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risk factors/indications for fetal assessment

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1) biophysical
2) psychosocial
3) sociodemographic

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biophysical risk factors indicating need for fetal assessment

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Genetic
* gene mutations
* inherited disorders
* ABO incompatibility
* multiple gestation
* large fetal size
Nutritional status
* folic acid and/or iron deficiency
* closely spaced pregnancies
* anemia
Medical and obstetric disorders
* chronic HTN
* IDDM
* type 2 DM
* HIV

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psychosocial risk factors indicating need for fetal assessment

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1) smoking - constricts vessels and leads to low birth weight baby
2) caffeine - > 200mg/day (12oz coffee) leads to IUGR
3) alcohol - any amount can lead to FASD
4) drugs - teratogenic, CNS depression, NAS
5) psychological status - medications, IPV, situational crises

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IUGR

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intrauterine growth restriction

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FASD

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fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

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IPV

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intimate partner violence

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IDDM

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insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

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what hematocrit value indicates anemia?

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HCT < 33%

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recommended folic acid supplementation for a woman of childbearing age:

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400mcg daily

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recommended folic acid supplementation for a woman in the first three months of pregnancy who has Hx of baby with NTD:

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4mg

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food sources of folate/folic acid:

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1) liver (chicken, goose, turkey, beef, etc)
2) legumes
3) beans
4) leafy greens

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what legumes are a good source of folic acid?

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black eyed peas, garbanzo beans, lentils

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what beans are a good source of folic acid?

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black and pinto

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what leafy greens are a good source of folic acid?

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spinach, collards, broccoli

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iron is better absorbed with which vitamin?

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vitamin C

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what are the sociodemographic risk factors that indicate a need for fetal assessment?

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1) low income
2) lack of prenatal care
3) age (adolescents or mature parents)
4) parity
5) marital status
6) residence
7) ethnicity
8) environmental factors
9) SDOH

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what conditions are pregnant adolescents at higher risk of?

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1) anemia
2) preeclampsia
3) prolonged labor
4) contracted pelvis and cephalopelvic disproportion

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what conditions are mature pregnant women at risk for?

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1) chronic HTN & preeclampsia
2) diabetes
3) prolonged labor
4) cesarean birth
5) placenta previa
6) placental abruption
7) death

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what conditions is the fetus of a mature pregnant woman at higher risk for?

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1) low birth weight and macrosomia
2) chromosomal abnormalities
3) congenital malformations
4) neonatal death

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what are women pregnant for the first time at higher risk for?

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1) preeclampsia
2) dystocia

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dystocia

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long or difficult labor that results in a lack of progress during labor

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what are unmarried pregnant women at higher risk of?

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increased mortality and morbidity
* higher risk for preeclampsia due to inadequate prenatal care

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SDOH

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social determinants of health - availability and quality of healthcare

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PUBS

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percutaneous umbilical cord sampling (infrequently used)

