Assessment
A pregnant client comes in for a regular pre-natal visit. She tells the nurse that she has been experiencing irregular contractions
What is Braxton Hicks?
A pregnant client experiences back pain caused by an excessive spinal curve resulting from an enlarged uterus
What is Lordosis
A partnership that includes all involved healthcare professionals working together to deliver the best quality care to the patient.
What is Interprofessional collaboration
RN established a therapeutic relationship with the pregnant client and their families in order to improve the overall patient outcomes.
clue: standard
What is professional relationship
The nurse asks the client who she considers to be family, and further explores if there's someone who can support or lend a helping hand during the pregnancy.
What is Family Assessment
The client complained about feeling lightheaded, tired, and weak. The doctor had blood work done and recommended iron supplements.
What is anemia
Expecting mothers go to classes to build confidence and gain knowledge about what to expect after birth in terms of breastfeeding
What is a lactation consultant
A RN who works in community health promote physical activity, healthy eating, and smoking reduction to his prenatal patients
(clue: standard)
What is Health Promotion
The nurse notes palpable softening of the uterine segment at 6 weeks
What is Hegar's sign
The pregnant client is experiencing shortness of breath due to pressure on the diaphragm
What is an enlarged uterus
Pregnancy is a stressful period, it can be mentally exhausting and can also exacerbate any existing mental health conditions
What is a psychologist
RN's in labor and delivery are assisting in developing a new online program focusing on stress reduction for new parents. They decide to complete a rapid literature review to find the best evidence to guide their planning.
What is Evidence informed practice
The client comes for first prenatal assessment to find out expected delivery date, she tells the nurse that her LMP was October 19 2020. (Clue:Naegele's rule)
What is July 26 2021
During pregnancy, the volume of blood in your body increases, and there's also an added pressure from the uterus to the inferior vena cava (a large vein that carries blood back to the heart from feet and legs) resulting in enlarged and twisted veins
What is varicose veins
The prenatal period is a time where it can make a word of difference, if adequate support is given, from not just your physician but a variety of health professionals
(**list 3)
What is a Lactation consultant
What is a Chiropractor
What is a Midwife
What is a Physiotherapist
What is a Psychologist /therapist
PHN provides health teaching for women with gestational diabetes in their management of the condition to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes after the pregnancy.
What is Prevention and Health Protection
The nurse measures the fundal height of client who is at 25 weeks to be 30cm.
What is large for gestational age?
Ankle edema is common during the second and third trimester. it results from vasodilation ,venous stasis, and increased venous pressure below uterus. There are many interventions to relieve it.
clue: name 2 interventions
What is elevating legs (2x/day)
What is wearing supportive stockings
What is sleeping in a side lying position
What is avoiding sitting/standing in one position for long periods