggestive of this complication.
What is a uterine atony?
Yellow discoloration appearing very early after birth requires prompt evaluation for this condition.
What is pathologic hyperbilirubenemuia/jaudance?
A premature infant receiving oxygen therapy requires careful monitoring because excessive oxygen exposure can contribute to this disorder affecting retinal blood vessels.
What is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)?