Reproduction
This common over‑the‑counter substance is a known teratogen and should be avoided during pregnancy.
What is alcohol?
A barrier method that also protects against STIs.
What is the male condom?
Using Nagele's rule, calculate the estimated due date (EDD) for a woman whose last menstrual period (LMP) was January 10.
What is October 17? (Subtract 3 months, add 7 days)
The first stage of labor ends when this occurs.
What is complete cervical dilation (10 cm)?
A firm, midline fundus indicates this.
What is normal uterine involution?
Pregnant patients should avoid unpasteurized cheeses and deli meats to reduce the risk of this infection.
What is listeriosis?
A woman using an IUD calls with cramping and spotting. The nurse should assess for these danger signs.
What are: severe pain, fever, foul-smelling discharge, heavy bleeding, or inability to feel the IUD strings (may indicate expulsion or infection)?
A common first‑trimester discomfort caused by hormonal changes.
What is nausea/vomiting?
Contractions that are irregular and do not cause cervical change.
What are Braxton Hicks contractions?
The term for the vaginal discharge after childbirth that progresses from red to pink to white.
What is lochia? (Lochia rubra, serosa, alba)
Pregnant patients should increase their intake of this nutrient to reduce the risk of neural tube defects.
What is folic acid?
A permanent contraceptive method for males.
What is a vasectomy?
The test performed at 24–28 weeks to screen for gestational diabetes.
What is the glucose tolerance test?
This emergency occurs when the fetal head delivers but the shoulders become stuck behind the pubic bone.
What is shoulder dystocia?
These are four risk factors for postpartum depression.
What are: history of depression/anxiety, lack of social support, unplanned pregnancy, traumatic birth experience, financial stress, or personal/family history of PPD? (Any 4 accepted)
The term used to describe a woman who has never carried a pregnancy beyond 20 weeks.
What is nullipara?
A sustained rise in basal body temperature indicates this event has occurred.
What is ovulation?
A dangerous condition characterized by hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks.
What is preeclampsia?
Five factors make up the Bishop Score: dilation, effacement, station, cervical consistency, and this final component.
What is cervical position?
The classic triad of symptoms indicating postpartum infection (endometritis).
What are fever (>100.4°F), uterine tenderness, and foul-smelling lochia?
A woman who delivered twins at 35 weeks and has had one early miscarriage would have this parity.
What is P1 (one birth event beyond 20 weeks, regardless of number of babies)?
This barrier method increases the risk of toxic shock syndrome if left in place too long.
What is the cervical cap?
The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with normal pre-pregnancy BMI.
What is 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg)?
When assessing lochia, the nurse should always check this related postpartum parameter at the same time.
What is fundal tone and position?
Patients with clotting disorders such as DIC or thrombocytopenia are at higher risk for this.
What is postpartum hemorrhage due to impaired clotting?