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Complications in Pregnancy II
All kinds of disorders with pregnancy and treatments
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Health Care
Undergraduate 4
02/09/2011

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Are oxytocin contractions, hypotonic or hyertonic? 

And what does it decrease?

Definition

hypertonic.

 

placental perfusion

Term
Risk of Mag Sulfate is what two depressions and what is abscent.
Definition

CNS

Respiratory

absent tendon reflexes

Term
hyperreflexia is seen in what disease
Definition
preeclampsia
Term
ABO compatibility may cause
Definition
hyperbilirubinemia
Term
Type I diabetes risk for what three things
Definition
HTN, UTI, Ketosis
Term
pre existing diabetes in mother, child at risk for
Definition
congential abnormalities
Term
6 complications of pre existing diabetes is
Definition
hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, hydramnios, preeclampsi UTI, PROM
Term
what does pre existing diabetes create besides congenital abnormalities in the child
Definition
macrosomia, hypoglycemia
Term
HIV drug is
Definition
HDV (zidovudine)
Term
non viral disease (3)
Definition
toxoplasmosis, gbs, tb
Term
The 4 P's are
Definition
powers, passengers, passage, psyche
Term
meconium aspiration can be caused by
Definition
prolonged pregnancy
Term
if neonate keeps growing then
Definition
dysfunctional labor
Term
Amniotic fluid embolism can occur most likely when
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labor is intense and membranes rupture
Term
trauma care depends on
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gestational age and if fetus is alive.
Term
what can cause infection, two things.
Definition
increased blood supply to pelvis and alkalinization to vagina by amniotic fluid.
Term
what 6 things are late term infants at risk for
Definition
respiratory, thermoregulation, feeding problems, sepsis, hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinea
Term
Characteristics of preterm in size, how they move, skin, what's on skin and ears, and genitals
Definition
small, limp, red skin, lots of vernix and lanugo, immature ears and genitals
Term
if decreased surfactant, too much energy to breathe then....
Definition
atelectasis
Term
respiratory problems present with (3)
Definition
weak cough reflexes, narrow passeway, weak muscles
Term
What position for preterm infant and why does this matter
Definition
prone and reduces breathing effort and 02
Term
dysfunctional labor does not result in
Definition
cevical dilation, effacement, fetal descent
Term
dysfunctional labor length is usually _________ but can be___________
Definition

prolonged,

can be short and intense

Term
you can tell fetal compromise in
Definition
non reassuring heart tones
Term
what two maternal statuses need prompt delivery
Definition
exhaustion or infection
Term
dystocia that is prolonged or difficult leads to
Definition
dysfunctional labor
Term
the two ineffective ctx patters are
Definition
hypo.hyper
Term
hypotonic ctx are
Definition
coordinated but ceome irregular after period of regular ctx
Term
AROM can cause cord
Definition
prolapse
Term
augmentation can cause hyperstimulation and
Definition
non reassuring heart tones
Term
for augmentation make sure of three things
Definition

it is labor

mother and fetus stable

pelvis is adequate and baby will fit

Term
what type of ctx is more common
Definition
hypo
Term
what ctx are frequent and painful
Definition
hypertonic
Term
hypertonic ctx are what three things
Definition

dilate

descent

efface

Term
when is hypertonic ctx most seen
Definition
latent phase, and nulliparous
Term
in hyper ctx what is elevated?
Definition
elevated resting tone
Term
in hyper ctx what is decreased
Definition
blood flow to uterus
Term
elevated resting tone causes _____ which causes contstat ________
Definition

uterine ischemia

 

cramping

Term
elevated resting tone increases risk for
Definition
abruptio
Term
treatment for hyper ctx are
Definition
rest, hydration, sedation
Term

for a woman to rest in hyper ctx will be oxytocin and epidural.

which will causes how much rest

and then produce what.

