Complications of pregnancy - -Frequent headaches, visual disturbances, swelling of face
or fingers
Complication of phototherapy - -Decreased urinary output
Adverse effects of nifedipine - -Flushing, hypotension, headache, dizziness, nausea
Symptoms of Gonorrhea - -Vaginal discharge, abdominal pain, low back pain, irregular
/painful menstrual cycles
Normal platelet count for newborn - -150,000-300,000
Normal hemoglobin for newborn - -14-24
normal hematocrit for newborn - -44-64
Normal WBC for Newborn - -9,000-30,000
Diet education for pregnant women - -Eat 1,000 mg calcium a day
Proper temperature for sitz bath - -100-105
What does an amniocentesis do? - -Determines if babies lungs are mature
, How much water to mix with formula - -Equal parts formula to water
Expected finding for newborn with down syndrome - -Hypotonic muscle tone, small ears,
single Palmer crease
Nageles rule for calculating a due date is? - -Subtract three months and add seven days
from last menstrual period
Normal weight gain during first trimester - -2-5 lbs
Expected Newborn hr when crying - -110-180
Expected newborn hr when sleeping - -80-100
Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause - -fetal alcohol syndrome, developmental delay,
birth defects
Risk factor for respiratory distress syndrome - -prematurity
Why should pregnant women take folic acid? - -Prevents birth defects
Birth control diaphram - -Diaphragm must stay in place 6 hours after intercourse, replace
every 2 years
Treatment for morning sickness - -Eats 5 to 6 meals throughout the day, eat snack high in
carbs like crackers before getting out of bed in the morning