Test 2 C/S Flashcards

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1 Reason

Reasons for C/S

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Labor arrest Dilation Stops
Nonreassuring fetal tracing Cat 2 or 3
Malpresentation Breech, Transverse, Occoput posistion
Multiple gestation
Maternal/fetal reasons
Preeclampsia
Maternal request

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C/S Increased Risk

Maternal/ Infant

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Infection 5 - 20x
Hemorrhage
Urinary tract trauma
Paralytic ileus
Anesthesia (aspiration)

Infant

Transient Tachypnea
Laceration / Trauma

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It is recommended that mothers wait at home until True Labor begins then go to the hospital

T or F

A

T

This will prevent C sections
Walking helps the most

Regular, strong contractions that are occurring every 5 minutes or less, lasting for at least a minute each, for a period of at least an hour, or if her water breaks, regardless of contraction strength

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Before giving Pitocin what should the uterus state be…

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Ripe

Thinned out

Give misoprostol to ripe the cervix

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What would be a good candidate for TOLAC/VBAC

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When the last birth was theyes babies fault they couldn’t be born vaginal.

Breech baby / Issues with fetal heart tones

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Decrease C section rate most in which type

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Nulliparous women with a term, Singleton baby in vertex posistion delivered without C Section

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Transient respiratory morbidity is higher in CS than VB why?

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Fluid in lungs

Vag birth squeezes the fluid out of the lungs

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CS Urgency Time frame

Scheduled

Unscheduled Add-On

Urgent

STAT

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Scheduled: Planned preassigned date

Unscheduled Add-On: Non emergency Wait until patient is 6Hrs NPO

Urgent: Decesion to incision time <30 min

STAT: Deceaion to incision <10 min

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Home CS prep the night before

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NPO Past midnight

Reg meds (sip water)

Diabetic meds esp important (Insulin drip in OR)

NO SHAVING WITH REG RWZOR

SHOWER night before

Hibiclens (Chlorhexidine)

Remove all metal (rings ect)

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Prep OP CS Orders

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CBC T&S

IV 18 G

INTRADERMAL Lidocaine PRN for IV start

LR 125 cc / hr

500cc Bolus prior to spinal anesthesia

Antibiotic 1 - 2 G Cephalexin
<80KG = 1G / >80Kg = 2G

Bicitra (Sodium citrate) Neutralize Stomach Acid & Nausea. Taste Sour

So not to aspirate Acid contents

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SCDs during C/S

Foley?

What does the ElectroCautery ground pad do? LOCATION?

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Yes

Yes

Purpose: Prevents electrical burns by dispersing the current over a larger surface area as it exits the body.

Placement: thigh or buttock good skin contact, far from bony prominences, metal implants, and the surgical site

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Difference between a Spinal & Epidural

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Spinal injects all meds at once

Epidural stays in and continue to infuse

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If woman is in labor for 24 hours which procedure is added to the C/S

This procedure wouldn’t be done if it was a scheduled CS

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Betadine perineal area

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Chlorohexiden wipe on abdominal area will be tinted orange. Explan to mom why orange

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Ok

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Lower Transverse Cesarean are the typical

Why would a classical be used?

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Past vertical scar from surgery and surgeon wants to use the same entry

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CS layers (7)

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Studying all Friday may provide us A’s

Skin
Adipose
Fascia - possible adhesions if R C/S
Muscle
Peritoneum
Uterus
Amniotic sac- May feel pressure / tugging when baby born. No pain

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_____ is used to protect the ballder from the scalple.

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Bladder blade

This will happen right before uterine incision before baby is pull3d out

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Circulating RN responsibility

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4 counts: Instruments, Sponges, Needles

Documention: Team members, Times, Delivery/baby information

Calculate QBL

Ensure sterile field

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Is oxytocin continued in the PACU?

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Yes

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If PCA or Duramorph - morphine-like (Intrathecal route -Spine) monitor for…

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Respiratory depression/ effectiveness of pain control

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What are priority assessment in the PACU 2 HRS postop

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Fundal height/ Lochia

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______ involves holding a pillow, blanket, or specially designed splinting device firmly against the surgical site when coughing, sneezing, or moving.

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Splinting

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Most effective birth control method

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Implantation 0.05 failure rate

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Top 5 most effective birth control methods

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Implantation 0.05
IUD 0.2 - 0.8
Sterilization 0.15 - 0.5
Injection 6
Pill 9

