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NUR113 Unit 2
RhoGam [Rho(D) Immune Globulin]
- Indications
- Antepartum Prevention at 28 weeks
- Suppress Antibody Production
- Mechanism of Action
- Lysis of Fetal RBC in Maternal Bloodstream
- Side Effects
- Myalgia and Lethargy
- Considerations
- Negative Coombs Test
- Standard Dose 300 mcg
- Microdose 50 mcg
- Blood Product
2 mins
Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Mechanism
- Uterine Atony
- Lacerations
- Retained Placenta
- Signs and Symptoms
- Bleeding
- Hypotension
- Boggy Uterus
- Considerations
- Oxytocin
- Bimanual Compression of Uterus
- Surgery
- Blood Transfusion
2 mins
Postpartum Infection
- Diagnosis
- Fever > 100.4F After 24 Hours (38 C)
- Risk Factors
- Multiple Vaginal Examinations
- Vaginal Trauma
- Prolonged Rupture of Membranes
- Cesarean Birth
- Anemia of Pregnancy
- Retained Placental Fragments
- Poor Health Status
3 mins
Postpartum Nursing Assessment
- BUBBLE - LE
- Breasts
- Uterus
- Bladder
- Bowels
- Lochia
- Episiotomy (Laceration)
- Lower Extremities
- Emotions
3 mins
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
- Mechanism of Action
- Increase Uterine Contractions
- Indications
- Labor Induction
- Control Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Side Effects
- Uterine Rupture
- Water Intoxication
- Contraindications
- Fetal Lung Immaturity
- Cervix Not Ripened
- Active Genital Herpes Infection
- Considerations
- Use Lowest Dose
- IV Pump
3 mins
Presumptive Signs of Pregnancy
- Amenorrhea
- Fatigue
- Urinary Frequency
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Breast Changes
- Quickening
1 min
Probable Signs of Pregnancy
- Goodell Sign
- Chadwick Sign
- Hegar Sign
- Positive Serum and Urine Sample
- Braxton Hicks Contractions
- Ballottement
2 mins
Positive Signs of Pregnancy
- Fetus on Ultrasound
- Fetal Heart Rate by Doppler or Fetoscope
- Fetal X-ray
- Fetal Movements
1 min
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
2 mins
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
- Considerations
- Nutrition
2 mins
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
2 mins
Lab and Diagnostic Tests During Pregnancy
- Complete Blood Cell Count
- Blood Typing
- Rubella Titer
- Hepatitis B
- HIV Testing
- Urinalysis
- Diabetes
- Pap Smears
2 mins
Ectopic Pregnancy
- Signs and Symptoms
- Lower Abdominal Pain
- Delayed Menses
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
- Shock
- Referred Shoulder Pain
- Cullen Sign
- Considerations
- Methotrexate
- Surgery
- RhoGAM
2 mins
Ovulatory Hormones II - Luteal Phase
- Days 15-28
- Corpus Luteum
- Secretes Progesterone
- Negative Feedback inhibits FSH and LH
- No pregnancy forms Corpus Albicans
- Stops Estrogen Secretion
- Endometrial Sloughing - Menses
- GnRH secretion produces new follicular phase
2 mins
Amniocentesis
- Mechanism
- Transabdominal Puncture
- > 14 weeks gestation
- Indications
- Genetic and Congenital Anomalies
- Fetal Hemolytic Disease
- Fetal Lung Maturity
- Complications
- Miscarriage
- Hemorrhage
- Infection
- Considerations
- RhoGAM (Rh Immune Globulin)
2 mins
Lab and Diagnostic Tests During Pregnancy (Other Visits)
- Diagnosis
- 10-13 Weeks
- Offer Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
- 15-18 Weeks
- Quad Screen
- 18-20 Weeks
- Ultrasound
- Anatomic Screening
- 24-28 Weeks
- One-Hour Glucose Challenge Test
- 35-37 Weeks
- Streptococcus Agalactiae
3 mins
Lab and Diagnostic Tests During Pregnancy (1st Visit)
- Diagnosis
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Blood Typing and Rh
- Rubella
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis Skin Mantoux Test (PPD)
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Chlamydia
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Syphilis
- Pap Smears
- Urinalysis
- Sickle Cell Screening (If Indicated)
2 mins
Preeclampsia Assessment
- After 20 Weeks of Pregnancy
- Mild
- Hypertension > 140/90
- Proteinuria or End-Organ Dysfunction
- Severe
- Hypertension > 160/110
- Progressive Renal Insufficiency
- Vision Changes
- HELLP Syndrome
- Pulmonary Edema
2 mins
Preeclampsia Interventions
- Side Lying Position and Bedrest
- Antihypertensives
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Labor Induction
1 min
Eclampsia
- Mechanism of Action
- Increased Central Nervous System Irritability
- Signs and Symptoms
- Hyperreflexia
- Positive Ankle Clonus
- Headaches
- Visual Disturbances
- Epigastric or RUQ Pain
- Seizures
- Coma
- Considerations
- Don't Leave Bedside
- Magnesium Sulfate
2 mins
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