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Ob/gyn Nursing 102
Ob/gyn Nursing 102
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
09/17/2013

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Term
uterine souffle
Definition
blowing murmur heard along uterus, heard in last month of pregnancy; synchronous with mother's pulse
Term
RPR tests for
Definition
syphilis
Term
What is quad screen used for?
Definition
to determine neural tube defects/trisomy 21. If positive- followed by amniocentesis
Term
In which trimester do all pigmentation changes occur, during pregnancy? (linea nigra, chloasma, erythema, striae gravidarum)
Definition
second trimester
Term
What should a pregnant woman report to the doctor immediately? (7)
Definition
1. Severe headaches
2. Visual changes
3. Hand and face puffiness
4. Spontaneous rupture of membranes
5.Chills and fever
6. Vaginal bleeding
7. abdominal pain
Term
5 signs and symptoms of pre-term labor
Definition
1. low bachpache
2. abdominal pain/cramping
3. pelvic pressure
4. vaginal bleeding/discharge
5. leaking of amniotic fluid
Term
Special instructions for amniocentesis for women up to 20 weeks
Definition
full bladder
Term
special instructions for chorionic villi sampling
Definition
full bladder
Term
Chadwick's sign
Definition
bluish-purple coloration of vaginal mucosa; probable sign of pregnancy
Term
Goodwell's sign
Definition
softening of vagina; leukoreea; probable sign of pregnancy
Term
Hegar's sign
Definition
softening of the lower portion of the uterus
Term
Cullen's sign
Definition
bruising/edema around umbilicus; indicates ectopic pregnancy
Term
critical period, when organogensis happens
Definition
first 9 weeks after conception
Term
TORCH =
Definition
Toxoplasmosis, Other (Hep B), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes
Term
How does toxoplasmosis get from mother to baby?
Definition
transplacental
Term
Transmission of Hep B from mother to fetus
Definition
1. transplacental
2. Blood and body fluids
3. brastfeeding
Term
If the newborn got this disease from the mother, one of the symptoms would be petechiae and later, symptoms similar to mono
Definition
cytomegalovirus
Term
women who use hot tubs and jacuzzis are more likely to get this pregnancy complication
Definition
spontaneous abortion
Term
which medication that dissolutes rapidly growing cells is used to treat tubal pregnancy?
Definition
methotrexate
Term
what is the biggest risk in the case of incompetent cervix?
Definition
second semester spontaneous abortion
Term
surgical method for repairing an incompetent cervix; this needs to be undone as soon as contractions begin
Definition
cerclage
Term
what does folic acid prevent in a pregnancy?
Definition
neural tube defects
Term
this disease has crisis periods during which RBCs occlude blood vessels
Definition
sickle cell anemia
Term
Based on the heart association classification, women in which categories may be suggested not to get pregnant?
Definition
class 3, class 4
Term
Polyhydramnios, macrosomia and rapidly aging placenta are symptoms of...
Definition
diabetes mellitus in mother
Term
at what time during pregnancy does the test for gestational diabetes occur?
Definition
24-28 weeks
Term
at what period during pregnancy could Pregnancy Induced hypertension occur?
Definition
after 20 weeks
Term
9 features of pre-eclampsia
Definition
1. increased blood pressure (over 140/90)
2. Edema (especially of the upper body)
3. Headaches
4. Blurred vision
5. Possibly pulmonary edema
6. Proteinuria
7. Hyper-reflexes
8. Rapid weight gain
9. Possibly epigastric pain
Term
interventions for pre-eclampsia
Definition
1. Bed rest
2. lie predominantly on the Left side
3. Diet high in protein; moderate sodium
4. monitor fetal intake
5. vital signs q4
6. urine dipstick daily
7. i&o
8. deep tendon reflex test
9. MgSO4 (monitor for toxicity!)
10. Blood pressure drugs (Labetalol)
11. Bethamethasone to prepare fetal lungs
12. Decrease stimulations

DELIVER BABY!!!!
Term
What placental problem can occur as a result of eclampsia?
Definition
placental abruption
Term
what is HELLP?
Definition
Laboratory test in the case of severe pre-eclampsia, which test for liver dysfunction
Term
three characteristics of HELLP:
Definition
1. liver damage
2. low platelets
3. hemolysis (bleeding)
Term
malaise, nausea and vomiting, epigastric pain, not necessarily high BP, may be signs of....
Definition
HELLP syndrome
Term
treatment of HELLP
Definition
delivery of baby
Term
bleeding gums, oozing from injection sites, petechiae, hematuria are signs of
Definition
disseminated intravascular coagulation
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