Maternal care
IV fluid bolus should be given to prevent hypotension prior to this procedure
What is initiating an epidural
Turn patient to left side, discontinue oxytocin, administer oxygen via facemask, give IV fluid bolus, notify provider
What is late fetal heart rate decelerations
prior to palpating the uterus, the nurse should instruct the patient to do what?
What is empty her bladder
Maternal and fetal factors that cause dysfunctional labor when the fetus size, shape, or position is incompatible with the maternal pelvis
What is cephalopelvic disproportion
dimpling, abnormal tuffs of hair, or discolored skin on the lower back
What is spina bifida occulta
This medication will need to be given to mothers taking Dilantin for epilepsy during labor to prevent hemorrhage in the newborn
What is vitamin K
Place patient in Trendelenburg, apply counterpressure to presenting part, apply oxygen 10-12 liters via facemask, stop oxytocin infusion
What is umbilical cord prolapse or variable decelerations on the fetal monitor
What is retina damage
acute pain with turning or walking, legs are externally rotated and mom has a waddling gait
What is separation of the symphysis pubis
Signs include: irritability, constant movement, tremors, frequent sneezing, shrill, high pitched cry, hyperreflexia and clonus, convulsions
What is newborn withdrawal from drugs
Mom will need IV insulin and frequent glucose checks during this period of pregnancy
What is active labor to the delivery of the newborn
This medication may be given to ripen the cervix or stimulate uterine contractions
What is misoprostol
Infants receiving phototherapy will have stools this color
What is bright green
symptoms include: anxiety, sadness, insecurity, fatigue
What is postpartum depression
Positive Ortolani & Barlow maneuvers
What is developmental hip dysplasia
Nursing intervention performed to rule out a ruptured bladder in a pregnant trauma victim
What is insert a foley catheter
Priority nursing interventions for mom are to maintain a patent airway, turn patient on their side, give magnesium sulfate or diazepam IV, and administer oxygen by facemask
What is care during an eclamptic seizure
This pregnant mom is at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes within 5 years of delivery and should have frequent glucose testing done
Who is mom's who developed gestational diabetes
Symptoms include: high fever, rapid pulse, rigid abdomen, vomiting, malaise
What is peritonitis
Characteristics include: growth restriction, cognitive challenges, microcephaly, thin upper lip, and fidgeting
What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
In this complication contractions were of good quality and duration, and effacement and dilation have occurred but then contractions become infrequent and of poor quality and dilation stops
What is prolonged descent during the second stage of labor
NG tube to low intermittent suction, IV fluids, NPO, and prepare newborn for surgery
What is an intestinal obstruction
Patient needs frequent follow up visits, HCG levels drawn, and education on preventing pregnancy for 1 year with this disorder
What is hydatidiform mole
This disorder is characterized by anemia, epigastric or right upper quadrant pain, abnormal bleeding and clotting, and nausea
What is HELLP syndrome
Intervention if neonatal heart rate is less than 60 AND not responding to ventilation and chest compressions
What is administer epinephrine