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What does an amniocentesis assess for? - Answer -Lung maturity
-Congenital defects
-Fetal hemolytic disease
How long should a diaphragm be left in place after intercourse? - Answer At least 6 hours
What is couvade syndrome? - Answer Pregnancy like symptoms that affect the father (i.e. N/V & weight
gain)
What should you know about using a bulb syringe on a newborn? - Answer -Compress the bulb before
insertion
-Suction the mouth through the side before suctioning the nares
-Once the cry is clear, cease suctioning
What does a woman feel is she has a vaginal hematoma? - Answer -Persistent vaginal/rectal
pain/pressure
Where in the GI tract would a woman with preeclampsia feel pain? - Answer In the epigastric region
Where on your body, should you check the temperature of bath water for your neonate and how many
degrees Fº should it be? - Answer Check water temperature with your elbow
, -Water temperature should be ≤ 120º F
What should you know about the hispanic culture in regard to maternal and neonatal care? - Answer -
Keep the neonate warm, especially the head and feet
-Offer the mother warm beverages
-Allow the mother to remain on bedrest for 3 days
-Allow the mother to not bathe for 14 days
How much protein, water and calories should a pregnant woman add to their pre-pregnancy dietary
intake if they are WNL? - Answer -71g of protein
-3 liters of water
-340 calories in the first trimester and 452 calories in the second and third trimester
What nutritional information should be given to a pregnant woman with N/V? - Answer -Drink liquids
between meals
-Pair sweets with protein
-Have small frequent meals that appeal to tastebuds
-Consume high carb foods
-Eat cool foods rather than hot foods