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Nurs242 Exam 1
Postpartum Nursing Assessment
- BUBBLE - LE
- Breasts
- Uterus
- Bladder
- Bowels
- Lochia
- Episiotomy (Laceration)
- Lower Extremities
- Emotions
3 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
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
Methylergonovine (Methergine) and Ergotamine (Ergot Alkaloids)
- Mechanism
- Smooth Muscle Contraction
- Vasoconstriction
- Indications
- Migraine
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Side Effects
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Severe Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- Considerations
- 2nd Line Agent
2 mins
Dinoprostone and Misoprostol
- Mechanism
- Prostaglandins
- Indications
- Promote Cervical Ripening
- Prevent GI Ulcers
- Medical Abortion
- Side Effects
- Fetal Distress
- Hyperstimulation of Uterus
- Considerations
- Vaginal Insertion
- Give Before Induction of Labor
2 mins
Carboprost (Hemabate)
- Mechanism
- Prostaglandin F2-alpha Analog
- Smooth Muscle Contraction
- Indications
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Abortion
- Side Effects
- GI Distress
- Hypertension
- Fever
- Bronchoconstriction
- Considerations
- Identify Cause of Fever
2 mins
Age 2 Months - Developmental Milestones
- Gross Motor
- Holds Head Up, But Unsteady
- Moves Both Arms and Both Legs
- Fine Motor
- Opens Hands Briefly
- Tracks Objects to the Midline
- Language/Communication
- Produces Sounds Aside from Crying
- Reacts to Loud Noise
- Social / Cognitive
- Social Smile
- Recognizes Parents
- Soothed When Spoken to or Picked Up
2 mins
Age 4 Months - Developmental Milestones
- Gross Motor
- Keeps Head Steady Without Support
- Pushes Up on Elbows While on Tummy
- Fine Motor
- Holds a Toy in Hands
- Moves Hands Towards Mouth
- Language/Communication
- Cooing
- Turns to Voice
- Social / Cognitive
- Chuckles
- Enjoys Looking Around
- Looks at Hands With Interest
- Opens Mouth When Hungry
2 mins
Age 6 Months - Developmental Milestones
- Gross Motor
- Sits Propped Up On Hands
- Rolls
- Fine Motor
- Raking Grasp
- Language/Communication
- Makes Squealing Noises
- Blows "Raspberries"
- Turn-Taking in Sounds
- Social / Cognitive
- Laughs
- Enjoys Looking at Self in a Mirror
- Recognizes Familiar People
- Closes Lips to Signal Fullness
- Puts Objects in Mouth
- Reaches for Desired Toys
2 mins
Age 9 Months - Developmental Milestones
- Gross Motor
- Sits Up Independently
- Fine Motor
- Transfers Objects Between Hands
- Uses Fingers to Pull Food Toward Self
- Language/Communication
- Produces Various Sounds Like "mamamama" and "bababababa"
- Raises Arms to be Lifted Up
- Social / Cognitive
- Separation Anxiety
- Shows Facial Expressions
- Looks When Calling Name
- Smiles or Laughs at Peek-a-boo
- Looks for Dropped Objects Out of Sight
- Bangs Two Items Together
2 mins
Age 1 Year - Developmental Milestones
- Gross Motor
- Pulls Up to Stand
- First Steps
- Fine Motor
- Drinks From an Open Cup with Assistance
- Two-Finger Pincer Grasp
- Language/Communication
- Understands “No”
- Waves "Bye-Bye"
- "Mama & Dada"
- Social / Cognitive
- Plays Pat-A-Cake
- Puts Block in Cup
- Searches for Hidden Toys
2 mins
Hypokalemia
- Assessment
- < 3.5 mEq/L
- Muscle Weakness
- Arrhythmia
- U Wave
- Ileus
- Hyporeflexia
- Interventions
- IV K+ Infusion at 5-10 mEq/hr
- Give Orally with Food
- Nursing Considerations
- Monitor Respiratory Status
3 mins
Hyperkalemia
- Assessment
- > 5.0 mEq/L K+
- Abdominal Cramps
- Muscle Weakness
- Diarrhea
- Arrhythmia
- Tall, Peaked T Waves
- Interventions
- IV Calcium
- Infusion of Glucose and Insulin
- Loop or Thiazide Diuretics
- Kayexalate
- Dialysis
- Prevention Education
2 mins
Hyponatremia
- Assessment
- < 135 mEq Na+
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Decreased LOC
- Confusion / Lethargy
- Seizures
- Priority Interventions
- Assess Airway
- Reduce Diuretic Dosage
- Fluid Excess Hyponatremia
- Mannitol (Osmitrol)
- Fluid Restriction
- Fluid Deficit Hyponatremia
- Hypertonic Solution (3% or 5% NaCl)
2 mins
Hypernatremia
- Assessment
- > 145 mEq/L Na+
- Change in LOC
- Extreme Thirst
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Dry Flushed Skin
- Muscle Twitching
- Seizures
- Priority Interventions
- Treat and Prevent Dehydration
- Hypotonic Solutions (0.225% or 0.45% NaCl)
- Sodium Restriction
- Diuretics
2 mins
Hyperbilirubinemia
- Cause/Mechanism
- Increased Unconjugated Bilirubin
- Assessment
- Jaundice
- Kernicterus
- Interventions
- Early Feedings
- Heme Oxygenase Inhibitors
- Phototherapy
- Protect Eyes
- Monitor for Dehydration
- Considerations
- Monitor Bilirubin Levels
3 mins
APGAR Score
- 1 and 5 Minutes
- Appearance
- Pulse
- Grimace
- Activity and Muscle Tone
- Respiration
- Total Scores
- Gentle Stimulation
- Oxygen
2 mins
Newborn Assessment
- APGAR
- Umbilical Cord
- 2 Arteries 1 Vein
- Eye Prophylaxis
- Fontanels
- Vitamin K Injection (Phytonadione)
- Gestational Age Assessment (GAA)
- Measurements
- Birth Weight
- Head Circumference
- Length
- Considerations
- Keep Warm
- ID Bands
3 mins
Breastfeeding
- Benefits
- Complete Nutrition
- Antibody Protection
- Bonding
- Convenient
- SIDS Risk Reduced
- Possible Enhanced Cognitive Development
- Long-Term Health Benefits
2 mins
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