Definition

4-6 hours

 

 

active labor

Term
perception of stress is bigger than
Definition
actual stress
Term
stress hormones reduce
Definition
contractions
Term
macrasomia is excissive size of how much
Definition
over 4000 grams
Term
what can cause shoulder dystocia
Definition
macrosomia
Term
what does macrosomia cause
Definition
shoulder dystocia
Term
what is macrosomia associated with
Definition
DM, obesity, multiparity, large weight gain, large parents, multiple gestations
Term
25% of multiple gestationals present with
Definition
occipital posterior (back labor)
Term
what is soft tissue dystocia...what may it likely be.
Definition

obstruction of birth passageway

 

bladder in way

Term
how often should bladder be emptied during labor
Definition
1 to 2 hours
Term
in shoulder dystocia what happens
Definition
head is delivered but shoudler is too broad.
Term
what two things happen with shoulder dystocia
Definition
prolonged descent and turtle signs
Term
tx for shoulder dystocia is
Definition
mcroberts and suprapubic pressure.
Term
what is considered dysfunctional labor
Definition
1 cm per hour descent
Term
what is the mortality rate in prolapsed cord
Definition
50%
Term
an occult prolapse from the cord is
Definition
hidden and can't be sesen in SVE
Term
a cord prolapse is
Definition
in front of fetal head, cannot be seen but can be felt
Term
a complete cord prolapse is
Definition
visible from vagina, hanging out
Term
risks for prolapsed cord are fetus in high station, small fetus, breech, transverse lie, hydramnios
Definition
Term
the priority treatment for prolapsed cord (2)
Definition
reliever pressure and immediate identificaiton
Term
what position should mom be in for prolapse cord
Definition
trendelenburg
Term
after mom in correct position for prolapsed cord what to give
Definition
o2 and iv fluids and usually tocolytics, then c section
Term
monitor trial of labor carefully. may do trial if ...
Definition
pelvis quesitonale in size and shape, abnormal presentation of fetus, and VBAC
Term
two ways of non pharm augmentation of labor
Definition
nipple stimulation and hydrotherapy
Term
what is essential for induction of labor
Definition
fetal lung maturity
Term
what is vasa praevia
Definition
fetal UC branches over amniotic sac rather than placenta to hemmorage is possible with rupture of membranes
Term
when is induction of labor contraindicated
Definition
previa, prolapse, presentation, scarred upper uterus
Term
less than 5 on bishops means
Definition
c/s
Term
greater than 8 on bishop then
Definition
induction is a go
Term
bishops judges
Definition
dilation, effacement, fetal station, consistency of CS, and position
Term
cervical ripening agents are all
Definition
prostaglandins
Term
what type of cervical ripening agent is laminiera
Definition
an insert
Term
cytotec is a cervical ripening agent that cannot be used if mother had
Definition
previous c/s
Term
three cervical ripening agents
Definition
cerviden, lamicil, dilapam
Term
if amniotomy is preformed when is their a BIG risk for infection
Definition
no contractions
Term
in amniotomy, , brings baby down but what else needs to happen
Definition
cervis needs to dilate
Term
what is very important to do in ROM
Definition
note time, color, odor, consistency, typical volume, and amnio fluid
Term
amount of fluid in ROM is
Definition
600-700
Term
what is always hung as PB and 2nd line on pump
Definition
oxtocin
Term
what three things are problems with oxytocin on baby
Definition
non reassuring fhr
late decels
decreased variability
Term
what are problems with oxytocin in mom,
Definition
hypotension from rapid infusion, hypertonic ctx, fluid retendtion, tachysystole, uterine rupture, abruptio
Term
tachysystole is
Definition
excessive uterine action
Term
what should you do in tachysystole
Definition
stop or reduce dose
keep non supine
give 02 at 8-10 liters
increase fluids
take vitals
administer tocolytic
Term
how long does it take for oxytocin to leave the system
Definition
40 minutes
Term
if using oxytocin and get hypertonic ctx may need what drug to decrease myometrial activity
Definition
mag sulfate
Term
blood pressure and pulse are checked ________ when giving oxytocin
Definition
at everty increase
Term
uterus becomes soft at every
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increase
Term
what types of forceps do you use for someone crowing
Definition
outlet
Term
what forceps are used for fetus whose at 2 plus station or lower
Definition
low forceps
Term
when can forceps be used
Definition
cx dilated, bladder empty, presenting part engaged, rom, abscense of cpd.
