Maternal-Child Nursing Questions &
Verified Answers 100% Correct [Grade A]-
Chamberlain
what is an epidural - correct answer Injection of medication into the epidural space -
regulated with PCA pump
what is a pudendal block - correct answer transvaginal injection of a local anesthetic
into the area in front of the pudendal nerve that anesthetizes the perineum, vulva, and
rectal areas
risks with a spinal or epidural - correct answer hypotension
delayed respirations
allergies
itching
increased temp
n/v
risk with pudendal block - correct answer delayed 2nd stage of labor
hematoma
indication to decrease/discontinue oxytocin - correct answer -contractions < 2 minutes
apart
-contractions >90 sec
-contraction <30 secs
-contraction strength 100 mmHg
(tachysystole/hyperstimulation)
what is a side effect of nifedipine? - correct answer orthostatic hypotension
patient with preeclampsia should report the following to the provider - correct answer
epigastric pain
continuous headache
visual disturbances
home management of preeclampsia - correct answer bed rest
side lying
dark quiet environment
diversional activities
low sodium
, Exam 1 NR 327 (Latest Update )
Maternal-Child Nursing Questions &
Verified Answers 100% Correct [Grade A]-
Chamberlain
no caffeine
antihypertensives
what is HELLP - correct answer hemolysis
elevated liver enzymes
low platelets
causes of bleeding in first trimester - correct answer spontaneous abortion
ectopic pregnancy
causes of bleeding in second trimestser - correct answer gestational trophoblastic
disease
molar pregnancy
causes of bleeding in third trimester - correct answer placenta previa
abruptio placentae
biggest difference between placenta previa and abruptio placentae? - correct answer
PAIN with abruption
which is an emergency in which the baby must be delivered? abruptio placentae or
placenta previa - correct answer abruptio placentae
if mother is needing O2 therapy what is the expected delivery method? - correct
answer facemask
8-10L
what are tocolytics - correct answer Drugs given to stop preterm labor
what are the 4 tocolytic drugs - correct answer Indomethacin
Nifedipine
Mg Sulfate
Terbutaline
"Its Not My Time"
what is chorioamnionitis? - correct answer bacterial infection of the amniotic cavity
How long is the baby considered a "fetus" - correct answer until 9 weeks