GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
.ABCs of exercise & rest - ANSWER-ANY- continue exercise
BE- careful
CENTER- of gravity
DISCUSS- new exercise programs
EXPECT- 8 hours of sleep
FIT- bras & shoes
GO- to sleep on side
.Abortion - ANSWER-Delivery before 20 weeks
.abruptio placentae - ANSWER-premature separation of the placenta prior to
delivery, form retroplacental blood clot, oxygen & nutrients to fetus
compromised
.Abruption placentae (placental abruption) - ANSWER-Premature separation of
the placenta before delivery
Vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, contractions
.Adolescents - ANSWER-Higher risk for anemia, preeclampsia, preterm birth
,.All women between 24 to 34 weeks who re at risk for preterm delivery should
receive: - ANSWER-Antenatal Glucocorticoids
.Amniocentesis - ANSWER-needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw
amniotic fluid for analysis
Genetic Concerns
Performed at or after 15 weeks
.Amniotic fluid - ANSWER-98% water & 2 % salt
Average 34 weeks peaks @ 800 ml, term about 600 ml
.Amniotic Fluid Embolism - ANSWER-An extremely rare, life-threatening
condition
amniotic fluid and fetal cells enter the pregnant woman's pulmonary and
circulatory system through the placenta via the umbilical veins, causing an
exaggerated allergic response from the woman's body
High morality rate for maternal & neonate
.Assessment Pain Management - ANSWER-Urinary Output
VS- RR & BP
Sensation and movement of extremities
.Ballottement - ANSWER-a sharp upward pushing against the uterine wall with a
finger inserted into the vagina for diagnosing pregnancy by feeling the return
impact of the displaced fetus
, .Biophysical Profile - ANSWER-A test that assess five variables; fetal breathing,
fetal movement, fetal tone, amniotic fluid volume, and fetal reaction
8-10- normal
4-6- suspect chronic asphyxia
0-2- strongly suspect chronic asphyxia
Anything <4= delivery
.Breast function - ANSWER-Progesterone (glands)
Estrogen (ducts)
Prolactin (milk secretions)
.Calcium - ANSWER-1000 mg/day
.Caloric Intake - ANSWER-300 to 400 cal/day
.Cardiovascular changes - ANSWER-Slight hypertrophy
Pulse increase, palpitations
Increased blood volume
Increases cardiac output
Thrombosis risk
.Care Management Goals - ANSWER-Promote health
Provide resources