Term
when using foceps assess for what three things in mom
Definition
lacerations, urinary retention, hematoma
Term
when using forcepswhat to assess in baby
Definition
eccymosis, facial palsy, cephalahematoma
Term
when can a vacuum be used (weeks)
Definition
greater than 34 weeks
Term
ho many tugs can be tugged with a vaccuum
Definition
3
Term
what can result from bruising from a vaccuum
Definition
jaundice
Term
can 4 things can happen with vaccuum to mother
Definition
cervical perineal and vaginal lacerations, soft tissue hematomas
Term
healthy people 2010, reduce c/s by
Definition
15%
Term
healthy people 2010 reduce repeat c sections by
Definition
63%
Term
what is greatest risk for readmit of patient once they've been sent home post partum
Definition
endometritis
Term
check fetal heart tones at 20 weeks with
Definition
fetoscope
Term
check fetal heart tones at 30 weeks with
Definition
doppler
Term
anesthesia with spinal is
Definition
total motor and sensory nerve blockage from spinal insertion down
Term
spirdural for anesthesia is
Definition
sensory nerve block
Term
with c section, good to note
Definition
last oral intake
Term
in section you need to start and do
Definition
larve bore iv line, and cbc type and screen
Term
position for body in c section important to
Definition
wedge
Term
a purpueral infection is when
Definition
28 days after birth
Term
commoon infections are
Definition
endometritis wound infections mastitis
Term
infection temp is
Definition
100.4 degrees to 38 degrees celcuis
Term
what in vagina can cause infection
Definition
amniotic fluid
Term
some risks for puerpural infection
Definition
GDM, trauma, prolonger labor with SVE's, internal monitoring, CS, prolonged ROM, longer genital tract colonization
Term
endometritis most common usually begins at
Definition
placental site and spreads all over endometrium
Term
way to tell if someone has endometritis
Definition
foull lochia and painfulness, chills, malaise, uterine cramping
Term
mastitis is
Definition
hot, tender, imflamed FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS
Term
who usually gets mastitis
Definition
first time moms
Term
when mastitis happens should you stop breast feeding,
Definition
no you should continue to empty breasts
Term
gestational hypertension and preeclampsia is classified as what
Definition
140/90 after twenty weeks
Term
is protein found in urine for gestational htn
Definition
no, or trace amounts
Term
Premature babies have immature systems, particularly
Definition
respiratory
Term
premies are at a disadvantage b/c they have what two things most importantly
Definition
immature systems, small size
Term
premies dont' have a coordinated
Definition
suck swallow and gag reflex
Term
you need to teach a woman signs of being
Definition
preterm
Term
when can a child leave the nicu
Definition
34 weeeks, four pounds, normal temp, no apnea for 5-7 days
Term
predisposing factors to preterm babies are
Definition
previous preterm, history of pregnancy losses, competent cervix, use of assisted reproductive technology
Term
usually the using up of already small glucose stores, puts them at risk for what
Definition
respiratory distress
Term
takes a preterm a long time to clear
Definition
infection
Term
late preterm infants born
Definition
between 34-36 6/7
Term
preterm infants born
Definition
before the beginning of the 38th week
Term
post term infants born
Definition
after 42 weeks of gestation
Term
problems with late term infants are
Definition
hypoglycemia, temp maintenance, hyperbilirubinia, seizures, feeding difficulty, sepsis
Term
what does extension decrease in a premie
Definition
thermoregulation
Term
surfactant does what in lungs
Definition
releases surface tension, keeping alveoli open
Term
gi ischemia b/c
Definition
gi doens't get enough perfusion
Term
cardiac sphincter is loose in premie so what should you do for that
Definition
breastfeed b/c it's easier for infant to digest
Term
what type of problem could occur after delivery b/c of pressure on head. and what should you do?
Definition
intercranial.
elevate head of bed, like on a slant.
Term
what system is def. not developed in premie
Definition
CNS
Term
a premie's renal system has a lower ability to concentrate
Definition
urine
Term
is a premie more likely to be acidotic or alkalotic.
Definition
acidotic b/c of respiratory problem
Term
signs of respiratory distress
Definition
nasal flaring, see saw respirations, retractions, grunting, apnea, increased resp rate
Term
reasons premie has problems with thermo regulation
Definition
