ATI Maternity final questions well answered graded A+

ATI Maternity final questions well answered graded A+ What is an amniocentesis used for? - correct answer To determine lung maturity, detect congenital anomalies, and diagnose fetal hemolytic disease What is a cordocentisis used for? - correct answer To identify fetal blood type and RBC when there is a risk of isoimmune hemolytic anemia What is the Kleihauer-Betke test used for? - correct answer To determine the amount of fetal blood In the maternal circulation when there is a risk of Rh isoimmunization Abdominal cramping at 11 weeks indicates what? - correct answer It can indicate ectopic pregnancy or manifestations of spontaneous abortion. This would be a priority action. Blood nose (epistaxis) at 8 weeks gestation.. - correct answer Is a normal sign 5 steps in bathing a newborn - correct answer 1. Wipe eyes from inner canthus outwards 2. Wash neck by lifting chin 3. Cleanse skin around umbilical cord stump 4. wash legs/feet 5. clean diaper area Swelling in the face of a pregnant woman is indicative of what? Is it emergent? - correct answer Swelling of the face, scaral area, and hands indicate gestational HTN or preeclampsia. Reduction in renal perfusion leads to water and sodium retention. Fluid moves out of the intravascular compartment into the tissues, causing edema. This patient should be addressed immediately. Acrocyanosis - correct answer blueish discoloration of the hands and feet and is an expected finding in a newborn 12 hr after birth.