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AFP
alpha fetoprotein
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screening vs. diagnostic tests
* screening - to discover an increased risk for a fetus having a condition * diagnostic - determine that a fetus has a condition (with as much certainty as possible)
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ex. of screening and diagnostic tests
* screening for trisomy 21 - nuchal translucency ultrasound at 15 weeks * diagnostic for trisomy 21 - amniocentesis positive for trisomy 21
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examples of biophysical assessments
1) daily kick count (begin at 26-28 weeks) 2) ultrasound 3) MRI
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kick count goal:
10 movements within 2 hours
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fetal alarm signal
the absence of fetal movements for 12 hours
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when is ultrasound used on pregnant women?
throughout pregnancy (all three trimesters)
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during the second and third trimesters, ultrasound is used to assess:
1) fetal viability, number, position, age, growth patterns, and anomalies 2) placental location and condition 3) presence of uterine fibroids or anomalies 4) presence of adnexal masses 5) cervical length
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AFV
amniotic fluid volume
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AFI
amniotic fluid index - depth of amniotic fluid in all 4 quadrants
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DVP
deepest vertical pocket
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Specs for AFI findings:
* < 5cm = oligohydamnios (amniotic fluid deficiency) * 5 - 24cm = normal * > 25cm = polyhydramnios (excessive amniotic fluid)
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Specs for DVP findings:
* < 2cm = oligohydramnios * 2 - 8cm = normal * > 8cm = polyhydramnios
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MRI for fetal assessment
* used to assess soft tissues (fetal or maternal) * can diagnose placental issues **not used often**
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amniocentesis
collection of fetal cells via insertion of a needle into the uterus *done after week 14 when the uterus is in the abdomen
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what does an amniocentesis detect?
1) diagnosis of congenital abnormalities and genetic disorders 2) assessment of lung maturity 3) karyotype 4) fetal hemolytic disease
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what does increased AFP levels detected in an amniocentesis indicate?
possible neural tube defect
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what are the risks of amniocentesis?
**risk level <1%** 1) miscarriage 2) bleeding (Rh neg rhogam) 3) infection 4) injury to fetus/fetal death
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when its PUBS most commonly used?
during IUT (intrauterine transfusion) during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters
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examples of biochemical fetal assessments:
1) amniocentesis 2) chorionic villus sampling (CVS) 3) PUBS 4) maternal tests
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what is assessed during an amniocentesis to determine lung maturity?
lecithin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio or the presence of PG or LBC
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what maternal tests are performed for fetal assessment?
1) alpha fetoprotein (AFP) - detects neural tube defects (spina bifida, myelomeningocele, anencephaly) 2) genetic screening - detects fetal chromosomal abnormalities 3) Coombs - checks for Rh incompatibility 4) cell-free DNA - detects chromosomal abnormalities and sex
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when is chorionic villus sampling done?
10-12 weeks
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difference between amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling:
amniocentesis - u/s is used with a needle that is inserted into the uterus through the abdomen chorionic villus sampling - u/s used also but sample is collected via catheter that is inserted through the vagina and cervix
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FHR
fetal heart rate
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abnormal FHR patterns are associated with:
fetal hypoxemia
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if uncorrected, fetal hypoxemia can...
lead to fetal hypoxia that can cause metabolic acidosis
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what are ways to detect FHR?
1) doppler 2) ultrasound transducer 3) internal fetal monitor (IFM or FSE) - ROM has to have occurred to do this
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what are ways to detect uterine contractions?
1) tocotransducer/tocodynamometer (toco) 2) intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) - used when ROM occurs
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what do the vertical lines on EFM monitors mean?
thick red lines indicate 1 minute small boxes are 10 seconds across and 10 bpm up and down
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on an EFM monitor, what is displayed on the top section and what is displayed on the bottom section?
top - FHR bottom - uterine contractions
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how do you calculate the curation of uterine contractions?
from onset to onset
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what is baseline FHR on EFM?
baseline - average over a 10 minute period normal: 110 - 160 BPM
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describe EFM variability for FHR
* absent: undetectable * minimal: 5 or less * moderate: 6 - 25 * marked: more than 25
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what is the optimal variability for FHR on EFM?
moderate: 6-25
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what is an acceleration (FHR on EFM)
fetus < 32 weeks:10 bpm in 10 seconds or less fetus > 32 weeks: 15 bpm in 15 seconds or less
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types of decelerations
