Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing, 4th Ed., Ricci, 2016 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Prenatal Nutrition
- Prenatal Vitamins
- Iron Supplement 30 mg Daily
- Folate/Folic Acid 400 mcg Daily
- Appropriate Weight Gain Recommendations
- 340 Calorie Increase
- 25 gram Protein Increase
- Coffee, Alcohol, Tobacco
- Fish Containing High Mercury Levels
Influenza
- High Fever
- Cough
- Headache
- Muscle Aches
- Chills
- Vaccination
- Zanamivir (Relenza)
- Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
Syphilis TORCH
- Nonspecific TORCH Symptoms
- Often Results in Stillbirth
- Hydrops Fetalis
- Saber Shins
- Notched Teeth
- Saddle Nose
- Blindness
- Deafness
- Hepatitis
Lab and Diagnostic Tests During Pregnancy
- Complete Blood Cell Count
- Blood Typing
- Rubella Titer
- Hepatitis B
- HIV Testing
- Urinalysis
- Diabetes
- Pap Smears
Amniocentesis
- Transabdominal Puncture
- > 14 weeks gestation
- Genetic and Congenital Anomalies
- Fetal Hemolytic Disease
- Fetal Lung Maturity
- Miscarriage
- Hemorrhage
- Infection
- RhoGAM (Rh Immune Globulin)
Varicose Veins Interventions
- Laser Therapy
- Sclerotherapy
- Removal of Saphenous Vein
- Avoid Prolonged Standing
- Elastic Compression Stockings
Varicose Veins Assessment
- Increased Venous Pressure
- Incompetent Valves
- Telangiectasias
- Small Reticular Veins
- Dilated and Tortuous Veins
Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Visits
- Vital Signs, FHR
- Fundal Height
- Urine Dipstick
- Weight
- Prenatal Screening
- Laboratory Testing
Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values
- Women: 36% - 46%
- Men: 41% - 53%
RhoGam [Rho(D) Immune Globulin]
- Antepartum Prevention at 28 weeks
- Suppress Antibody Production
- Lysis of Fetal RBC in Maternal Bloodstream
- Myalgia and Lethargy
- Negative Coombs Test
- Standard Dose 300 mcg
- Microdose 50 mcg
- Blood Product
Discomforts of Pregnancy - First Trimester
- Breast Tenderness
- Supportive Bra
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Frequent Small Meals
- Urinary Frequency and Urgency
- Frequently Empty Bladder
- Leukorrhea
- Perineal Pad
- Ptyalism
Discomforts of Pregnancy - Second Trimester
- Supine Hypotension
- Side-lying Position
- Food Cravings
- Heartburn (Pyrosis)
- Constipation
- Moderate Exercise
- Varicose Veins
- Elevate Legs
- Backache
- Pelvic Tilt Exercise
- Nutrition
Discomforts of Pregnancy - Third Trimester
- Shortness of Breath (SOB)
- Rest Periods
- Return of Urinary Frequency and Urgency
- Empty Bladder Regularly
- Leg Cramps
- Stretching Exercises
- Ankle Edema
- Elevate Legs
Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)
- Red Maculopapular Rash
- Vesicles Ooze and Crust
- Pruritus
- Centripetal
- Varicella Immunization
- Skin Care to Minimize Itching
- Isolate until Vesicles Crust
Rubella
- Rubella Virus
- Swollen Glands
- Cold-like Symptoms
- Pinkish-red Maculopapular Rash
- Low Grade Fever
- Rubella Titer
- Avoid Contact with Pregnant Women
- MMR Vaccination