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NUR 283 - All Comp Review
Maternity




Stage 1: active labor. Ends @ 10 cm.
F/U: FHR consistently 132.
Stage 2: baby out.
Fetal Distress Stage 3: placenta out.
Stage 4: Recovery.
1. FHR <110 or >160
2. Decreased or Absent Variability
3. Hyperactivity or No Activity
Considered Late Decels = Placental Insufficiency

Spontaneous Rupture of Membrane = Labor Initiated
Interventions/Monitor:
o Check Amniotic Fluids
o Watery & Clear/Yellow = Good around 700-1000mL
o Blood, yellow/green, meconium, odor = BAD Notify/Report!!
o Report to doctor = bloody ruptured membrane/bloody show(dark red)

Uterine Tachystole
o 5 or more contractions in 10 min
o Contractions 2 min or longer
o No relaxation between contractions
o Babies heart should fluctuate with contractions... If not = BAD
STOP OXYTOCIN
Monitor for Magnesium Toxicity
Magnesium Sulfate B – BP 
 Depress CNS & Prevent Seizures U – UOP 
 Eclampsia/Severe Preeclampsia R – RR 
P – Patella reflex  (DTR)
Education on Initial Feelings:
H.V.A.C.L = Headache, Visual
 Flushing/Diaphoresis
Disturbances, Abnormal Labs,
 Sedation
Cardiac Dysrhythmias, LOC
 Burning at IV Site
decreased

Toxicity Suspected
Discontinue
Postpartum Infusion Give
Calcium Gluconate
Monitor Vital Signs every 15-
1
30 minutes
Report to Doc – BP
160/110 or higher,
Respirations less than 12,
UA output less than 25-

,Risk for = Hemorrhage – Shock – Infection
Calf Swelling Postpartum – DVT concern – Assess 1st

Hemorrhage = Massage the Fundus + Watch for Hypovolemic Shock/Anemia
>500mL Vaginal >1000mL C-Section
Hemorrhage Interventions:
 Massage uterus
 Insert IV
 Call for help
 Call Provider
 No meds-don’t admin



Assessment/Interventions:
 Fundus/Lochia q15min for first hour
 Massage the fundus
 Monitor for shock/hemorrhage
 Hypotension, Tachycardia, Pallor
 Encourage Voiding – to prevent bladder distention

Rubella Vaccine:
 Pregnant? Contraindicated
 Avoid Crowds/Young Children
 Administer Vaccine=Postpartum (Avoid Pregnancy for 28 days)

Rhogam vaccine: mom has - blood type. Given @ 28 weeks pregnant & 72 hrs post-partum (if baby +
antigen blood)

Pediatrics
Newborn 110 – 170 60-85/40-55 97.6 – 99.3 30 – 60
Infant 90 – 160 65-100/55-65 97.6 – 99.5 30 – 53
Toddler 80 – 140 90-105/55-70 97.6 – 99.5 22 – 37
Preschooler 75 – 120 95-110/60-75 97.6 – 99.5 20 – 28
School-Age 70 – 100 100-120/60-75 97.6 – 99.5 18 – 25
Adolescents 60 – 100 110-125/65-85 97.6 – 99.5 12 – 20




Weight:
 2x = 6 months
 3x = 12 months
Car Seat – rear – middle – anchored – 2 yo – nurse does not put in –
Fontanels Closed: buckle @ nipple/armpit.
2-3 mts.  social smile
 Posterior: 8 weeks 6-12 mts.  1st tooth
Newborn Care/Assessment/Interventions:
 Anterior: 12-18 months 1 yo.  6-8 teeth. Babinski
Cleft Lip Baby = No pacifier, breaks during feeds, Soothe
reflex Baby(rocking)
gone.
9-12 mts.  Grasps/Pulls
2 objects; Stands with support
Hold sippy cup
by 12 mts. After 12 mts.
Intervene.
3 yo.  1000 words

, Umbilical Cord = falls of 7-14days (Intervention needed for 5 or less)
Measure Newborn Chest – Nipple Line
Newborn Medications = Vitamin K – Erythromycin Ointment – Hep B vaccine
Circumcision = no wipes - clean with water - petroleum jelly

Hyperbilirubinemia - Phototherapy
Interventions:
● Undressed with private area and eyes covered
● Reposition every 2 hours
● Monitor temp and signs of dehydration
● Turn lamp off to draw labs

Goal = Induce stools to decrease bili levels (expected = loose green stools)
Adverse Rxn = bronze baby syndrome - gray/brown discoloration

Pediatric Illnesses

Spina Bifida = Latex allergy
Intussusception = Jelly like stools – knee to chest position
Botulism = no honey first year
Pyloric Stenosis = projectile vomiting – olive shaped mass on abdomen – NPO
Hip dysplasia = click is bad

Pediatric Assessment
Sclerosis Screening = 10 -14 years old, yearly

Delegation
LPN UAP
 Monitor STABLE findings  ADLs
 Reinforce Teaching  Transferring/Positioning
 Trach Care/Suctioning  Ambulating
 Admin Routine Meds  I&O’s
 Wound Care/Cultures  Vital Signs
 Enteral Feeds  Collect Specimens
 Collecting Data (then given to RN)  Empty Foley/Ostomy
 Routine assessment

RN
 1st time ambulating, New admission V/S, Post-Op V/S
 Aspiration risk/swallow precautions
 IV Meds
 Initial Teaching
 Admin Blood & monitor first 15 mins.
 Plan of Care
 Irrigate JP drains
 Initial Assessment
 Documentation
Fundamentals (Legal Terms)

Battery = physical contact without a person’s consent
patient tries to leave and RN grabs arm


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