Intake
What does LMP stand for?
Last Menstrual Period
How often do prenatal visits usually occur initially?
Every 4 weeks.
How many meals and snacks should pregnant adolescents receive daily?
3 meals and 3 healthy snacks.
Pregnant adolescents have a higher risk of what blood condition?
Anemia.
Name one sign that labor may be starting.
Regular contractions, water breaking, bloody show, pelvic pressure, lower back pain.
Name two allergies that should be reviewed during intake
Food allergies and medication allergies
What specialist is pregnant adolescents referred to for prenatal care?
An Obstetrician (OB).
Which vitamin helps prevent neural tube defects?
Folic Acid.
When should screening for gestational diabetes occur?
24–28 weeks gestation.
What is the first thing staff should do when labor appears to be starting?
Stay calm and reassure the resident.
what exam is scheduled after the intake assessment?
Initial Medical Examination (IME)
Within how many business days must an obstetric ultrasound be completed after the IME?
Within 5 business days.
How much water should pregnant adolescents drink daily?
8–10 cups per day.
What blood pressure reading meets the definition of hypertension in pregnancy?
140/90 mmHg or higher.
What hospital does Loma Alta typically use for delivery?
Valley Regional Hospital.
What should staff ask regarding the baby's movement?
Whether fetal movement has been felt and if it is normal.
Name three things monitored during prenatal visits.
Blood pressure, weight, fetal heart rate, fundal height, fetal movement.
Name two nutrients important during pregnancy.
Iron, folic acid, calcium, protein.
Name three warning signs of preeclampsia.
Severe headache, vision changes, facial swelling, hand swelling, upper abdominal pain.
Name three symptoms that require immediate emergency medical care.
Heavy bleeding, seizures, severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, no fetal movement, severe headache with vision changes.
Name four things assessed during the physical assessment.
Vital Signs, mobility/gait, scalp for lice, skin condition, edema, injuries, bruising.
What are the primary goals of prenatal care?
Keep mother healthy, support fetal growth, prevent complications, and ensure safe delivery.
Name three substances that should be avoided during pregnancy.
Alcohol, tobacco/nicotine, illicit drugs.
Name two situations requiring referral to a specialist.
Severe hypertension, preeclampsia, uncontrolled gestational diabetes, fetal growth restriction, congenital abnormalities, preterm labor.
A resident at 35 weeks reports severe headache, vision changes, facial swelling, and decreased fetal movement. What should staff do?
Call 911 immediately, notify the supervisor and Medical Department, stay with the resident, document observations, and prepare for emergency transport.