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which hormone is crucial for maturing of the egg follicle?

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estrogen

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which hormone thickens the endometrium to prepare for zygote implantation and relaxes uterus to maintain pregnancy?

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relaxes uterus

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what are responsible for release of egg in ovulation, increasing labor contractions and opening the cervix for birth?

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prostaglandins

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what hormone decreases to trigger the period?

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progesterone

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when does length of pregnancy calculation start?

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1st day of last menstrual period

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what type of signs are amenorrhea, fatigue, n/v, breast changes, quickening and urinary frequency?

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presumptive

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what type of signs are Hegars, Chadwick’s, Goodells and positive pregnancy test?

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probable signs

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what are the positive signs of pregnancy?

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  • fetal heart sounds
  • visualization of fetus on ultrasound
  • fetal movement palpated by examiner
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what are the functions of the placenta?

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  • transfers nutrients
  • removes waste
  • produces hormones (hCG)
  • transfers IgG
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what is the anatomy of the umbilical cord?

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2 arteries, 1 vein with whartons jelly in between

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what causes supine hypotension?

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uterus compresses the vena cava when client lies on their back

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what intervention should be taken for supine hypotension?

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lie patient on side or semi sitting with knees slightly flexed

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what interventions should be taken for n/v during pregnancy?

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  • crackers at bedside
  • avoid empty stomach
  • avoid spicy/greasy
  • drink fluids
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what is chloasma?

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increase in pigmentation of the face during pregnancy

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what is linea nigra?

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dark line from umbilicus to pubic area during pregnancy

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what is striae gravidarum?

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stretch marks usually on thighs and abdomen

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how early can fetal movements begin to be felt?

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16 weeks

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what is nulligravida?

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never been pregnant

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what is primigravida?

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first pregnancy

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what is multigravida?

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two or more pregnancies

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what is considered a term birth?

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37 weeks or more

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what is considered preterm birth?

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22 -37 weeks

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how is nageles rule performed?

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  • first day of LMP, minus 3 months, add 7 days and a year
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what should client do prior to amniocentesis to reduce risk of bladder punction?

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amniocentesis

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what are the 5 components of the BPP?
- FHR - breathing - body movements - fetal tone - amniotic fluid index
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what should the mom do when they feel movement during a NST?
push the button
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what testing can the nurse expect if the non stress test is non reactive?
BPP
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when will cervical cerclage be removed?
37-39 weeks
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what are the risk factors for ectopic pregnancies?
- STIs - IUD - tubal surgery
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where may referred pain be felt for ectopic pregnancies?
shoulder pain
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what medication may be given to terminate an ectopic pregnancy if rupture has not occurred?
methotrexate
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which procedure salvages the tube for ectopic pregnancy?
salpingostomy
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which procedure is used to surgically removes the tube when ectopic pregnancy pregnancy has ruptured?
laparoscopic salpingectomy
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what is HELLP syndrome?
- hemolysis - elevated liver enzymes - low platelets
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what are manifestations r/t HELLP syndrome?
- anemia and jaundice (hemolysis) - AST, ALT, N/V, epigastric pain (liver damage - bleeding/thrombocytopenia (low platelets)
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what med is used for eclampsia to prevent seizures?
magnesium sulfate
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what are the s/s of mag toxicity?
- absent patellar DTRs - UOP < 30 ml/h - RR <12 - decreased LOC - cardiac dysrhythmias
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what intervention must the nurse perform if mag toxicity is suspected?
- stop the infusion - admin calcium gluconate
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what type of abortion will likely have malodorous discharge?
septic
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what is required for it to be a complete abortion?
full passing of tissue
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what are some nursing actions for abortion?
- bed rest - conduct pregnancy test - use lay term "miscarriage" - emotional support - refer to support groups
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which calcium channel blocker may be given to reduce contractions?
nifedipine
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what dilation occurs in latent phase of stage 1?
0-3 cm
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what dilation occurs in active phase of stage 1?
4-7cm
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what dilation occurs in the transition phase of stage 1?
8-10 cm
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what stage is baby born?
2nd
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what stage is placenta delivered?
3rd
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which stage does recovery occur in?
4th
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what is dilation?
opening of the cervix
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what is effacement?
shortening and thinning of the cervix in prep for child birth
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what is fetal station?
relationship of the fetus to the mothers pelvis (ischial spine)
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what is 0 station?
fetus in line with ischial spine
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what may relieve contractions in false labor?
walking/changing positions
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what are some characteristics of true labor?
- walking increases contraction intensity - dilation - bloody show
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what is likely cause for variable decels?
cord compression
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what is likely cause for late decels?
uteroplacental insufficiency
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what is the intervention for variable decels?
maternal reposition
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what is the intervention for for late decels?
- reposition - oxygen
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what FHR variability level is desired?
moderate
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how far dilation is required for epidural?
4 cm
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what can be administered prior to epidural to reduce hypotension?
fluid bolus
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what is the external palpation of fetus to determine presentation of the fetal part?
Leopold maneuver
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what score is used to determine maternal readiness for labor by evaluating whether the cervix is favorable?
bishop score
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what bishop score would indicate would be indicative of successful induction?
8
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what is a common symptom r/t occiput posterior presentation?
prolonged labor and great back pain
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what is the desired fundal consistency after birth?
firm
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what is involution?
uterus returns to previous states
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what lochia color is expected 1-3 days after delivery?
rubra
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what is subinvolution?
uterus does not return to previous state
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what lochia color is expected 4-10 days after delivery?
serosa
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what lochia color is expected 10-8 weeks postpartum?
10 days - 8 weeks
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how would you document dark red lochia?
dark red color
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how would you document pinkish brown lochia?
serosa
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how would you document yellow, white lochia?
alba
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what psych evaluation questions should the nurse ask prior to discharge for the mother?
presence of SI and HI
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what amount of blood loss is considered a PPH with vaginal delivery?
500 mL
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what blood loss is considered PPH with c-section?
1000 mL
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what priority nonpharm action can the nurse take to prevent PPH?
massage the fundus
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when is methergine contraindicated?
HTN
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when is carboprost (hemabate) contraindicated?
asthma
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what is the SGA classification?
<10th %
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what is the LGA classification?
> 90th %
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what is normal birth weight range?
5.5 lb - 8.8 lb
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what is normal resp pattern for newborn?
30 -60, apnea < 15 sec
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what is a normal newborn HR?
110 - 160
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when should the apgars be performed?
1 and 5 min after delivery
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what are the white spots on babys nose?
milia
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what is the first milk produced called?
colostrum
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what is known as the heat loss from the baby to the cooler room air (fans)?
convection
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what is known as loss of heat from body to cooler solid surface in close proximity, without direct contact (exam tables)?
radiation
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what is known as loss of heat when liquid vaporizes?
evaporation
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what is known as the loss of heat from body in direct contact to cooler surface?
conduction
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what complication may occur when the mother is type O and fetus is anything else?
pathological jaundice
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what medications are commonly administered for the management of RDS?
surfactant

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