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What position should an infant's car seat be in?
Rear-facing in the back seat.
What should not be placed between the baby and the harness in a car seat?
Coats, snowsuits, or padding.
A rolled towel or blanket may be used to support the babies head
What may hospitals require before discharging a newborn?
Proof of a new car seat.
How should the umbilical cord be cleaned?
Clean with water only (no alcohol or ointments).
Falls off naturally within 1-2 weeks.
,What signs should be monitored for infection in the umbilical cord?
Redness, swelling, foul odor, drainage.
What are presumptive signs of pregnancy?
Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, urinary frequency, quickening.
What are probable signs of pregnancy?
Goodell's sign (soft cervix)
Chadwick's sign (blue cervix)
Hegar's sign (soft uterus)
Positive pregnancy test.
What are positive signs of pregnancy?
Fetal movement felt by provider, fetal heart sounds, ultrasound confirmation.
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Signs
Unexplained injuries, controlling partner, missed appointments.
Gestational Diabetes Risk Factors
, Age >25, Obesity,
Previous gestational diabetes
Family history of diabetes
Hypertension
History of stillbirth or macrosomia.
Gestational Diabetes Screening Process
1-hour glucose test at 26-28 weeks.
Normal: <130 mg/dL.
If >130, a 3-hour glucose test is required.
3-hour glucose test
Fasting, then tested at 1, 2, and 3 hours.
Requires two positive results to confirm diagnosis.
Patient must be NPO, no caffeine, and no nicotine for 12 hours before test.
Placenta Previa
Placenta covers cervix (confirmed by ultrasound).
Painless bright red bleeding.
No vaginal exams or induction.