First line drug to help control hemorrhage but also used as induction agent
Pitocin(oxytocin)
The umbilical cord normally has __ arteries and __ vein.
2 arteries ans 1 vein
what is an amniotomy
artificial rupture of membranes
A new mother asks the nurse when the "soft spot" on her son's head will go away. The nurse's answer is based on the knowledge that the anterior fontanel closes after birth by _____ months.
a. 2
b. 8
c. 12
d. 18
D 18 to 24 Months
Painless, Heavy, Bright red vaginal bleeding
Placental Abruption
Medication given to help mature fetal lungs in the event a preterm delivery is expected
Betamethasone
To prevent her from developing Rh antibodies, an Rh-negative primigravida should receive ____ after delivering an Rh-positive neonate.
Rhogam
The second stage of labor begins with__
and ends with __.
full dilation , delivery of infant
A woman with asthma is experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage. Which drug would NOT be used to treat her bleeding because it may exacerbate her asthma?
a. Pitocin
b. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
c. Hemabate
d. Fentanyl
C Hemabate
The Term used to describe a seizure during pregnancy related to a hypertensive episode
eclampsia
Medication to prevent seizure activity
Magnesium
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During a vaginal birth, a birthing person experienced a second-degree perineal laceration. What is a characteristic of a second-degree laceration?
It involves only the vaginal mucosa.
It extends through the vaginal and perineal muscles.
It is the least severe type of laceration.
It does not require suturing.
b. extends through the vaginal and perineal muscles
In caring for an immediate postpartum client, you note petechiae and oozing from her IV site. You would monitor her closely for the clotting disorder:
a. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
b. Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE)
c. Hemorrhage
d. HELLP syndrome
A. DIC
What does HELLP the acronym mean
Hemolysis elevated liver enzymes low platlets
Uterine relaxant injection for uterine hyperstimulation
terbutaline
a rare type of identical twins who share both a single placenta and a single amniotic sac
mono mono
early
In the fourth stage of labor, a full bladder increases the risk for
A. Hemorrhage
B. Dissesminated intravascular coagulation
C. Infection
D. Shock
A. hemorrhage
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client for possible preeclampsia. Which symptom would be indicative of this diagnosis?
Edema in the feet
Active fetal movement
Proteinuria
Seizures
Proteinuria
Medication used to ripen the cervix for labor
prostaglandins (cytotec)
A patient who is 35 weeks pregnant states she thinks her "water broke" but she isn't sure because it is a very little amount. What do you anticipate the MD will order first?*
A. Ultrasound
B Amniocentesis
C. Nitrazine strip test
D. Nonstress test
C. nitrazine strip test
The nurse is monitoring a client in labor. The nurse suspects umbilical cord compression if which is noted on the external monitor tracing during a contraction?
1. Variability
2. Accelerations
3. Early decelerations
4. Variable decelerations
4.variable decelerations
A birthing person who delivered a newborn vaginally is receiving care in the labor and birth unit. The health-care provider diagnosed a retained placenta. What is the primary risk associated with a retained placenta?
neonatal jaundice
postpartum hemorrhage
delayed bonding
postpartum anemia
b. postpartum hemorrhage
abnormally low implantation of the placenta so that it extends over or covers the cervical os
placenta previa