OB Final ETSU Questions and Answers
with 100% Complete Solutions
Newborn sepsis risk factors include: - ANSWER -Maternal Fever
-Premature membrane rupture
S/S of newborn sepsis - ANSWER Hypothermia
Pallor/mottling
lethargy
poor feeding
irritability
hypoglycemia
NEC s/s (necrotizing enterocolitis) - ANSWER -Increased
abdominal girth
-Increased gastric residuals
-Decreased or absent bowel sounds
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-*Visual bowel loops* (bc food and air is trapped in the bowel.
Can see on X-Ray)
-Bilious vomiting
-Occult blood in stools
-Signs of infection
-Respiratory difficulty
Pre term gestation - ANSWER 37 weeks
late term - ANSWER 41 weeks
post term - ANSWER >42 weeks
Term pregnancy length - ANSWER A pregnancy from the
beginning of 38 weeks of gestation to the end of 42 weeks
TORCH infections - ANSWER Toxoplasmosis
Other
Rubella
Cytomegalovirus
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Herpes
All dangerous for pregnant women
affect the fetus
Toxoplasmosis - ANSWER a parasite that is most commonly
transmitted from pets to humans by contact with contaminated
animal feces
Rubella - ANSWER a viral infection characterized by a low-grade
fever, swollen glands, inflamed eyes, and a fine, pink rash
German Measles
Cytomegalovirus - ANSWER herpes-type virus that usually
causes disease when the immune system is compromised
Herpes - ANSWER A viral infection causing small painful blisters
and inflammation, most commonly at the junction of skin and
mucous membrane in the mouth or nose or in the genitals
post partum blues - ANSWER - lasts less than 2 weeks
- immediate postpartum period