Exam 1
This is the only form of birth control that protects against STIs
Barrier Methods
What is the term for the substance that protects the umbilical cord vessels from being compressed?
Wharton's Jelly
What maternal clinical finding causes fetal tachycardia to be observed on the EFM strip?
Maternal fever
This is the MOST likely cause for postpartum hemorrhage
Uterine Atony
Folic acid deficiency can lead to what defects in fetal development?
Neural tube defects
This as an infection that can be transmitted by handling cat liter of infected cats
Toxoplasmosis
This term refers to the "white substance" that covers the skin of an infant and protects the fetal skin from the amniotic fluid.
Vernix Caseosa
What is the most likely cause of a variable deceleration?
Umbilical Cord Compression (Remember: VEAL CHOP)
Name three medications used for the management/treatment of postpartum hemorrhage
A neonate born with mild clubfeet is typically treated with ______________
frequent, serial casting
What is the typical treatment for Chlamydia
Azithromycin
A woman's LMP was February 14, 2023. Using Naegele's Rule what is her EDD?
November 21, 2023
Rh immune globulin is ordered postpartum if the mom is __________ and baby is Rh+
Rh -
To simulate fetal lung maturity and surfactant production
An infant is noted to be SGA, have small eyes, and a thin upper lip. These physical findings may cause the nurse to question abuse of which substance during pregnancy?
alcohol
A patient presents with a history of chlamydia, a fever, lower abdominal pain, and a positive cervical motion tenderness sign. What condition is suspected?
PID
This is a condition characterized by cravings for substances like cornstarch, baking soda, lint, or ice chips
Pica
What is the priority assessment to conduct when a mother's membranes rupture?
Assess FHR and pattern
What is the most dangerous effect on the fetus of a mother who smokes while pregnant?
IUGR (Growth Restriction)
What is the first step in providing care for infant's who are born to mothers who abuse substances?
NAS scoring.
Name three suggestions for a woman in perimenopause who is experiencing hot flashes
Avoid caffeine, wear layered clothing, drink ice water
Name the three positive signs of pregnancy
Identification of FHR, Visualization on ultrasound, verification of fetal movement felt by examiner
What are the 5 Ps that affect the process of labor and birth?
Passenger, Passageway, Powers, Position, and Psyche
A nurse examining a women with a missed period, adnexal tenderness and vaginal bleeding notices an ecchymotic blueness around the woman's umbilicus. This is known as Cullen Sign and is associated with what complication?
A ruptured ectopic pregnancy
What is the purpose of administering surfactant to a premature infant suffering from respiratory distress?
to improve the ability of fetal lings to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide