Maternal Newborn ATI Remediation
Assessment of Fetal Well-Being: Interdisciplinary Care Conference:
o Biophysical Profile: BPP assesses fetal well-being by measuring the following five
variables with a score of 2 for each normal finding, and 0 for each abnormal finding for
each variable.
o Nonstress Test: NST most widely used technique for antepartum evaluation of fetal
well-being performed during the third trimester. It is a noninvasive procedure that
monitors response of the FHR to fetal movement.
Preeclampsia: is a pregnancy-specific condition in which hypertension and proteinuria (protein
in urine at or greater than 40 mg/dl concentration) develop after 20 weeks of gestation in a
previously normotensive woman. It is a vasospastic, systemic disorder and is usually categorized
as mild or sever for purposes of management. Usually with primiparous women or women
having twins or more. Encourage use of antihypertensives (but can cause birth defects, and
seizures).
What are the two conditions that need to present in preeclampsia? HTN and proteinuria.
HELLP: diagnosed when platelets drop below 100K (because bleeding risk). Considered severe
pre-eclampsia that involves hepatic destruction
What are other symptoms we look for in preeclampsia? Sudden swelling of hands, face and
feet, vomiting, increased deep tendon reflexes, proteinuria, decreased urine output (less than
30mL), HTN (over 140/90), Clonus, lates due to decreased placental perfusion.
What is our role in caring for patients hospitalized with severe preeclampsia? Through
evaluation of maternal fetal status. Maternal assessments include monitoring of BP, urine
output, cerebral status, and the presence of epigastric pain, abdominal tenderness, signs of
labor, or placental abruption. Labs: platelet count, liver enzymes and serum creatinine.
Nursing Care of Newborns: Priority Action Following Delivery:
1. The greatest risk to the newborn is cold stress, the first nurse action after delivery should
be to dry the newborn.
2. Weight the infant shortly after birth to obtain baseline, but it is not a first action the nurse
needs to take.
3. The nurse should place identification bracelets on the newborn shortly after birth, but it is
not a first action the nurse needs to take.
4. The nurse should obtain the Apgar score at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.
Baby-Friendly Care: Phases of Maternal Postpartum Adjustment:
◯ Considers the infant a family member
◯ Holds the infant face-to-face (en face position),
maintaining eye contact
◯ Assigns meaning to the infant's behavior and views
this positively
, ◯ Identifies the infant's unique characteristics and
relates them to those of other family members.
◯ Names the infant, indicating bonding is occurring
◯ Touches the infant and maintains close physical
proximity and contact
◯ Provides physical care for the infant, such as feeding
and diapering
◯ Responds to the infant's cries
◯ Smiles at, talks to, and sings to the infant
Fetal Assessment During Labor: Identifying a Reportable Finding for a Client Who Is Receiving
Oxytocin:
o Fetal bradycardia: FHR less than 110/min for 10 min or more. Discontinue the oxytocin,
lay on side, give O2, insert catheter, give tocolytic, notify provider.
o Late deceleration of FHR: Slowing of FHR after contraction has started with return to
baseline well after contraction has ended, place client on side, increase fluids,
discontinue oxytocin, give O2 8-10L, notify provider, prepare for assisted vaginal birth or
c-section.
o Variable deceleration of FHR: Transitory, abrupt slowing of FHR less than 110 beats/min,
variable in duration, intensity, and timing in relation to uterine contraction. Reposition
client side to side or into knee-chest, discontinue oxytocin, give 8-10L O2, assist with
vaginal birth, assist with an amniofusion if prescribed.
Postpartum Infections: Identifying Findings of Complications:
o Sites of wound infections: Cesarean incisions, episiotomies, lacerations, and/or any
trauma wounds present in the birth canal following labor and birth.
o Mastitis: infection of the breast, usually unilateral. Can progress to abscess if untreated.
Occurs most commonly in mothers breastfeeding for the 1st time, and well after
establishing milk flow, 2-4 weeks after delivery. Staphylococcus usually infecting
organism. Provide education regarding breast hygiene, instruct to wash hands before
breastfeeding, instruct frequent change of breast pads, allow nipples to air dry, teach
proper infant positioning.
o Risk factors for postpartum infections: -Cervical dilation that provides the uterus with
exposure to the external environment through the vagina. -Well-supplied exposed blood
vessels-Wounds from lacerations, incisions, and/or hematomas. -Alkalinity of amniotic
fluid, blood, and lochia during pregnancy and the early postpartum pd, decreasing the
acidity of the vaginal secretions.
Puerperal Infections: Flu like symptoms such as body aches, chills, fever and malaise
Anorexia and nausea. Elevated temp of at least 38*C for 2 consecutive days
Tachycardia. Use aseptic technique, hand hygiene, teach proper hand hygiene to client,
maintain iv access, administer iv antibiotics, provide comfort measures, educate client on signs
of worsening, encourage diet high in protein to promote tissue healing.
