Study Guide #1 Maternity Chp 1-5‚ 14 (Dynamics‚ A&P‚ Pregnancy) 100 pts Wade/Fall 2011 NAME______________________________ 1) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of freestanding birth centers. The advantages are that they offer a homelike atmosphere. They have conveniences such as a kitchen for family members. The disadvantages are that many freestanding birthing centers do not have adequate technology and medical care readily available if complications to the mother or fetus arise. 2)
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------------------------------------------------- Gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes (or gestational diabetes mellitus‚ GDM) is a condition in which women without previously diagnosed diabetes exhibit high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes generally has few symptoms and it is most commonly diagnosed byscreening during pregnancy. Diagnostic tests detect inappropriately high levels of glucose in blood samples. Gestational diabetes affects 3-10% of pregnancies‚ depending
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autonomy‚ the decision ultimately rests with the parents of the fetuses. Benefits and Risks Associated with Higher-Order Pregnancies and MFPR Maternal risks associated with multifetal pregnancy are the increased incidence of (a) hypertension‚ (b) preeclampsia‚ (c) gestational diabetes‚ and (d) postpartum hemorrhage (American College of Obstetrics & Gynecologists‚ 2013). Additional complications may include maternal depression‚ severe parenting stress‚ child abuse‚ and an increased divorce rate. Significant
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DAS LVN FINAL STUDY GUIDE 1. Cardiac Catheterization (dye): 1333 Cardiac Catheterization: A cardiac catheterization is performed to obtain information about congenital or acquired heart defects‚ measure oxygen concentration‚ determine cardiac output‚ or assess the status of the heart’s structures and chambers. It may be performed during an angio cardiogram to study the function of the heart or blood supply or to diagnose congenital anomalies or valvular disease. Therapeutic treatments may be done
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Objectives: 1. To be able to apply in practice the knowledge acquired in providing nursing care for a client with uterine atony. 2. To learn and improve our knowledge in giving nursing care to patient with postpartal hemorrhage. 3. To come up with health teaching necessary for patient with postpartal hemorrhage. Case Scenario: Mrs. Angela Simons‚ 36 years old‚ G8 P7‚ was rushed to the hospital because of active labor. She had a prolonged and difficult labor. During the first hour of her postpartum
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Medical Jargon A abduction - to move a limb or some other body part away from the midline of the body ABG - arterial blood gas reading acetaminophen - a nonsalicylate analgesic-antipyretic (Tylenol) ACE - angiotension-converting enzyme ACLS - advanced cardiac life support; includes electricity (defibrillator) and drugs for life threatening arrhythmias acidotic - abnormally high acidity of body fluids and tissues acute - sudden‚ intense flare-up adenosine - a drug used to help a patient
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Blood pressure From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia For information about high blood pressure‚ see Hypertension. |Blood pressure | |Diagnostics | |[pic] | |A sphygmomanometer‚ a device used for measuring arterial pressure. | |MeSH |D001795
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Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM Introduction According to Eagleman (2011) that despite the known catastrophic effects on health of smoking‚ profits from tobacco continue to soar and sales of cigarettes have increased: they have risen from 5‚000 billion sticks a year in the 1990s to 5‚900 billion a year in 2009. They now kill more people annually than alcohol‚ Aids‚ car accidents‚ illegal drugs‚ murders and suicides combined. According to the National Nutrition and Health survey that cigarette smoking
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Nursing Assessment of the Postpartum Patient Date of data collection:___13 November 2014___ Patient initials _K.M.___ Age__28_ PP day _1__ (# days since delivery- 0‚ 1‚2 3‚ etc) Grav _4__ Para _3__ Term _3__ Preterm _0___ Ab_0__ LC___ Weeks gestation @ delivery (via EDC) _39.2____ Weeks gestation at delivery (from neonatal maturity rating/Ballard exam):_ 40_____ Date/time of delivery _12 Nov. / 1640_________ Labor onset - induced or spontaneous (circle one) If induced: indication (why)
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1. Prior to discontinuing the IV Pitocin (oxytocin)‚ which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain? A) Vital signs. Feedback: INCORRECT Vital sign assessment is important prior to discontinuing the Lactated Ringer’s since the primary IV contributes to the maintenance of cardiovascular stability. B) Vaginal discharge. Feedback: INCORRECT Expulsion of minimal bright red vaginal discharge is normal after delivery. It is difficult for the nurse to ascertain client stability merely
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