Reproductive Systems
What is the main function of prolactin?
Milk production
The umbilical vein carries what type of blood?
Oxygenated blood
What is the appropriate heart rate and respiratory rate range for a newborn?
HR: 110-160bpm
RR: 30-60 breaths/min
Lack of O2 in an infant is commonly associated with an increase in ___?
Red Blood Cells
What is the U.S. Cesarean rate?
32.1%
What day is the mature ovum released?
Day 14
The only antibody that crosses the placenta is?
IgG
What is hypospadias?
When the urethral opening is on the ventral, bottom, side
True or False?
In spina bifida with meningocele, a portion of the spinal cord is poking through the spine.
False
A properly hydrated infant would have how many voids per day?
A minimum of 6 voids a day is adequate
The Follicular phase of the Ovarian Cycle is associated with which phase of the Endometrial Cycle?
Proliferative
True or False?
Laying a newborn on a metal table is an example of Convection heat loss.
False
What are the pre-op requirements before a circumcision is allowed?
12 hours old, received Vit K, peed at least once, has not eaten anything for 1 hour
Risk factors for Transient Tachypnea include...
C-section birth, precipitous delivery, prematurity, macrosomia
A mother has a viral HIV load of 60. Is she able to breastfeed?
No, HIV viral load must be under 50 in order to consider breastfeeding.
What happens to estrogen and progesterone during the Ischemic Phase?
Both hormones decrease
The order of closure for the three fetal shunts is...
Foramen ovale in minutes
Ductus arteriosus in hours
Ductus venosus in days
At 1 minute the newborn has acrocyanosis with a heart rate of 142bpm. Respirations are 54 breaths/min with a strong cry. There is only slight resistance to extension. What is the assigned APGAR?
8
A newborn has a blood glucose of 41mg/dL. What could you expect to see during an assessment of this newborn?
S/S of hypoglycemia: Irritability, jitteriness, poor feeding, temperature instability
A mother suspects that she has mastitis. What is an important education point in regard to breastfeeding?
It is important to continue to breastfeed
Estrogen is high during which phase of the Endometrial Cycle, and why is the increase essential?
Increase in estrogen during the Proliferative Phase is essential for endometrial thickening
List 5 warning signs of respiratory distress.
Cyanosis, Tachypnea, Grunting, Retractions, Nasal flaring
A newborn weighed 3402 grams. Three days later preparing for discharge the baby weighs 3099 grams. Is this an acceptable amount of weight lost?
Yes. 10% weight loss is ok, so long as the baby weighs above 3062 grams they are ok to continue with discharge.
A newborn is having difficulty feeding associated with coughing and choking. When feeding is attempted the newborn begins to appear cyanotic. What do you suspect is wrong with the newborn?
Esophageal Atresia
What is the number one cause of pregnancy-related death in the U.S.?
Mental health conditions