VATI Maternal Newborn questions with complete solutions

What is abstinence syndrome? Symptoms of drug withdrawal as a result of physical dependence of the mother What are the indications for a non-stress test? Pregnancy problems such as suspected intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), maternal diabetes, or when mother has twins in womb Over how much time should morphine be administered over? 4-5 minutes to prevent hypotension and respiratory depression A client who does not wish to breastfeed can alleviate engorgement and swelling by wearing what type of bra? Tight-fitting bra or breast binders to alleviate engorgement and swelling A nurse is planning care for a client who has Hep B with jaundice. What intervention should the nurse include in the plan? Provide high-calorie, high protein diet. Clients w/ Hep B are at increased risk for inadequate nutrition d/t N/V, anorexia, and fatigue A nurse is caring for a client in active labor who has meconium staining of the amniotic fluid. The nurse notes a reassuring FHR tracing from the external fetal monitor. What action should the nurse perform? Prepare equipment needed for newborn resuscitation *endotracheal suctioning occurs if newborn has poor respiratory effort, decreased muscle tone, and bradycardia after delivery What is the Bishop score? Used to determine maternal readiness for labor by evaluating whether the cervix is favorable by rating the following: 1. dilation, 2. effacement, 3. cervical consistency, 4. cervical position and 5. station of presenting part A nurse in a clinic is providing education to a client at 32 weeks gestation who has pruritis gravidarum. What should the nurse teach as the treatment. Slightly increase exposure to sunlight b/c it can reduce itching. Pruritis gravidarum is a condition of pregnancy that causes generalized itching without the presence of a rash d/t stretching of the skin For what clients is isotretinoin cream contraindicated in? (Accutane).. Contraindicated in pregnant clients b/c it is teratogenic What is the moro reflex? startle reflex-initiated by clapping hands and infant will have symmetric movement of arms and legs How long does it take for respiratory depression to occur after an IV bolus of morphine? Can occur within 7 minutes after