The nurse explains that implantation is the embedding of the fertilized ovum in the uterine mucosa. This implantation usually occurs in the
What is the fundus of the uterus
100
a client who is 32 weeks pregnant complains of a backache. explain the reason for the backache
What is posture changes caused by enlarging abdomen cause discomfort
100
a woman who is about 2 weeks before her due date tells the nurse that the baby has dropped and she is having urinary frequency again. the nurse assesses this as
What is lightening
100
involuntary contractions responsible for effacement, dilation and descent of fetus
What is primary powers
100
sustained depression of fetal heart rate baseline below 120bpm, may be caused by vagal tone
What is bradycardia
200
the nurse lecturing to a class of pregnant women explains that the fetus is protected from most bacterial invasions by
What is placental barrier
200
nausea and vomiting that interferes with intake/fluid balance and may restrict fetal growth
What is hyperemesis gravidarum
200
contractions vary in length and intensity, rarely follow a pattern and stop with relaxation
What is false labor
200
physical condition evaluated at birth, includes heart rate, respiratory effect, muscle tone, reflex irritability color.
What is APGAR score
200
antepartum hemorrhage that occurs before the delivey of baby with premature separation of placenta
What is placental abruption
300
presumptive signs of pregnancy are indicators that woman is pregnant, but could be other conditions. Name 2 presumptive signs of pregnancy
What is amenorrhea, nausea and vomiting, frequent urination, breast changes
300
pain that occurs as a result of abnormal uterine activity. embryo is still alive, mild bleeding may occur and the cervix remains closed.
What is threatened abortion
300
oxytocin stimulation, progesterone withdrawal, estrogen stimlation and fetal cortisols
What is onset of labor
300
applied intracervically, contractions may begin within 1 hour, fetal heart tones must be monitored
What is prostaglandin gel
300
client just delivered her baby by C-sectionn, she is in recovery room. Her vital signs are stable but she is not fully awake. what is the nursing priority
What is maintain a patent airway
400
the nurse explains that the placenta functions as an endocrine gland, secreting estrogen and progesterone as well as
What is human chorionic gonadotropin or HCG
400
condition where the placenta is implanted or partially in the lower part of the uterus
What is placental previa
400
the nurse reassures the patient that the method used to determine the size of the true pelvis with no detrimental effects
What is ultrasonography
400
delivery may be performed if previous incision is low transverse, no other uterine scarring
What is VBAC
400
a vagal response that may be caused by cord compression, initial fetal response would be increased fetal heartrate to compensate
What is variable decelerations
500
using five digit system, explain the following:
3-2-0-1-3
What is she has been pregnant 3 times, has delivered 2 times, has no premature deliveries, has had 1 abortion and has 3 living children
500
bleeding, spotting with abnormally increasing chorionic villi, no fetus present, rapid uterine growth and higher levels of HCG
What is molar pregnancy or hydatidiform mole
500
observing fetal monitor you recognize that the fetal heart rate decreases to 120bpm at the beginning of the contraction and returns to baseline at 155bpm at the end of contraction.
What is early deceleration due to head compression
500
allows head to move through pelvis. largest diameter of head aligns with largest part of pelvis