MCN 273

MCN 273 NEWBORN 2: YOUR A+ GUIDE THROUGH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. what are you looking at for a newborn neck? neck is short and creased with skin folds, palpate for masses, assess ROM, check clavicles for evidence of fractures what does head lag in a newborn mean? this is when their neck muscles are not strong enough and if neck is not supported the head will fall backwards always have to support their head how do you assess ROM in a newborn? can you turn its head to both sides why would...

MCN 273 EXAM 3: YOUR A+ GUIDE THROUGH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. what pre-term delivery interventions can be done? External cephalic version, induction and augmentation of labor, cervical ripening what delivery interventions can be done? FAVD, VAVD, C/S, VBAC what is an ECV indicated for? indicated for malpresentation (breech, transverse lie, vertex) what criteria must be met in order to ECV to take place singleton, adequate fluid, reactive NST, not engaged in pelvis what are the contraind...

MCN 273 POST PARTUM 1: YOUR A+ GUIDE THROUGH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. is lochia rubra normal the first 3 days after delivery? yes what does uterine involution mean? gradual reduction in size to pre - pregnancy condition (involves contraction of uterine muscle) what else is involved in uterine involution besides contraction of uterine muscle? healing of placental wound site how long does uterine involution take to happen? 6 weeks what are 5 things that could affect the normal process of...

MCN 273 CH 20: YOUR A+ GUIDE THROUGH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. threatened abortion -unexplained bleeding, cramping, backache, cervix closed; placenta attached -may resolve, may be a partial/complete abortion imminent abortion -increased bleeding and cramping, cervical os opens; placenta separates incomplete abortion -parts of products of conception retained, usually placenta, cervix opened complete abortion -all products or conception expelled abortion assessment -speculum exam for ble...

MCN 273, INRODUCTION AND TERMINOLOGY: YOUR A+ GUIDE THROUGH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Which race has the highest obstetric and infant mortality rates? black people HITEC hemorrhage inf toxemia embolism CHD CAM complementary and alternative medicine LMP last menstrual period EDC/EDD estimated date of confinement/delivery (+ 40 wks) GPTPAL US ultrasound EGA estimated gestational age Ballard scale EGA SVE/SSE sterile vaginal/speculum exam SVE consists of: dilation effacement ...

MCN 273 QUIZ 1: YOUR A+ GUIDE THROUGH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Abortion deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy. AFI (Amniotic Fluid Index)= estimate of the amount of amniotic fluid and is an index for the fetal well-being. AGA/SGA/LGA AGA= describes a fetus or newborn infant whose size is within the normal range for his or her gestational age. SGA= weight below the 10th percentile for the gestational age. LGA= indication of ...

MCN 273, NORMAL NEWBORNE: YOUR A+ GUIDE THROUGH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Maternal Birthing Positions Bed, birthing chiar, delivery table Recumbent position, lithotomy Semi-fowler's position - good for doctor, may hurt woman's hips, possible vena cava syndrome, decreasing blood supply to perineum, increased risk of tearing Left lateral sims position - opens hips up, improved circulation, less tearing, some patients may feel awkward/imbalanced Squatting position - good circulation to mom...

MCN 273 TERMINOLOGIES : YOUR A+ GUIDE THROUGH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. AGA (Appropriate for Gestational Age) when the baby's gestational age findings after birth match the calendar age SGA (Small for Gestational Age) When the baby's gestational age findings are smaller than they are supposed to be LGA (Large for gestational age) When the baby's gestational age findings are larger than they are supposed to be Ante-partum occurring before childbirth Intra-partum occurring during t...

MCN 273 EXAM: YOUR A+ GUIDE THROUGH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Nursing Interventions for Late decelerations Intrauterine Resuscitation: -reposition to lateral side -IV bolus -O2 therapy @10L mask -DEC/DC pitocin -Notify HCP Cause of variable decelerations umbilical cord compression Interventions for variable decelrations -Relieve cord compression -Intrauterine resuscitation -Amnioinfusion - IV bolus ~500 mL -SVE assessment for prolapsed cord Amnioinfusion introduction of a solution ...

MCN 273 EXAM 2: YOUR A+ GUIDE THROUGH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Uterine Involution The process where the uterus changes to normal size, shape, and tone after birth Takes ~6wks Factors that complicated Uterine involution -Overworked uterus: prolonged labor process -retained placenta/clots -full bladder: moves position -Over-distension: more work needed to shrink down Types of Lochia Rubra (red) - lasts 3 to 5 days Serosa (pink) - lasts 3-10 days Alba (white) - continues for 10 to 14 da...