Assessments
We do not need to separate the mom and babe if there are no signs of respiratory distress, the infant is crying, and they are _______ at birth.
Vigorous.
How many vessels are typically found within the cord?
Three.
To promote natural release of oxytocin hormone, place the infant ___________ on the patient's chest.
Skin to skin.
The patient is not to do this action on her own postpartum for the first time without a nurse present.
Get up.
This infant's medication requires co-signatures of two RNs.
Vitamin K.
In the second stage, the patient is on EFM. How often is the nurse assessing the FHR.
Every 5 minutes.
What are three things written on a cord vessel label before sending it to the lab.
1. Arterial or Venous blood
2. Time and date
3. Initials
What is the dosage of oxytocin IM am I administering to the patient's thigh once the infant's head and shoulder are out?
10 units.
How often is the infant to breastfeed?
Every 2 to 3 hours.
This area of the Newborn Record is completed by the paediatrician or other MRP.
Physical Examination.
As the infant descents during active pushing, this monitor follows them.
EFM ultrasound.
How long should the provider ideally delay cord clamping?
At least 60 seconds.
True or false? Contractions need to be strong on palpation for the baby to deliver.
False.
What type of breathing should the nurse encourage the patient to do while pushing?
Deep breathing.
Within the Newborn record, this number should be written next to the newborn hospital ID(SM#).
Baby band #.
You have set the BP cuff to automatically assess BP every 15 minutes. How many BP assessments will you take to complete the hour. The placenta has delivered at 1233.
Six.
This cord gas is brighter in colour and contains more volume when collected for cord gases.
Venous.
Tissue
The patient should be informed to notify the nurse when she has this feeling in second stage.
Urge to push.
When should we call another RN for back up to the room?
Perform this assessment before calling the MRP if you suspect that the patient is in active second stage.
Vaginal examination.
Milking
Oxytocin may not be ordered postpartum if trickling stops and these are expelled during a fundal massage.
Clots.
Sitz bath.
True or False? Within the BC Labour and Birth Summary Record, the GTPAL reflects the status prior to the delivery.
True.