Key Concepts Study Guide
Exam 1
Prenatal Visits
Diagnosis of pregnancy~ expected signs and symptoms
Presumptive signs
Probable signs
Positive signs
Estimated Date of Birth-Nagel’s rule
Gravida and Para
Definition GTPAL
Gestation= weeks pregnant
Trimesters-
Review of risk factors and assessment of new risks in pregnancy
Normal physiological discomforts of pregnancy
Normal physiological changes in pregnancy
Endocrine
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
GI-
GU-
Vital Signs
Health Promotion Nursing teaching- warning signs to call provider.
, Nutrition review
Weight gain and increase caloric intake, iron deficiency, anemia, morning sickness, PICA
Cultural considerations-
Maternal/Fetal Screening and Testing
24-28-week labs (blood sugar testing, Hgb, STI testing, Rhogam)
Fundal height measurements
Leopold’s maneuvers
Social support consideration for abuse, adolescence, adequate food in house, is the patient
homeless
Bleeding disorders or abnormalities during pregnancy
Early Pregnancy
Causes/concerns in 1st trimester-
Ectopic pregnancy-
Miscarriage/spontaneous abortion
Late Pregnancy Bleeding
Placenta Previa
Signs and symptoms
Patient teaching
Abruptio placenta
Causes
Signs and symptoms
Management of both previa and abruption
Difference between previa and abruption
Exam 1
Prenatal Visits
Diagnosis of pregnancy~ expected signs and symptoms
Presumptive signs
Probable signs
Positive signs
Estimated Date of Birth-Nagel’s rule
Gravida and Para
Definition GTPAL
Gestation= weeks pregnant
Trimesters-
Review of risk factors and assessment of new risks in pregnancy
Normal physiological discomforts of pregnancy
Normal physiological changes in pregnancy
Endocrine
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
GI-
GU-
Vital Signs
Health Promotion Nursing teaching- warning signs to call provider.
, Nutrition review
Weight gain and increase caloric intake, iron deficiency, anemia, morning sickness, PICA
Cultural considerations-
Maternal/Fetal Screening and Testing
24-28-week labs (blood sugar testing, Hgb, STI testing, Rhogam)
Fundal height measurements
Leopold’s maneuvers
Social support consideration for abuse, adolescence, adequate food in house, is the patient
homeless
Bleeding disorders or abnormalities during pregnancy
Early Pregnancy
Causes/concerns in 1st trimester-
Ectopic pregnancy-
Miscarriage/spontaneous abortion
Late Pregnancy Bleeding
Placenta Previa
Signs and symptoms
Patient teaching
Abruptio placenta
Causes
Signs and symptoms
Management of both previa and abruption
Difference between previa and abruption
