Medications
This medication is used to induce or augment labor by stimulating uterine contractions.
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
This vitamin is given to newborns to prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn.
Vitamin K (phytonadione)
This postpartum condition presents with calf pain, swelling, and warmth.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
This condition involves abnormal implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity.
Ectopic pregnancy
Seeing the fetus on an ultrasound is an example of this type of pregnancy sign.
Positive sign of pregnancy
This opioid agonist-antagonist is used for labor pain but should be avoided in patients with a history of opioid dependency.
Nalbuphine (Nubain)
This site is commonly used for intramuscular injections in newborns.
Vastus lateralis muscle
This mood disorder involves severe feelings of sadness, guilt, and disinterest in the newborn, often requiring medical intervention.
Postpartum depression
This painless bleeding condition is often diagnosed via ultrasound and requires cesarean delivery.
Placenta previa
This is the normal range for a newborn's heart rate when awake.
110-160 beats per minute
This medication is commonly prescribed to treat hypertension during pregnancy, particularly for women with gestational hypertension and preeclampsia with severe features.
Labetalol or nifedipine
This vaccine is administered to newborns within 24 hours of birth.
Hepatitis B vaccine
This intervention is the nurse’s first action for a boggy uterus.
Fundal massage
This is the primary concern for both mother and fetus when significant bleeding occurs during pregnancy.
Hypovolemic shock
This medication is given to Rh-negative mothers following a bleeding event during pregnancy.
Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM)
This corticosteroid is given to promote fetal lung maturity in pregnancies at risk for preterm birth.
Betamethasone
This ointment is applied to newborns' eyes to prevent gonococcal or chlamydial infections.
Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
This is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with suspected postpartum hemorrhage.
Assess the uterine tone and bleeding
This severe condition occurs when the placenta separates prematurely from the uterine wall.
Placental abruption
This is a common cause of dizziness in pregnant women when lying flat on their back.
Supine hypotensive syndrome (vena cava syndrome)
This medication is given to prevent seizures in women diagnosed with preeclampsia.
Magnesium sulfate
This screening is completed before discharge to ensure a newborn does not have metabolic conditions requiring dietary intervention.
Universal Newborn Screening
This intervention is used to manage a postpartum patient with severe hypovolemic shock.
Fluid resuscitation and blood product administration
This intervention is the nurse's first priority for a patient experiencing abruptio placentae.
Assess maternal and fetal status (e.g., monitor vital signs and fetal heart rate)
This is the primary concern when opioids are administered too close to delivery.
Respiratory depression?