Nutrition
What flavorful fuel should be avoided in pregnancy?
Caffeinated drinks
A pregnant women in a car accident fetus is being monitored using what surveillance method
Nonstress test
Consisting of 2 arteries and 1 vein
Umbilical cord
During transvaginal US the nurse would ask about what possible allergy
Latex
A pregnant women reports a dark line that appeared to her mid abd.
Linea nigra
Due to their not regulated strength and possible interactions these should be avoided
Herbal supplements
A Contraction Stress Test being successful is dependent on what factor
If uterine contractions can be stimulated
Coiled tube like structure where sperm complete maturation
epididymis
After birth nurse promotes parental attachment with this action
Placing the newborn on maternal abdomen
A women reports amenorrhea, N/V, breast changes, fatigue, and urinary frequency these are what signs of pregnancy
presumptive
This vitamin is essential to reduce NTD and benefits of supplementation are greatest 1 month before pregnancy and through the first trimester
Folic Acid
hCG levels are used to detect pregnancy
Urine and/or blood
Located at the top of the uterus and used to measure growth during pregnancy
Fundus
A patient who has been unable to conceive in 2 years is in for exam during health Hx the nurse would assess what area r/t infertility
alcohol use, diet and exercise, Hx STD
Woman reports she believes she is in labor what observation and assessment by the nurse indicates false labor
contractions lack regular pattern, frequency and intensity of contractions have stayed the same, contractions are mostly in her abdomen
Poses a high risk for infertility and associated with increased perinatal morbidity and mortality
Obesity
Commonly used for genetic testing, fetal lung maturity, assessment of hemolytic disease, intrauterine infection, and therapy for polyhydramnios. Offered between 15 and 20 weeks
Amniocentesis
Allowing for exchange of gases, nutrients, and electrolytes and prevents maternal and fetal blood from mixing
Placenta
Educating pregnant woman on kick counting and if fetal movement initially is decreased instruct her to
eat something, rest, and focus on fetal movement for 1 hr. Four movements in 1 hour is reassuring. Fewer than 4 movements in 2 hours should be reported
Used to calculate due date using this rule
Last menstrual period (LMP) – 3 months + 7 days
Naegele’s rule
Due to its high mercury content the recommended intake a week is 6oz in pregnancy
Albacore Tuna
Between 10 and 13 weeks Chorionic villus sampling can be done to test for fetal abnormalities due to genetic disorders. What is aspirated to run this testing
Placental tissue
During the luteal phase of ovarian cycle producing high levels of progesterone and low levels of estrogen. IF pregnancy occurs releases increase progesterone and estrogen until placenta matures enough to assume function if pregnant does not occur it degenerates
Corpus luteum
During nonstress test what actions would nurse perform (4)
Explain procedure
have pt void before procedure
lie in semi fowlers position
provide comfort and emotional support
A pregnant women comes in for assessment she reports she has 3 children all born full term, has had 2 miscarriage, and 1 abortion. What is her GTPAL
G-7 T-3 P-0 A-3 L-3
•G = total number of times pregnant
•T = number of term infants born
•P = number of preterm infants born
•A = number of abortions
•L = number of children currently living