VATI RN RN VATI MATERNAL NEWBORN
REVIEW SHEET VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
GRADED A+
⩥ What is acute coronary syndrome?
Answer: Range of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood
flow to the heart
⩥ What is Prasugrel?
Answer: - platelet inhibitor and is used to prevent formation of blood
clots.
- Prasugrel is used in combination with low dose aspirin to prevent
thrombosis in patients with acute coronary syndrome, including unstable
angina pectoris, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and
ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), who are planned for
treatment with PCI.
-Blood thinners- It can prevent blood clots, which can lead to heart
attack, in patients who need percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
⩥ What is Tay-Sachs disease?
,Answer: Rare disorder passed from parents to child. Caused by the
absence of an enzyme (hexosaminidase that leads to GM2 ganglioside
accumulation) that helps break down fatty substances which build up to
toxic levels in the child's brain and affect the function of the nerve cells.
As the disease progresses, the child loses muscle control. Eventually,
this leads to blindness, paralysis and death
Findings: weakness after 3-6mo, development slows and regresses.
Exaggerated startle response. Cherry spot visible on macula.
⩥ What is an amniocentesis?
Answer: Prenatal genetic test to detect genetic anomalies associated with
certain birth defects. A large needle is inserted into abd and a small
amount of fluid is withdrawn from amniotic sac. The fluid is analyzed
for specific neural tube defects such as Tay-Sachs disease, cystic
fibrosis, and down syndrome
⩥ What conditions increase risk of postpartum hemorrhage?
Answer: -Pregnancy-induced HTN
-Placental abruption (or retained placenta)
-Uterine atony
-Infection
-Obesity
-Prolonged labor
-Clotting problems
, -Assisted delivery
⩥ When should a topical antiseptic be avoided for postpartum perineal
care?
Answer: Broken, itchy, or irritated skin AND IT'S NOT REALLY
RECOMMENDED FOR POSTPARTUM CLIENTS
⩥ What are examples of non-reassuring FHR patterns?
Answer: -fetal tachycardia
-bradycardia
-late decelerations with good, short-term variability
⩥ What is a normal FHR?
Answer: 110-160 bpm
⩥ How should a client be instructed to clean an episiotomy?
Answer: Use a squeeze bottle with warm water or antiseptic solution to
keep area clean or rinse away bacteria. Client should blot the area dry,
DO NOT WIPE-it may damage or irritate perineal tissues
⩥ How does biophysical profile test work?
Answer: Ultrasound is used to visualize pockets in amniotic fluid
surrounding fetus to evaluate fetal health.
REVIEW SHEET VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
GRADED A+
⩥ What is acute coronary syndrome?
Answer: Range of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood
flow to the heart
⩥ What is Prasugrel?
Answer: - platelet inhibitor and is used to prevent formation of blood
clots.
- Prasugrel is used in combination with low dose aspirin to prevent
thrombosis in patients with acute coronary syndrome, including unstable
angina pectoris, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and
ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), who are planned for
treatment with PCI.
-Blood thinners- It can prevent blood clots, which can lead to heart
attack, in patients who need percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
⩥ What is Tay-Sachs disease?
,Answer: Rare disorder passed from parents to child. Caused by the
absence of an enzyme (hexosaminidase that leads to GM2 ganglioside
accumulation) that helps break down fatty substances which build up to
toxic levels in the child's brain and affect the function of the nerve cells.
As the disease progresses, the child loses muscle control. Eventually,
this leads to blindness, paralysis and death
Findings: weakness after 3-6mo, development slows and regresses.
Exaggerated startle response. Cherry spot visible on macula.
⩥ What is an amniocentesis?
Answer: Prenatal genetic test to detect genetic anomalies associated with
certain birth defects. A large needle is inserted into abd and a small
amount of fluid is withdrawn from amniotic sac. The fluid is analyzed
for specific neural tube defects such as Tay-Sachs disease, cystic
fibrosis, and down syndrome
⩥ What conditions increase risk of postpartum hemorrhage?
Answer: -Pregnancy-induced HTN
-Placental abruption (or retained placenta)
-Uterine atony
-Infection
-Obesity
-Prolonged labor
-Clotting problems
, -Assisted delivery
⩥ When should a topical antiseptic be avoided for postpartum perineal
care?
Answer: Broken, itchy, or irritated skin AND IT'S NOT REALLY
RECOMMENDED FOR POSTPARTUM CLIENTS
⩥ What are examples of non-reassuring FHR patterns?
Answer: -fetal tachycardia
-bradycardia
-late decelerations with good, short-term variability
⩥ What is a normal FHR?
Answer: 110-160 bpm
⩥ How should a client be instructed to clean an episiotomy?
Answer: Use a squeeze bottle with warm water or antiseptic solution to
keep area clean or rinse away bacteria. Client should blot the area dry,
DO NOT WIPE-it may damage or irritate perineal tissues
⩥ How does biophysical profile test work?
Answer: Ultrasound is used to visualize pockets in amniotic fluid
surrounding fetus to evaluate fetal health.
