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exam 2-OB

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GTPAL SYSTEM

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  • G- tells you how many times the female has been pregnant (g-gravido)
  • T-number of term infants born at 37 weeks and beyond
  • P- number of preterm infants born after 20 weeks gestation and before 37 weeks gestation
  • A- number of pregnancies that ended spontaneous or abortion
  • L-living children

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Nagales Rule

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identify first day of LMP

-subtract 3 months and add 7 days

-its the start of the period

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physical exam position

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lithotomy position

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chronic villi sampling

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check for genetic disorders (11-13 weeks)

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nvchal transluceray testing

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11-13 weeks chrome abnormalities

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amniocentesis

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diagnose Down syndrome

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group B streptococcus

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screening at 35 to 37 weeks to detect presence of GBS in the birth canal which would infect the newborn

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Quadruple screen

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checking for Down syndrome

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Amnicentesis

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usually done before 20 weeks, bladder should be fun to support the weight of the uterus.

-after 20 weeks bladder should be empty to reduce risk of puncturing the placenta or fetus

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complications for amniocentesis

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spontaneous abortion, leakage of fluid, and infection

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subsequent visit care

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a urinalysis will be preformed to check for glucose, ketones, protein, and nitrates

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fundal height

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helps to determine fetal growth/ amniotic fluid level

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fetal heart rate

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normal is 110-160 BPM

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Quickening (the feeling of life inside)

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16-22 weeks

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important to assess the mom's heart rate at the same time to ensure it is the fetal heart rate being heard

(t/f)

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true

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lightening

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the uterus drops

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after delivering, the uterus should drop down to the umbilicus

(t.f)

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true

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40 weeks is a normal pregnancy

(t/f)

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true

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to much saline can cause dryness

(t/f)

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true

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how many minutes of exercise is permitted?

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30 minutes

-moderate exercise after being cleared by physician

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should you avoid prolonged standing and environmental hazards while being pregnant ?

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yes

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while driving, how far from the airbag should you keep the abdomen away?

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10 inches

-second trimester is the safest to travel

-avoid prolonged sitting; ambulate every 2 hrs

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TORCH

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used to describe infections that are known to cause congenital defects

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TORCH

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  • Toxo plasmosis
  • other
  • rubella
  • cytomeaglovirus
  • herpes

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breast-feeding is contraindicated for what women?

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HIV postive

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Group B (GBS)

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leading cause of perinatal infection with high mortality rate

treatment- penicillin

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Rubella (German measles)

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most dangerous to developing fetus in first 12 weeks of pregnancy

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after rubella vaccine, women should NOT get pregnant for at least 1 month

(T/F)

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true

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rubella should avoid exposure to young children, especially during the first trimester

(T/F)

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true

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cytomegalo virus

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intimate contact with saliva, urine, and other body fluids

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prevention for cytomegalovirus

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using good hand washing technique, do not share food, drinks with young children

treatment- NONE

-theraputic abortion may be offered if CME infection is discovered early in pregnancy

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herpes simplex virus

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one of the most common STI'S

-most dangerous to the fetus during the third trimester

-if we know mom has this, we schedule a c-section

-mother and infant do not need to be isolated as long as direct contact with lesions is avoided

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nutriton in preganncy

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take a multi vitamin with iron as long as cleared with practitioner

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general guidelines

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ensure extra caloric needs of 300 cal/day during the last six months

-recommended weight gain during pregnancy 25-35 lbs

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are live vaccines contraindicated during pregnancy ?

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yess

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thimerosal (found in vaccines)

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should not be given during pregnancy due to risk of mercury poisoning

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Hypercemesis grauidarum

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excessive n/v persisting past 20 weeks gestation

-can impact fetal growth

-this is NOT. morning sickess;this Is more severe

-reduced delivery of blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the fetus

-BUN elevates, elevated HR and orthostatic

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types of abortions

spontaneous

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natural loss of pregnancy (miscarriage)

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types of abortions

threatened

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S/S of vagina, bleeding, cramping suggests miscarriage but fetus is still alive

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types of abortion

inevitible

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when miscarriage cannot be prevented