1) early 2) late 3) variable 4) prolonged
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prolonged acceleration
> 2 minutes but < 10 minutes
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prolonged deceleration
> 2 minutes < 10 minutes
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EFM bradycardia
rate: <110bpm duration: >10 minutes
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EFM tachycardia
rate: >160bpm duration: >10 minutes
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EFM tracing categories
* CAT 1: low risk of acid-base imbalance - normal baseline, moderate variability, +/- accels, +/- early decels * CAT 2: indeterminate significance * CAT 3: abnormal - likely abnormal acid-base balance - absent variability of baseline WITH recurrent late decels, recurrent variables, bradycardia OR sinusoidal pattern
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VEAL CHOP
V-variable deceleration C-cord compression E-early deceleration H-head compression A-acceleration O-okay! L-late deceleration P-placental insufficiency
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Minimal variability of baseline:
can result from: * **fetal hypoxemia and metabolic acidemia** can also result from: * fetal sleep cycles * fetal tachycardia * extreme prematurity * medications that cause CNS depression * congenital abnormalities * preexisting neurologic injury
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moderate variability of baseline:
considered normal - predicts normal fetal acid-base balance
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Sinusoidal pattern in FHR baseline
* occurs with severe fetal anemia (uncommon) * associated with chorioamnionitis, fetal sepsis, and administration of opioid analgesics
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early deceleration
* gradual and occurs with contractions - head compressed by contraction * onset of decel coincides with beginning of uterine contraction and recovery takes place when uterine contraction subsides * decel is a uniform shape
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late deceleration
* gradual and nadir occurs after peak of contraction - disruption of oxygen transfer * periodic - occurs in relation to contractions
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nadir
lowest point of a deceleration
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variable deceleration
* abrupt onset - can occur at anytime and at variable intervals * must be 15x15 to count * episodic - occur with no particular relation to contractions * occur due to umbilical cord compression
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prolonged decelerations
last longer than 2 minutes
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what is the L&D nurses role?
1) monitor fetus and uterine status throughout labor 2) chart fetal strip and uterine activity every 15-30 minutes 3) alert providers to concerning strips 4) intrauterine resuscitation
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what may be involved with intrauterine resuscitation?
1) decrease or DC oxytocin 2) turn or reposition - left lateral offers best uteroplacental oxygenation 3) fluid bolus ~250-500mL 4) Terbutaline 0.25mg SC - tocolysis 5) 10L O2 via nonrebreather face mask
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normal umbilical blood gas levels (artery)
pH: 7.2-7.3 pCO2: 45-55 pO2: 15-25 base deficit: <12
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normal umbilical blood gas levels (vein)
pH: 7.3-7.4 pCO2: 35-45 pO2: 25-35 base deficit: <12
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umbilical blood gas levels indicating fetal respiratory acidemia
pH: <7.2 pCO2: elevated base deficit: <12
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umbilical blood gas levels indicating fetal metabolic acidemia
pH: <7.2 pCO2: normal base deficit: 12 or more
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umbilical blood gas levels indicating fetal mixed acidemia
pH: <7.2 pCO2: elevated base deficit: 12 or more
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NST
non-stress test
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describe non-stress test
* 20 minute strip **reactive** > 2 accels in 20 minutes, normal baseline, moderate variability **non-reactive** < 2 accels in 20 minutes, abnormal baseline, variability, or + decels
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is a non-stress test is non-reactive what should be next?
further monitoring consider CST/BPP
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CST
contraction stress test - provides warning of fetal compromise earlier than NST
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describe a contraction stress test
* pt given oxytocin or nipple stim to cause contractions; oxytocin is titrated to achieve 3 contractions (lasting 40-60 seconds) in 10 minutes **negative** no late decels **positive** persistent and consistent late decels coinciding with more than half of the contractions
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what does uterine contraction do to FHR?
reduces uterine blood flow--> reduces placental perfusion-->reduces O2 to fetus--> reduces FHR
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when is an APGAR score done?
1 and 5 minutes after birth. if abnormal it will continue to be done till normal score achieved
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APGAR scoring
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teratogenic drugs
can cause deformities in babies
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components of a quad screen:
1) MSAFP (maternal serum alpha-fetogrotein) 2) unconjugated estriol 3) hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin 4) dimeric inhibin A
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when is the quad screen performed?
between 15-22 weeks
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results of a quad test that indicate trisomy 21:
* MSAFP and unconjugated estriol decreased * hCG and inhibin levels increased
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results of a quad screen that indicate trisomy 18:
* MSAFP, unconjugated estriol, and hCG levels decreased * inhibin not included in diagnosis
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