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What are risk factors for developing endometrial/uterine cancer? s/s? Dx? Tx? - Risk factors: menopause hormone therapy including just estrogen for women with uterus, early menarche or late menopause, obesity, tamoxifen (used to decrease risk for breast cancer), never preg, DM - s/s: bleeding after menopause or AUB, abnormal vag discharge, dysuria, pelvic pain/pressure - Dx: endometrial biopsy, PET scan to determine if metastasized - Tx: hyst, radiation, chemo, progesterone, "-zumab" d...

When should you perform glucose checks on an infant of a diabetic mother? When infant shows s/s of hypoglycemia: - shaky/jittery/tremors (earlier sign) - apnea - cyanosis - hypothermia (no energy to keep body warm) - hypotonia/lethargy - poor feeding - seizures (late sign) What are risk factors for an infant developing an infection? Exposure to infected mother Improper maternal hygiene Spread through contact of hospital staff/environment What are the GBS infection assessment...

Wound infection: definition, risks, findings, treatment, nursing interventions Definition: often occurs at laceration or incision site (episiotomy or c/s) Risks: poor wound healing, poor hygiene, exposure to bacteria, surgical/operative interventions Findings: REEDA (redness, edema, echymosis, discharge, approximation) Treatment: broad antibiotics, culture and sensitivity if unresponsive, may require surgical intervention Interventions: manage pain, admin antibiotics, assess status, encoura...

This medication is given to stop vaginal bleeding, but contraindicated with hypertension. Methergine This drug is always administered via small titrations for induction during labor. Pitocin or oxytocin This needs to be administrated intravenously before an epidural is placed. IV fluids bolus This medication crosses the placenta and makes baby sleepy Opioid -You do this with cervidil if the contractions are every minute -Remove it This is the definition of tachystole. ...

Terbutaline: Use? Special information? Use: tocolytic used to temporarily stop or slow down contractions, prevent contractions from invasive procedures such as external cephalic version Special information: 3 dose max, careful with asthmatic patients Pitocin: use? special information? use: speed up labor in bishop score of 6-8, prevent PPH special considerations: can cause tachysystole and hypertonic contractions Ephedrine: use? special information? use: treats low BP, can be used...

What are three examples of teratogens? - Drugs - Alcohol - Chemical and toxic substances What is Rhogam? Injection used to prevent RH incompatibility from developing during pregnancy. What type of blood types do not need Rhogam? Positive blood types How does the umbilical arteries work? (3 factors) - 2 arteries & 1 vein - Arteries carry waste from baby back to the placenta. - Vein delivers things to the baby. When should you screen for intimate partner violence? Ever...

List some complications associated with Anorexia Nervosa. Osteoporosis, hypothyroidism, bradycardia, dizziness, hypotension, left ventricular systolic dysfunction, prolonged QT syndrome, reduced peripheral circulation, lanugo, GERD, bloating, constipation, and delayed gastric emptying. What is an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)? An opening in the septum that allows shunting of blood between the atria. What are the clinical features of Atrial Septal Defect? Fixed widely split S2, right ve...

Which of the following is NOT a general danger sign? a. Lethargy/difficult to awaken b. Convulsion c. Difficulty of breathing d. Inability to drink or breastfeed Which of the following is an inflammation of the male reproductive system where there is inguinal and scrotal pain, fever, and tenderness of the affected part? Urinalysis result of patient with this condition shows bacteria and WBCs. Treatments for this includes antibiotics and symptomatic relief. A. Phimosis B. Epididymitis ...

Contraceptive standard follow up regimens: -Re-check placement of IUDs in 4-6 weeks, then follow yearly -Follow-up with pills, patches and rings in 3 months, then every year -Depo injections, follow-up for injection q 12 wk 2 types of Pap tests: Conventional: cervical cells are collected using a wooden spatula and/or brush and placed on glass slide. Least expensive method. Liquid Prep: cervical cells are obtained with a "broom" and placed into a bottle containing liquid. Residual...

