MCH Final Exam Study Guide

MCH Final Exam Study Guide NUR 2633: Maternal Child Health Final Work Sheet 1. Dysmenorrhea – a common complaint with women – what are the non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments. 2. Obstetrical issues – pregnancy risks - Know Naegle’s Rule – to establish gestational age 3. Fetal assessment 3 things baby is okay – 4. Poor nutrition, drugs, HTN, DM are all issues of placental perfusion – what will the fetal result be – 5. Does the placenta provide nutrition? – 6. Anemia becomes a problem in pregnancy – can you discuss the maternal and fetal risks –, 7. Hyperemesis – 8. Hypertension – preeclampsia has specific symptoms – please know these as well as treatment modalities and nursing interventions – keep in mind Magnesium Sulfate nursing interventions – Pre- term labor – define it; signs and symptoms, treatment modalities and nursing interventions – Diabetes Mellitus – Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational DM all have issues that are common to all and specific to each. Note the concerns specific to each, management and fetal surveillance –Define Macrosomia – and what are the risks –What is an NST, and a BPP for whom would you recommend these tests? – 9. Amniocentesis: when and for what reason? – 10. Amniotic fluid surrounds the baby and has 5 functions – oligiohydramnios means? Polyhydramnios- what are you thinking? It is all about the placenta and perfusion – how do promote perfusion to the placenta, and what can interfere? . 11. Know fetal heart rate monitoring – 5 parts and what does each tell you. (ie: accelerations are always positive, healthy babies) – 12. Variability 3 parts – 13. Accelerations – …………………………CONTINUED……………………………..