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Failure rate of condom
18%
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Fetal Hypoxemia causes Brady / Tachycardia
Tachycardia
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Accelerations have this time to reach their peak amount
<30 seconds Abrupt
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Cephopelvic disproportion happens with which deceleration...
Early 😀
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How often is mom having contractions Is called.... Is measured how? What units? CORRECT
UC frequency Range (From beginning of one contraction to beginning of next) Minutes EX 2 - 3 minutes
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How long do the contractions last? Is called... How to measure? Which units?
Duration Range (From beginning to end) Seconds EX 50 - 100 Seconds
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How long must contraction be to be considered a contraction
Atleast 40 seconds
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Describe ideal uterus resting tone between contractions
Soft & non tender
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BMI <18.5 18.5 - 24.9 25 - 29.9 >30 Total preggers weight gain? Weekly 2nd & 3rd trimester
<18.5 ( 28 - 40) 18.5 - 24.9 (25 - 35) 25 - 29.9 (15 - 25) >30 (11 - 20) <18.5 (1lb week) 18.5 - 24.9 (1lb week) 25 - 29.9 (0.5 lb week) >30 (0.5 lb week)
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Fre
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A rise of ____ % in hCG over 48 hours can be considered normal
35%
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Pregnancy Presumptive symptoms Probable symptoms Positive
Presumptive symptoms Fatigue N/V Urinary frequency Amenorrhea Breast changes Probable symptoms Chadwick sign: Bluish vag, cervix, vulva Goodell sign: softening vag portion of cervix from Vascularization Hegar sign: Softening of cervical isthmus (Cervical portion between uterus & vag) POSITIVE Hcg TEST Positive: IUP Intrauterine pregnancy on US, Fetal heart tones / movements
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Diastasis recti....
Separation of the rectus abdominal abs
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Match these words to the appropriate trimester Identify with the mother role Prepares for birth Ambivalent
Ambivalent 1st Identify with the mother role 2nd Prepares for birth 3rd
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Which week does a primitive heart beat start
3rd
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All major organ systems formed Most vulnerable to Teratogens
3 - 8
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Heart begins to pump Arms and legs bud Facial features beginning to form Weeks....
5 - 8
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Extremities developed External Genital differentiated Weeks
9 - 12
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Fetus begins to move Urine begins to form Weeks....
13 - 16
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Meconium begins to collect in bowel Weeks
17 - 20
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Skin wrinkled, red, vernix, lanugo Lungs begin to dev surfactant Weeks
21 - 24
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Eyes partially opened Respiratory system still imature Weeks
25 - 28
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Toe nails present Testies descended Weeks
29 - 32
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Skin thicker, less wrinkled Subcutaneous fat accumulation Excelente chance for survival
33 - 36
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Baby gains fat Nails extend beyond nail bed Weeks
37 - 40
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AFI range indicative of fetal well being
8 - 20
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Which fetal cord structure carries blood woth the most O²
Umbilical vein
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Connects the pulmonary artery & descending aorta
Ductus Arteriosus
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Which shunt closes first
Foramen Ovale (minutes)
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Which shunt causes a Murmur to be heard. When does it close
Ductus Arteriosus Gradually 15 - 24 hrs
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Routine & Non routine 1st prenatal visit 1st trimester screening Correct
1st prenatal visit Pregnancy test Blood/urine test Dating ultrasound 1st trimester screening Maternal blood serum: Checking for chromosomal abnormalities (Downs) Nuchal Translucency Test: This is an ultrasound that measures the clear space at the back of the fetal neck. Increased thickness in this nuchal translucency can be associated with a higher risk of chromosomal abnormalities, like Down syndrome, as well as congenital heart defects. Non - Routine Cell free DNA: Screening Test checks maternal blood for Chromosomal abnormalities Chorionic Villus Sampling: Diagnostic Small piece of the placenta is removed and cells analyzed to diagnose chromosomal abnormalities
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VDRL , RPR Test for...
Syphilis
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Taking OTC vitamins is the best practice for baby health T or F
F Only take prescribed vitamins
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Reflexes disappear in this order give dates Rooting Moro Palmar / Plantar Babinski Sucking
Rooting 3 - 4 months Moro 5 - 6 months Palmar / Plantar 2 -3 & 8 -9 months Babinski 8- 9 months Sucking 12 months
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Abnormal reasons why no reflexes Rooting Moro Palmar/Plantar Babinski Sucking
Rooting: Premature, neurological, drugs Moro: Absent CNS dysfunction Palmar/Plantar: Neurological defects Babinski: bilateral CNS / Unilateral Nerve damage Sucking: Premature, neurological, drugs
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Age infant to sit with support? Age to sit by themselves?
6 - 8 8 - 12
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Which age for object permence
8 - 12 months
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____ is given to preggers mom in the 3rd trimester to prevent whooping cough
Dtap vaccine
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Pregnancy related mortality ratio Which groups are most likely to die
Black Indians White Asians Latinos
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____ % of PRMR can be prevented
60%
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Which ethic considerations is most important
Nonmalifence
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_______ is the principle that all people are of equal moral worth and deserve equal rights, opportunities, and resources.
Egalitarianism
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Placental Placement and considerations Anterior Posterior Previa Low laying
Anterior: Feels less kicks and harder to measure heart rate Posterior: Desired, easier to feel movements and measure HR Previa: avoid strenuous task / Bedtime rest / C/S maybe needed if during 3rd Low laying: Low but not covering cervix. Will move up as uterus expands
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Does the morning after pill affect a 1 month old fetus?
No, only stops implantation