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Pregnancy
L&D
Medications
Postpartum
Newborn
100

The appropriate weight gain during pregnancy (in a woman of a normal pre-pregnancy BMI) is:

25-35 pounds

100

A prgnant woman with cervical dilation of 3 cm and 80% effacement is in which stage of labor?

First stage

100
This class of medication is often given for cervical ripening when a client's cervix is less than 2cm dilated and cervical induction is indicated.
What are prostaglandins
100

The nurse assesses a client who is 2 hours postpartum after a vaginal delivery and finds that her fundus is 3 cm above the umbilicus and tilted to the right. What is the most likely cause of this condition?

What is bladder distention/full bladder

100
When assessing a newborn using the APGAR score, the nurse knows that severe distress is indicated by a score between:
0-3
200

A disorder during pregnancy that is induced by arteriolar vasospasm.

What is preeclampsia/PIH

200
These contractions lessen with walking and hydration, and do not result in cervical dilation or effacement
What are Braxton Hicks contractions
200
This medication suppresses prostaglandin production and thus suppresses uterine contractions.
What is indomethicin (Indocin)
200
A postpartum patient who gave birth to an infant girl 24 hours previous will have this type of lochia.
What is lochia rubra
200
This medication must be given to a newborn PRIOR to circumcision to prevent excess bleeding
What is Vitamin K
300
This common prenatal supplement is better absorbed when taken with what beverage?
What is orange juice
300
A pregnant woman in labor has begun to vomit and states that she feels the need to have a bowel movement. This patient is most likely in what phase of labor?
Transition
300
This medication should be kept at the bedside of any patient receiving:
What is magnesium sulfate
300
Upon assessment of a postpartum client, the nurse notices ecchymosis and blood oozing from the IV insertion site. The nurse knows that these symptoms may be indicative of:
What is DIC
300
The bluish tinge often observed in a newborns extremities during the first 12-24 hours is called:
What is acrocyanosis
400
A pregnant woman that is craving laundry starch is likely experiencing which of the following pregnancy symptoms?
What is pica
400
At what station is the widest part of the fetal head between the mother's ischial spines?
What is 0 station
400
This medication that is given to treat postpartum hemorrhage is contraindicated in patients with:
What is hypertension
400
A woman who is two hours postpartum reports intense vaginal pain and pressure. Upon assessment, the woman’s uterus is firmly contracted and her bleeding is scant. The nurse would suspect possible:
What is vaginal hematoma
400
Then nurse is caring for the newborn of a woman who experienced gestational diabetes during pregnancy. What would the nurse expect when assessing the newborn's glucose level shortly after birth?
What is hypoglycemia
500
Methadone is given to pregnant women who are addicted to which illegal substance?
What is heroin
500
Which testing method involves examining vaginal secretions on a microscopic slide to determine whether or or not amniotic fluid is present? (e.g. water has broken)
What is a ferning test
500
This medication is the first-line treatment for postpartum hemorrhage and is frequently given prophylacticly after placental expulsion.
What is pitocin/oxytocin
500
Milk stasis in the breast increases the risk of which infection?
What is mastitis
500
The nurse is assessing the reflexes of a 24 hour old newborn. The nurse strokes the outer edge of the newborn’s foot and notes that the newborn’s toes fan out in response. This is an example of which reflex?
What is babinski's reflex