less muscle mass, limp extended position.
less brown fat and sub q fat
limited ability to control skin capillaries
Term
resp distress increases risk for what two things
Definition
acidosis and hypoglycemia
Term
what should you cover up in phototherapy
Definition
eyes and genitals
Term
signs of infection in premie
Definition
not feeding
behavior
temp down at first, then up
Term
nicu nurses want to cluster activities or interventions b/c
Definition
if pulse goes up it's hard to regulate back down. basically you can't
Term
preterm stress. you want to promote
Definition
clustered activies, and parental skin to skin bonding. keep noise and light to a minimum
Term
preterms need more
Definition
nutrition
Term
characteristics of post term infant
Definition
peeling skin
meconium stained
long nails
lots of hair
thing umbilical corn
not much vernix or lanuugo
crases over entire soles of feet
long thin extremities
Term
why do posterm have lowered nutrients and low o2
Definition
b/c the placenta is too old and begins to fail
Term
SGA infants are
Definition
fall below the 10th percentile
Term
LGA infants are
Definition
above the 90th percentile
Term
head is large and extremities wasted and thin, is a
Definition
SGA baby
Term
what is the growth term for a small baby inside the mom
Definition
IUGR
Term
what is the growth term for a small baby outside the mom, who has been born
Definition
SGA baby
Term
SGA size is lett than
Definition
5lbs 8 ounces
Term
IUGR has to do with
Definition
placental perfusion
Term
symptoms of hypoglycemia
Definition
lethargy, tachycardia, resp distress, jitteriness, poor feeding, jypothermia, diaphoresis, weak cry, seizures, hypotonic
Term
problems with SGA babies
Definition
weak sucking, ruddy, tachypnea, jaundice, lethargic, jittery, irritalbe, hypotonic
Term
htn can cause what size baby
Definition
SGA
Term
maternal diabetes or glucose intolerance causes what size baby
Definition
LGA
Term
reasons for LGA baby
Definition
multiparity, prior history of large baby, maternal obesity, male, genetics
Term
when is an amniocentesis typically done for a lung check.
Definition
weeks-
Term
what does an amniocentesis used to check lungs check for
Definition
working phopholipids present for surfactant
Term
transient tachypnea more prominent with
Definition
c/s
Term
respiratory distress is what type of condition
Definition
acquired
Term
an acquired disorder is soor after birth or at birth. usually got it in
Definition
labor or birth
Term
what disorder developed during antepartum
Definition
congenital
Term
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Definition
can't expand lungs
Term
what is transient tachypnea and when does it resolve
Definition
liquid in lungs, and it usually resolves in 24-48 hours.
Term
hyperoxemia is
Definition
retinopathy that effects immature blood vessels in the eyes 02 problem
Term
complications of retinopathy is blindness
Definition
Term
necrotizing entercolitis is always hypoxia to
Definition
GI
Term
nursing interventions for necrotizing entercolitis
Definition
npo, gastric decompression, antibiotics or removing pieces
Term
hyperbilirubenemia is decreased after how much time
Definition
24 hours
Term
kernicterus is
Definition
transfer of bilirubin to brain
Term
nursing interventions fo rhyperbilirubinemia and kinicterus
Definition
phototherapy blood transfusion coombs
Term
meconium aspiration usually found in
Definition
term and post term
Term
biggest problem with meconium aspiration is
Definition
respiratory problems
Term
what two things are most important to give for meconium aspiration
Definition
oxygen and antibiotics
Term
an amnioinfusion after meconium aspiration does what
Definition
thins it out so that it won't plug up lungs
Term
what is perventricular hemmorage is babies
Definition
vessel fragile and small
Term
why do premies get perventricular hemmorage
Definition
immaturity of brain increases risks
Term
appearnace of infant with a diabetic mother would be
Definition
full rosy cheeks, ruddy color, short neck, buffalo hump, BIG SHOULDERS, distended upper abd. due to organ overgrowth, excessive fat tissue
Term
diabetic moms have babies that have problems with
Definition
shoulder dystocia and hypoglycemia
Term
what two things mostly are caused by substance abuse in infants
Definition
low birth weight, and neurological (CNS) problems
Term
withdrawl in infant has signs of
Definition
irritability, high pitched cry, tremors, jiitery
Term
waht to do with withdrawl baby
Definition
swaddle, decrease envorinment, methadone
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