Gianna Shared "OB" - 24 Picmonics
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OB
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
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Signs and Symptoms
- Excessive Vomiting
- Significant Weight Loss
- Dehydration
- Hypotension
- Electrolyte Imbalance
- Interventions
- Antiemetics
- Frequent Small Meals
- IV Therapy
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
Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Visits
- Vital Signs, FHR
- Fundal Height
- Urine Dipstick
- Weight
- Prenatal Screening
- Laboratory Testing
2 mins
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
- Foods and Substances to Avoid
- Coffee, Alcohol, Tobacco
- Fish Containing High Mercury Levels
3 mins
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
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
Severe Preeclampsia
- Mechanism of Action
- Vasospasm and Decreased Organ Perfusion
- Intravascular Coagulation
- Increased Permeability and Capillary Leakage
- Signs and Symptoms
- Hypertension
- Proteinuria or End-Organ Dysfunction
- HELLP Syndrome
- Hepatic Dysfunction and Hemolysis
- Elevated Liver Enzymes
- Low Platelet Counts
3 mins
Incompetent Cervix
- Mechanism
- Premature Cervical Dilation
- Assessment
- Recurring Miscarriage
- Short Cervix
- Considerations
- Cervical Cerclage
- Rest
- Labor
1 min
Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
- Mechanism
- Cord Prolapses
- Signs and Symptoms
- Visualization of Cord
- Prolonged or Variable Decelerations
- Considerations
- Hips Elevated
- Insert 2 fingers in Vagina
- Saline Towel on Cord
- Oxygen
2 mins
Sheehan's Syndrome
- Postpartum Pituitary Gland Necrosis
- Agalactorrhea
- Amenorrhea
- Secondary Hypothyroidism with Cold Intolerance
1 min
Chorioamnionitis
- Fever
- Maternal or fetal tachycardia
- Leukocytosis
- Foul Odor to Amniotic Fluid
- Treatment: Antibiotics
- Monitor uterine tenderness, contractions and fetal activity
- Monitor maternal vital signs & FHR
2 mins
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
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