ATI Practice Flashcards
(65 cards)
Aromatherapy
non-pharmacologic therapy using essential oils, RN doesn’t need special certification to use
% of water in breast milk
87%, which is sufficient for infant’s fluid needs; infant does not need add’l fluids and water should not be substituted for breast milk
Interventions for PP hemorrhage
Fundal massage Assess bladder Admin Oxytocin 20U in IV Admin Methylergonovine (Methergine) 0.2 mg IV --Methergine is ergot alkaloid
50g oral glucose load, followed by plasma glucose measurement 1-hr later; what glucose level is considered a positive screen?
130-140 mg/dl, or anything over 140 mg/dl
If woman has a positive screen for 1-hr test, what is next step?
a 3-hr (100g) oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). This is administered after an overnight fast and at least 3 days of unrestricted diet (at least 150 g of carbs) and physical activity
When palpating the fundus 1d post delivery it should be firm and midline, 2 finger breadths above umbilicus. If offset to the left, what could be the cause?
a distended bladder. the nurse needs to assist with emptying bladder or she is at risk for subinvolution of uterus
Introspection
Examine emotions of self
Ambivalence
simultaneous occurrence of conflicting feelings; feeling excited and overwhelmed about the upcoming birth of infant
What is the first action the nurse should take when a mother states her “water broke”?
Monitor the fetal heart rate!!! C-O-A-T: Nurse then would assess amniotic fluid (Color, unusual odor, amt, time), perform Nitrazine test to determine pH, and check cervical dilation.
If a newborn is hypoglycemic, what are the s/s?
irregular RR, lethargy, feeding difficulty (latch on), jitteriness, thermal instability
What will happen with the NB abdomen when hypokalemia occurs?
abdominal distention
Why is folic acid intake pertinent for preconception counseling?
Adequate intake is necessary for closure of neural tube during gestation and the best way to ensure availability is for maternal consumption prior to and during pregnancy.
What do late decelerations indicate on fetal monitor?
uteroplacental insufficiency (insufficient blood flow to the placenta)
What is an indication of fetal well-being on HR monitor?
baseline variability
Why is oxytocin given?
Augment labor. If there is cessation of uterine dilation, or want to induce labor it causes the uterus to contract.
What causes bloody show?
effacement and dilation of cervix
At 39 weeks, what is the amount of amniotic fluid?
1L or 1000mL
What is the most likely complication of ruptured membranes? How is it indicated?
Infection. Indicated by maternal tachycardia. Should be reported to Provider. If she is preterm and has premature ROM, nurse should monitor pt temp q2h
Respiratory s/s of NB developing sepsis?
tachypnea, bradycardia, apnea, grunting, nasal flaring, retractions, decr O2 sat, metabolic acidosis,
CV s/s of NB developing sepsis?
decreased CO, tachycardia, hypotension, decreased perfusion
CNS s/s of NB developing sepsis?
temp instability, lethargy, hypotonia, irritability, seizures
GI s/s of NB developing sepsis?
feeding intolerance (decr sucking strength and intake; incr residuals), abdominal distention, vomiting, diarrhea
Skin s/s of NB developing sepsis?
jaundice, pallor, petechiae, mottling
Why is the side-lying position recommended?
b/c it promotes uterine perfusion and feta-placental oxygenation by eliminating pressure on the ascending vena cave and descending aorta, which can lead to supine hypotension