ATI Maternal Child Exam Questions
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How do *Monophasic Oral Contraceptives* work as far as dosing? What is an example?
- Answer- *Same* dose of estrogen and progesterone for entire dosing schedule; 21
days of active drug followed by 7 days of placebo to allow withdrawal bleeding;
*EXAMPLE*: ethinyl estradiol 30-drospirenone 3 [Yasmin]
How do *Multiphasic Oral Contraceptives* work as far as dosing? - Answer- Contain
both estrogen and progesterone at *different* dosages throughout cycle
What is required before placement of an I.U.D? - Answer- 1) Cultures for STIs;
2) Informed consent
What kind of vaginal bleeding should be expected after placement of an I.U.D? -
Answer- Irregular spotting is common in first few months
What is the most favorable type of pelvis for successful labor and birth? - Answer-
gynecoid pelvis
When can the heartbeat be detected by *doppler*? - Answer- between 10 to 12 weeks
When can the heartbeat be detected by *regular non-electronic fetoscope*? - Answer-
20 weeks
When does the fetal external genitalia appear allowing recognition of the gender? -
Answer- 12 weeks
What provides for exchange of nutrients and waste products between the fetus and
mother? - Answer- placenta
When can genetic testing be done via chorionic villus sampling [CVS]? - Answer- by
week 10 to 12
What carries *deoxygenated* blood and water products *from* the fetus? - Answer-
arteries (2)
What carries *oxygenated* blood and provides O2 and nutrients *to* the fetus? -
Answer- vein (1)
What is the fetal heart rate in the *1st* trimester? - Answer- 160-170
, What is the fetal heart rate in the *2nd and 3rd* trimesters? - Answer- 110-160
What connects the umbilical vein and the inferior vena cava? - Answer- ductus venosus
Why does the fertilized ovum stay in the fallopian tubes for 3 days? - Answer- to
promote the fertilized ovum's chances of survial
What are the purposes of amniotic fluid? - Answer- 1) allows for fetal movement;
2) cushions and protects the fetus;
3) maintains body temperature of the fetus;
4) can be used to measure fetal kidney function
What *CAN* pass through the placenta? - Answer- nutrients, drugs, alcohol, antibodies,
and viruses
What can *NOT* pass through the placenta? - Answer- large particles such as bacteria
What things can help alleviate the nausea and vomiting that commonly occurs in the 1st
trimester? - Answer- 1) Eat dry crackers before arising;
2) Avoid brushing teeth immediately after arising;
3) Eat small, frequent, low-fat meals during the day;
4) Drink liquids *between* meals rather than with meals;
5) Avoid fried foods and spicy foods;
What is the purpose of a nonstress test? - Answer- - To assess the fetal CNS and well-
being;
- To monitor response of FHR to fetal movements;
- To allow RN to assess the FHR in relationship to fetal movements
Kegal exercises for urinary incontinence
[Teaching] - Answer- -tighten pelvic muscles for a count of 10 and then relax for a count
of 10;
-have designated time and place to do exercises because you will need to concentrate
to do them correctly;
-improvement in incontinence may be seen after 6 weeks of therapy
Contraction stress test - Answer- - Done by either nipple stimulation or oxytocin [Pitocin]
I.V.
- Results are either negative, positive, equivocal, suspicious, or unsatisfactory
What does a *negative* contraction stress test indicate? - Answer- - At least 3 uterine
contractions in 10 min, with *NO* late decelerations;
- A *negative* result is a *normal* result and is a good thing
What does a *positive* contraction stress test indicate? - Answer- - Late decelerations
occur with 50% or more of contractions;
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How do *Monophasic Oral Contraceptives* work as far as dosing? What is an example?
- Answer- *Same* dose of estrogen and progesterone for entire dosing schedule; 21
days of active drug followed by 7 days of placebo to allow withdrawal bleeding;
*EXAMPLE*: ethinyl estradiol 30-drospirenone 3 [Yasmin]
How do *Multiphasic Oral Contraceptives* work as far as dosing? - Answer- Contain
both estrogen and progesterone at *different* dosages throughout cycle
What is required before placement of an I.U.D? - Answer- 1) Cultures for STIs;
2) Informed consent
What kind of vaginal bleeding should be expected after placement of an I.U.D? -
Answer- Irregular spotting is common in first few months
What is the most favorable type of pelvis for successful labor and birth? - Answer-
gynecoid pelvis
When can the heartbeat be detected by *doppler*? - Answer- between 10 to 12 weeks
When can the heartbeat be detected by *regular non-electronic fetoscope*? - Answer-
20 weeks
When does the fetal external genitalia appear allowing recognition of the gender? -
Answer- 12 weeks
What provides for exchange of nutrients and waste products between the fetus and
mother? - Answer- placenta
When can genetic testing be done via chorionic villus sampling [CVS]? - Answer- by
week 10 to 12
What carries *deoxygenated* blood and water products *from* the fetus? - Answer-
arteries (2)
What carries *oxygenated* blood and provides O2 and nutrients *to* the fetus? -
Answer- vein (1)
What is the fetal heart rate in the *1st* trimester? - Answer- 160-170
, What is the fetal heart rate in the *2nd and 3rd* trimesters? - Answer- 110-160
What connects the umbilical vein and the inferior vena cava? - Answer- ductus venosus
Why does the fertilized ovum stay in the fallopian tubes for 3 days? - Answer- to
promote the fertilized ovum's chances of survial
What are the purposes of amniotic fluid? - Answer- 1) allows for fetal movement;
2) cushions and protects the fetus;
3) maintains body temperature of the fetus;
4) can be used to measure fetal kidney function
What *CAN* pass through the placenta? - Answer- nutrients, drugs, alcohol, antibodies,
and viruses
What can *NOT* pass through the placenta? - Answer- large particles such as bacteria
What things can help alleviate the nausea and vomiting that commonly occurs in the 1st
trimester? - Answer- 1) Eat dry crackers before arising;
2) Avoid brushing teeth immediately after arising;
3) Eat small, frequent, low-fat meals during the day;
4) Drink liquids *between* meals rather than with meals;
5) Avoid fried foods and spicy foods;
What is the purpose of a nonstress test? - Answer- - To assess the fetal CNS and well-
being;
- To monitor response of FHR to fetal movements;
- To allow RN to assess the FHR in relationship to fetal movements
Kegal exercises for urinary incontinence
[Teaching] - Answer- -tighten pelvic muscles for a count of 10 and then relax for a count
of 10;
-have designated time and place to do exercises because you will need to concentrate
to do them correctly;
-improvement in incontinence may be seen after 6 weeks of therapy
Contraction stress test - Answer- - Done by either nipple stimulation or oxytocin [Pitocin]
I.V.
- Results are either negative, positive, equivocal, suspicious, or unsatisfactory
What does a *negative* contraction stress test indicate? - Answer- - At least 3 uterine
contractions in 10 min, with *NO* late decelerations;
- A *negative* result is a *normal* result and is a good thing
What does a *positive* contraction stress test indicate? - Answer- - Late decelerations
occur with 50% or more of contractions;
