• Shuffle
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Alphabetize
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Front First
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Both Sides
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
Front

How to study your flashcards.

Right/Left arrow keys: Navigate between flashcards.right arrow keyleft arrow key

Up/Down arrow keys: Flip the card between the front and back.down keyup key

H key: Show hint (3rd side).h key

image

PLAY BUTTON

image

PLAY BUTTON

image

Progress

1/94

Click to flip

94 Cards in this Set

  • Front
  • Back
DIC definition
- characterized by increased coagulation
- formation of thrombi in microcirculation
- hemorrhage
- tissue and cellular ischemia
respiratory symptoms of DIC
Dyspnea, cyanosis, increased RR
Bruising
Sign and symptom of DIC
DIC
DIsseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy
Pain and swelling of the joints
Sign and symptom of DIC
Bleeding from Mucous membranes
Sign and symptom of DIC
N/V and severe abdominal pain
Sign and symptom of DIC
Restlessness, confusion, seizure, coma, shock
Sign and symptom of DIC
abruptio placenta
Risk factor for DIC
sepsis
Risk factor for DIC
Intrauterine fetal death
Risk factor for DIC
Amniotic fluid embolism
Risk factor for DIC
severe PIH and HELLP
Risk factor for DIC
Retained placenta
Risk factor for DIC
Recent injury or trauma
Risk factor for DIC
Value of fibrinogen ------------- with DIC.
decreases
Value of platelets -------------- with DIC
decreases
PT and PTT are -------------- with DIC
prolonged
there is an -------------------- in fibrin - degradation products
increase
T/F

C-Section is not indicated in the patient w/ DIC.
False
Hypoxia
Implications for fetus when mother has DIC
Acidosis
Implications for fetus when a mother has DIC
Hypotension
Implications for fetus when mother has DIC
Renal failure
Sign of shock
Respiratory depression
Sign of shock
Altered LOC
Sign of shock
Rising thready pulse rate and falling blood pressure
Sign of shock
Pale clammy skin
Sign of shock
T/F
Oxygen is administered via Nasal Cannula in the patient with DIC
false

oxygen is administered via Face mask non-rebreather
administration of heparin
management intervention of the patient with DIC
shoulder dystocia
any birth in which maneuvers in addition to lateral traction and episiotomy are required to deliver the shoulder
obesity
factors predisposing mother to shoulder dystocia
multiparity
factors predisposing mother to shoulder dystocia
postdates
factors predisposing mother to shoulder dystocia
prior history of macrosomic babies
factors predisposing mother to shoulder dystocia
midpelvic delivery
factors predisposing mother to shoulder dystocia
prolonged second stage
factors predisposing mother to shoulder dystocia
DM
factors predisposing mother to shoulder dystocia
Brachial plexus palsy
common fetal complication from shoulder dystocia
seizure
common fetal complication associated with shoulder dystocia
asphyxia
common fetal complication with shoulder dystocia
fracture of the humerus ans clavicle
common fetal complication related to shoulder dystocia
Problems with power in shoulder dystocia
hyper and hypo tonic uterine dysfunction
precipitous labor
Problems with passenger
occiput posterior position
breech presentation
multifetal pregnancy
macrosomia
structural abnormalities
problems with passage way
pelvic contraction
obstructions in maternal birth canal
problems with psyche
psychological distress
What is the first sign of shoulder dystocia ?
retraction of fetal head
"turtle sign"
McRoberts Position
1. flex thighs
2. pull patients knees toward ears
Zavanelli Maneuver
C-section w/ cephalic replacement
What is the management Mnemonic for shoulder dystocia?
HELPER
HELPER

What does H stand for?
Call for HELP
HELPER
What does E stand for?
Cut a generous EPISIOTOMY
HELPER
What does L stand for?
Position LEGS in McRoberts position
HELPER
What does P stand for?
Apply suprapubic PRESSURE
HELPER
What does E stand for?
ENTER and perform Rubin and Wood-Screw maneuver
HELPER
What does R stand for?
Remove posterior arm
what are the three things you avoid in shoulder dystocia?
pressure on the fundus

excessive downward traction to baby's head

Twisting or bending of neck
Gaskin's Maneuver puts the woman in what position?
Gets the woman on a hands and knee position ?
Zavanelli Maneuver
cephalic replacement followed by cesarean delivery
T/F

hx of SAB predisposes you to having an incompetent cervix?
True
T/F
Cerclages are not used in cases of Incompetent cervixes to stop preterm cervical dilatation
false

they are used
What happens to the cerclage in a cesarean birth
sutures left in place
What happens to the cerclage in a vaginal birth
sutures removed before term
Women with cerclages should be instructed to report what two things?
ROM
labor contractions
Why are tocolytic medications used in PROM?
supress uterine contractions
How does the nurse maintian good uterine blood flow in the patient with a PROM?
position her on her left side
Cord Prolapse is -------- ---------- ------- --------.
obstetric emergency demanding immediate attention
immediate management of umbilical cord prolapse is determined by what three factors?
fetal viability
fetal maturity
presence of any lethal anomalies
In the case of a cord prolapse emergency delivery is recommended for what type of fetus?
mature and normally formed
If the cervix is not completely dilated what offers the best chance for a favorable fetal outcome in a patient with a prolapsed cord
C- Section
Onset of uterine rupture is marked by --------- -------- ----------.
sudden fetal bradycardia
T/F

The nurse must be prepared for urgent C-section in a uterine rupture
true
multiparity
factor contributing to precipitous birth
large pelvis
factor contributing to precipitous birth
previous precipitous birth
factor contributing to precipitous birth
small fetus in a favorable position
factor contributing to precipitous birth
strong contractions
factor contributing to precipitous birth
uterine hyperstimulation from excess Pitocin
factor contributing to precipitous birth
loss of coping ability
implication for precipitous birth
laceration of cervix, vagina, or perineum
implication for precipitous birth
postpartum uterine atony
implication for precipitous birth
atony
lack of normal tone or strength
hemorrhage from undetected laceration or atony
implication for precipitous birth
fetal stress of hypoxia from intense uterine contractions
implication for precipitous birth
fetal cerebral trauma from rapid descent
implication for precipitous birth
fetal pneumothorax from rapid descent
implication for precipitous birth
What is a nursing plan for precipitous labor?
identify client at increased risk
accelerated labor progression in a multipara is dilation of ------ ---- in one hour.
>2cm
Accelerated labor progression in a nullipara is -------- ----------- in one hour.
>1.2 cm
what is one thing to avoid in a client with precipitous labor?
uterine hyperstimulation
*careful oxytocin dosing*
Postterm labor
pregnancy continuing past end of 42 weeks gestation
How often does a postterm woman have a NST?
2x a week
How often does the postterm woman have cervical examinations?
once a week
T/F

The woman with a postterm baby should count fetal movements daily.
true