OB/PED Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

theory that states that the family is a unit and interactions among the family are studied rather than the individuals -a change in one family member affects all family members - ️️Family Systems Theory Wright and Leahy theory that states that families move through stages -relationships among family members go through transitions, developmental stresses may disrupt the life-cycle process - ️️Family Life Cycle (developmental) Theory Carter and McGoldrick theory that states that ...

Advanced Gestational Age - ️️35+ When does the fetal heart rate begin? - ️️4 weeks When are all body organs formed prenatally? - ️️8 weeks When can fetal heart tones be heard by a doppler? - ️️8-12 weeks When can the baby's sex be determined? - ️️16 weeks What milestones happen at 20 weeks of pregnancy? - ️️* Mother feels movement called quickening * Baby develops regular schedule of sleeping, sucking kicking * Hands can grasp * Head hair, eyebrows, and...

If a Maternal Serum Alpha Fetal Protein (MSAFP) level was elevated what should the nurse prioritize? - ️️Further testing What is the best action to treat heartburn at night during pregnancy? - ️️Elevate the head of the bed. What is the GTPAL? Previous pregnancy ended at 18 weeks, twins at 31 weeks, and a 5 year old at 39 weeks. - ️️G4, T1, P2, A1, L3 Which procedure should the nurse administer RhoGam if the woman is Rh negative? - ️️Amniocentesis Positive sign of preg...

2 year old female is lethargic to respond. She has dry mucous membranes and a tearless cry. What should you suspect? - ️️Hypovolemia just delivered a baby girl who remains cyanotic and not responding to stimulation and oxygen therapy. Heart rate is 90. You should - ️️Begin positive pressure ventilations 6 month old is febrile, cyanotic, and grunting with labored breathing. You should - ️️Apply blow by O2 and transport Before assessing the respiratory adequacy of an unconscio...

The nurse is talking to a group of parents about different types of play in which children engage. Which statement made by a parent would indicate correct understanding of the teaching? A: Parallel-play children borrow and lend play materials and sometimes attempt to control who plays in the group. B: In associative play, children play independently but among other children. C: During onlooker play, children play alone with toys different from those used by the other children in the same ar...

Monitoring for fetal position is important because the mother cannot tell you she has back pain, which is the cardinal sign of persistant posterior fetal position. Why do the regional blocks, especially epidural and caudal, often result in assisted delivery? A. inability to push effectively in 3rd stage B. inability to push effectively in 4th stage C. inability to push effectively in 1st stage D. inability to push effectively in 2nd stage - ️️D. Regional blocks, especially epidural and ...

A nurse is instructing a patient who is taking an oral contraceptive about danger signs to report to her provider. The nurse determines the client understands the teaching when the client states the need to report which of the following? - ️️C. Shortness of Breath Most side effects associated with combined oral contraceptives are due to: - ️️estrogen Suppose Dana, 17 years old, chooses to use a COC as her family planning method. What is a danger sign of COC's you would ask her to ...

2 year old patient has a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute. This is considered? A) Too fast B) Inadequate C)normal D)too slow - ️️C) Normal When assessing distal circulatory function in a 3 year old, a reliable indicator is? A) Pulse ox B) BP C) Cap refill D) Skin temp - ️️C) Cap Refill Neonatal 2 week old female is dyspneic and lethargic to respond. Vitals are P 58, R 4 and irregular. What should you be concerned about? A) Altered mental status B) cerebr...

what is the post operative care for a tonsillectomy? - ️️Typically not performed on children 3 and under. POST OP: - Immediately post op, pt is placed on Sims sidelying with knee flexed to hold the position - Increased heart rate, respiration's, restlessness, swallowing, or vomiting up bright red blood are signs of bleeding. - Small amts of clear liquids given as tolerated (no red or brown juices) Popsicle are good (no red or brown) - Avoid coughing or clearing of the throat to reduce ...

OB EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse is reviewing a client's history. Which two predisposing causes of puerperal (postpartum) infection should prompt the nurse to monitor this client closely? Malnutrition and anemia Hemorrhage and trauma during labor Preeclampsia and retention of placental fragments Organisms in the birth canal and trauma during labor -----------CORRECT ANSWER: Hemorrhage and trauma during labor Which client is at the greatest risk for a postpartum infec...