-almost certain to be loss

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types of abortion

incomplete

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not all pregnancy tissue comes out of uterus, will cause mom to bleed until all tissue is out

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types of abortion

complete

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when all pregnancy tissue is expelled from uterus. bleeding stops and uterus goes back

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types of abortions

missed

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pregnancy has just stopped developing. the body doesn't immediately recognize, they will have to go in surgically and remove fetus

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bleeding disorder

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document amount and charter of bleeding

-save anything that looks like clots or tissue for evaluation by a pathologist

-monitor vital signs

-if actively bleeding, mom should be kept NPO in case surgery is needed

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methotrexate

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used for arthritis and is used in ectopic pregnancy

-dissolves the growth

-the patient should avoid foods high in folic acid

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ectopic pregnancy

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very painful

-biggest thing: control bleeding

-may be felt (pain) in tube (notes below)

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mittleshmirtz

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pain in ovulation

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hydatiform

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mole or molor pregnancy

-occurs because the chronic villi abnormally increases and develop vesicles

-no baby in the uterus: empty egg with no DNA

cause: just a freak thing that happens

46 choromosomes all from the father

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a distinct "snow storm" pattern is an ultrasound with no evidence of a developing fetus

(t/f)

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true

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methotrexate

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a medication used to stop the rapid growth of the mole

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placenta previa

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the placenta is implanted near the opening of the cervix, the cervix dilates and bleeding occurs (painless bleeding)

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mardinal

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low line, close to the cervix

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partial

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partially covering the cervix

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complete

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placenta is covering the cervix

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DIC

Disseminated intravascular coagulation

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s/s include petechiae, oozing from injection sites and hematuria

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placenta abruptio

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premature separation of the placenta from the wall of uterus.

s/s- patient will have dark red bleeding with pain, severe uterine tenderness, firm birdlike abdomen or lower back

-life threatening for mom and fetus

-monitoring bleeding, vital signs, and fetus HR

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care of patient with excessive bleeding

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place patient on left side

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you always monitor from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next

(t/f)

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true

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if the mom is RH negative and is exposed to RH positive, if the babys positive, maternal blood should be tested when?

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at the initial appointment

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normal fetal heart rate

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110-160

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Rohgam

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first injection given at 28 weeks, 72 hours after delivering

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high blood pressure can cause what?

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preeclampsia and eclampsia

-if renal heart tones remain from 120-160, consider this normal

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HELLP syndrome

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  • H-HEMOLYSIS
  • E-ELEVATED LIVER
  • ENZYMES
  • LOW PLATELETS

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HELLP- S/S

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chronic HTN during pregnancy and b/p of 140/90mm hg or greater before pregnancy or that occurs before 20 weeks gestation

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what is the normal weight gain during pregnancy

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25-35 lbs

-moderate exercise, only if cleared by dr

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gestational hypertension

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elevated blood pressure

-b/p to return to normal less than 12 weeks postportum

-rest on left side (helps with circulation to the baby)

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iron

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better absorbed on an empty stomach and better with vitamin C

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pre-eclampsia

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hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks gestation

s/s- categorized as mild or severe

-magnesium sulfate given to induce labor

-first line treatment: hydralazinene and labatalol

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HELLP S/S

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elevated LDH, AST, ALT, BUN, bilirubin, uric acid level and creatine counts

-women ar risk for this is someone with chronic hypertension, older moms, previously had this syndrome

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erythroblastosis fetalis

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condition of red blood cells in body

-adminsiter rohgan at 28 weeks or within 72 hours

-inta blood infusion for baby

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multiple gestation pregnancy

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multiple babies

-rapid weight gain

-extreme breast tenderness

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diabetes mellitus

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classified by weather it proceeded pregnancy or had its onset during pregnancy

type 1- insulin type 2-diets and medications

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In true GDM, glucose usually returns to normal when?

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by 6 weeks postpartum

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effects of pregnancy on glucose metabolism

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hormones (estrogen and progesterone)

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the placenta hormones

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glucose stays in the bloodstream instead of entering cells

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organogenesis

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leads to neural tube defects

-women with gestation diabetes during pregnancy have higher risk of getting type 2 later in life

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insulin is usually the first choice of medication as it does NOT cross __________

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the placental barrier