Solutions
1 stage of labor Correct Answers -Fetal heart rate deceleration
(FHR)
- Normal FHR is 110-160
- Variable heart rate is a concern
- Reposition mother, give supplemental O2, monitor vital signs
AIDS and Pneumocystis Correct Answers -jiroveci treatment
med pentamidine Anti infective medication.
- Frequent side/adverse effects include leukopenia,
thrombocytopenia, and anemia.
- Another opportunistic infection can occur. Watch for s/s
infection
AIDS treatment med Correct Answers -didanosine
- Can cause pancreatitis
- Serum amylase level that is increased 1.5-2 times the normal
may signify pancreatitis in the client with AIDS and is
potentially fatal.
Amniotic fluid embolism Correct Answers -Administer 8-10
L/minute of O2 via face mask
- Place patient on her side and prepare for emergency delivery
Amoxicillin Correct Answers Common side effect yeast
infection, vaginal itching and discharge
Apgar score Correct Answers -Color
- Heart rate
, - Muscle tone
- Reflex irritability
- Respiratory effort
- Scores obtained in 5 mins
- 8-10 no intervention
- 4-7 stimulate and rub newborns back , administer O2, rescore
at specific intervals
- 0-3 requires full resuscitation, rescore at specific intervals
Aplastic anemia Correct Answers -Precautionary
- No injections, no rectal temp
- Use a soft toothbrush
- Quiet activities
Cancer of larynx Correct Answers -Risk factors smoking,
alcohol, environmental exposure, radiation.
- Treatment includes external radiation and chemotherapy.
- Can experience dry skin on neck, sore throat, redness around
the neck.
Care of new born to HIV mother Correct Answers -do not
breastfeed
-baby will need regular HIV testing
-Hand washing
-Anti viral for 1st 6 weeks
Care of pt with mastitis Correct Answers -Encourage fluids
- Feed from effected side first
- Wear supportive bra
- Heat or cold to site
- Use breast pump every 4 hours