OB-Maternity HESI-NCLEX Hints Latest Update

OB-Maternity HESI-NCLEX Hints Latest Update 2023 The menstrual phase varies in length in most women - HESI HINT: 1 Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction and Antepartum Between ovulation and the beginning of the next menstrual cycle, there are usually exactly 14 days. In other words, ovulation occurs 14 days before the next menstrual period. - HESI HINT: 2 Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction and Antepartum Sperm live approximately 3 days (48 to 72 hours), and eggs live about 24 hours. A couple must avoid unprotected intercourse for several days before the anticipated ovulation and for 3 days after ovulation to prevent pregnancy. - HESI HINT: 3 Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction and Antepartum Because some women experience implantation bleeding or spotting, they do not know they are pregnant. - HESI HINT: 4 Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction and Antepartum Look for signs of maternal-fetal bonding during pregnancy, for example, talking to fetus in utero, massaging abdomen, and nicknaming fetus are all healthy psychosocial activities - HESI HINT: 5 Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction and Antepartum For many women, battering (emotional or physical abuse) begins during pregnancy. Women should be assessed for abuse in private, away from the male partner, by a nurse who is familiar with local resources and knows how to determine the safety of the client - HESI HINT: 6 Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction and Antepartum Practice determining gravidity and parity, A women who is 6 weeks pregnant has the following maternal history: -2-year-old healthy daughter -miscarriage at 10 weeks -abortion at 6 weeks, 5 years earlier -Current pregnancy, she is gravida 4, para 1, (only 1 delivery after 20 weeks gestation) GTPAL = 4-1-0-2-1 - HESI HINT: 7 Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction and Antepartum Practice calcualting EDB. If the first day of a women's last normal menstrual period was October 17, what is her ED, busing Nagele rule? July 24. Count back 3 months and add 7 days (always give February 28 days) - HESI HINT: 8 Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction and Antepartum CONTINUES....