Endometritis: Pelvic pain, Chills, Fatigue and Loss of appetite. Uterine tenderness and
enlargement, Dark, profuse lochia, Lochia that is either malodorous or purulent Temp greater
Assessment of Fetal Well-Being: Interdisciplinary Care Conference:
o Biophysical Profile: BPP assesses fetal well-being by measuring the following five
variables with a score of 2 for each normal finding, and 0 for each abnormal finding for
each variable.
o Nonstress Test: NST most widely used technique for antepartum evaluation of fetal
well-being performed during the third trimester. It is a noninvasive procedure that
monitors response of the FHR to fetal movement.
Preeclampsia: is a pregnancy-specific condition in which hypertension and proteinuria (protein
in urine at or greater than 40 mg/dl concentration) develop after 20 weeks of gestation in a
previously normotensive woman. It is a vasospastic, systemic disorder and is usually categorized
as mild or sever for purposes of management. Usually with primiparous women or women
having twins or more. Encourage use of antihypertensives (but can cause birth defects, and
seizures).
What are the two conditions that need to present in preeclampsia? HTN and proteinuria.
HELLP: diagnosed when platelets drop below 100K (because bleeding risk). Considered severe
pre-eclampsia that involves hepatic destruction
What are other symptoms we look for in preeclampsia? Sudden swelling of hands, face and
feet, vomiting, increased deep tendon reflexes, proteinuria, decreased urine output (less than
30mL), HTN (over 140/90), Clonus, lates due to decreased placental perfusion.
What is our role in caring for patients hospitalized with severe preeclampsia? Through
evaluation of maternal fetal status. Maternal assessments include monitoring of BP, urine
output, cerebral status, and the presence of epigastric pain, abdominal tenderness, signs of
labor, or placental abruption. Labs: platelet count, liver enzymes and serum creatinine.
Nursing Care of Newborns: Priority Action Following Delivery:
1. The greatest risk to the newborn is cold stress, the first nurse action after delivery should
be to dry the newborn.
2. Weight the infant shortly after birth to obtain baseline, but it is not a first action the nurse
needs to take.
3. The nurse should place identification bracelets on the newborn shortly after birth, but it is
not a first action the nurse needs to take.
4. The nurse should obtain the Apgar score at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.
Baby-Friendly Care: Phases of Maternal Postpartum Adjustment:
◯ Considers the infant a family member
◯ Holds the infant face-to-face (en face position),
maintaining eye contact
◯ Assigns meaning to the infant's behavior and views
this positively
, ◯ Identifies the infant's unique characteristics and
relates them to those of other family members.
◯ Names the infant, indicating bonding is occurring
◯ Touches the infant and maintains close physical
proximity and contact
◯ Provides physical care for the infant, such as feeding
and diapering
◯ Responds to the infant's cries
◯ Smiles at, talks to, and sings to the infant
Fetal Assessment During Labor: Identifying a Reportable Finding for a Client Who Is Receiving
Oxytocin:
o Fetal bradycardia: FHR less than 110/min for 10 min or more. Discontinue the oxytocin,
lay on side, give O2, insert catheter, give tocolytic, notify provider.
o Late deceleration of FHR: Slowing of FHR after contraction has started with return to
baseline well after contraction has ended, place client on side, increase fluids,
discontinue oxytocin, give O2 8-10L, notify provider, prepare for assisted vaginal birth or
c-section.
o Variable deceleration of FHR: Transitory, abrupt slowing of FHR less than 110 beats/min,
variable in duration, intensity, and timing in relation to uterine contraction. Reposition
client side to side or into knee-chest, discontinue oxytocin, give 8-10L O2, assist with
vaginal birth, assist with an amniofusion if prescribed.
Postpartum Infections: Identifying Findings of Complications:
o Sites of wound infections: Cesarean incisions, episiotomies, lacerations, and/or any
trauma wounds present in the birth canal following labor and birth.
o Mastitis: infection of the breast, usually unilateral. Can progress to abscess if untreated.
Occurs most commonly in mothers breastfeeding for the 1st time, and well after
establishing milk flow, 2-4 weeks after delivery. Staphylococcus usually infecting
organism. Provide education regarding breast hygiene, instruct to wash hands before
breastfeeding, instruct frequent change of breast pads, allow nipples to air dry, teach
proper infant positioning.
o Risk factors for postpartum infections: -Cervical dilation that provides the uterus with
exposure to the external environment through the vagina. -Well-supplied exposed blood
vessels-Wounds from lacerations, incisions, and/or hematomas. -Alkalinity of amniotic
fluid, blood, and lochia during pregnancy and the early postpartum pd, decreasing the
acidity of the vaginal secretions.
Puerperal Infections: Flu like symptoms such as body aches, chills, fever and malaise
Anorexia and nausea. Elevated temp of at least 38*C for 2 consecutive days
Tachycardia. Use aseptic technique, hand hygiene, teach proper hand hygiene to client,
maintain iv access, administer iv antibiotics, provide comfort measures, educate client on signs
of worsening, encourage diet high in protein to promote tissue healing.
Endometritis: Pelvic pain, Chills, Fatigue and Loss of appetite. Uterine tenderness and
enlargement, Dark, profuse lochia, Lochia that is either malodorous or purulent Temp greater