Use of plans or oils to obtain many therapeutic effects, such as analgesic, psychological, and antimicrobial benefits aroma therapy 3 conditions whose symptoms may be improved with the use of gingko biloba Alzheimer's Disease Anxiety Schizophrenia A set of meanings, norms, beliefs, values, and behavior patterns shared by a group of people culture Self-identified race, tribe, or nation with which a person or group identifies and which greatly influences beliefs and behavior...

PA Burns Scalding - splash, immersion Contact Open fire flame Electrical Labs for Physical Abuse >2yr CBC, PT, PTT CMP with lipase AST/ALT > 80 - get CT abdomen skeletal survey Definitive indication of SA pregnancy presence of semen Std No consensus previously "indeterminate findings" insufficient of conflicting data Lichen Sclerosis most common congenital condition that mimics SA autoimmune condition does involve males Markers: pale, fragile sk...

Most common congenital heart malformation VSD Window for spontaneous closure of PDA Up to age 1 year. Spontaneous closure after that age is rare. Leading cause of HF in 1st month of life Coarctation of aorta - either alone or in combination with ASD, VSD or other cardiac anomalies. Syndrome commonly seen in female patients with coarctation of the aorta? Turner's Syndrome Features of tetralogy of fallot 1) Pulmonary stenosis 2) RV hypertrophy 3) Overriding aorta 4...

What are manifestations of sexual abuse? Sexual knowledge, play, behavior Sleep disturbances Appetite disturbances Depression/Anxiety/Social withdraw Guilt, low self esteem, mistrust Runaway Excessive masturbation Recurrent abdominal pain Frequent somatic complaints Genital/anal/urethral trauma Enuresis/Encopresis STI's Promiscuity/prostitution/sexual dysfunction Truancy/problems at school Substance abuse How do you diagnose sexual abuse? -rarely need to perform internal ...

What did the CHADs scoring in the Swedish Hospital test show? Women with atrial fibrillation have an increased risk of stroke compared to men. AND Women with A-fib, YOUNGER than 65 WITHOUT other RISK FACTORS, have a low risk for stroke and do not need anticoagulants. Chlorthalidone Diuretic/antihypertensive but is not potassium sparing like eplerenone or spironolactone Eplerenone Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist Diuretic: blocks aldosterone Ivabradine (Corlanor): HCN ch...

Which of the following elements must you take into consideration when determining how much space to leave in from of your vehicle? When you encounter an aggressive driver, you should do the following: Pedestrians should try to cross the street only at: You must always look for a motorcycles or bicycles before you change lanes or when making a left turn because they: Which of the following is not a good tip for properly planning for a trip? Which of the following is t...

When approaching an intersection where the traffic signal is out you should: Respond as if it were a stop sign Which of the following is considered a one-point violation? Failure to come to a complete stop at a stop sign Who may legally drive with a headset covering both ears? Any person operating an authorized emergency vehicle

A good way to prevent rollovers when driving an SUV would be to: Load your SUV properly What does N.O.T.S. stand for? Negligent Operator Treatment System The "Spirit of the Law" Refers to the ___________ of the law Intent or purpose of the Law.

An Example of a 2 point violation is reckless driving. A First-Offense DUI can result in a six month suspension of your driver's license. Equipment failure, road design, and driving behavior can contribute in some collisions. ESC (electronic Stability Control) systems help drivers: Stay on the road in emergency situations by automatically adjusting steering and break A good way to prevent rollovers when driving an SUV would be to: What does N.O.T.S. stand for?...

Which schedule of reinforcement produces a post-reinforcement pause? fixed ratio To gradually reduce a high-frequency behavior, which schedule of reinforcement is the most appropriate? differential reinforcement of low rates of responding Schedule thinning refers to: gradually increasing the response ratio or the duration of the time interval Common behavioral characteristics associated with ________ include avoidance, aggression, and unpredictable pauses in responding ratio s...

Subjective Tests Also called constructed response items. Requires students to create their own responses, rather than selecting a response from a list of options. No single wording can be seen as the only correct answer, and a response can earn full or partial credit. Types: Essay questions & Complex performance. When to Use Subjective Items •For learning outcomes not readily assessed objectively •Targeting specific mental processes (e.g., draws valid conclusions) •Integrating a s...