What is an amniotomy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI Obstetrics/Maternity Practice Quiz The nurse should explain to a 30-year-old gravid client that alpha fetoprotein testing is recommended for which purpose? ( answer)Screen for neural tube defects A 26 year old, gravid 2, para 1 client is admitted to the hospital at 28 weeks gestation in preterm labor. She is given 3 doses of terbutaline sulfate (Brethren) 0.25 mg subcutaneously to stop her labor contractions. The nurse plans to monitor for which primary side effect of terbutaline s...

HESI MATERNITY VERSION 1-3 EXAM RATED A+ Whenis anamniotomyindicated? - ANSWER>>(artificial ruptureof membranes [AROM]) is used to stimulate labor when the condition of the cervix is favorable How often should maternal blood pressure be done during an amniotomy? - ANSWER>>Maternal BP should beassessed every 15 to20 minutes duringlabor Why is maternal temperature important to monitor after an amniotomy? - ANSWER>>Maternal temperatureis monitoredhourlyafter the membranes a...

Subjective Changes - ANSWER-Amenorrhea, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, urinary frequency, breast changes, quickening, abdominal enlargement. Objective Changes - ANSWER-Pregnancy test, fetal heart sounds, fundal height. Developmental task of becoming a parent - ANSWER-Love and protect the child, parents identify changing roles and are willing to make the lifestyle changes, parents identify with parents roles, parents discuss what roles mean, couple incorporates child into relationship, coupl...

VATI Maternal Newborn Question and answers verified to pass VATI Maternal Newborn What to educate a newly licensed nurse about a substance use disorder patient prescribed methadone? Encourage client to breastfeed their newborns: it will help with withdrawal symptoms What findings indicate that terbutaline was effective? Decreased frequency of contractions What is terbutaline? A medication used to halt preterm labor. it causes relaxation of smooth muscle, which decreases uterine ...

HESI MATERNITY VERSION 1-3 EXAM RATED A+ When is an amniotomy indicated? - ANSWER>>(artificial rupture of membranes [AROM]) is used to stimulate labor when the condition of the cervix is favorable How often should maternal blood pressure be done during an amniotomy? - ANSWER>>Maternal BP should be assessed every 15 to 20 minutes during labor Why is maternal temperature important to monitor after an amniotomy? - ANSWER>>Maternal temperature is monitored hourly a...

HESI MATERNITY VERSION 1 OB EXAM RATED A+ 28 wk gestation pt calls the antepartal clinic about bleeding a small amount of bright red blood with no uterine contractions, but is not bleeding anymore. What may this possibly be? - ANSWER>>Placenta previa Is bleeding a small amount of bright red blood life-threatening to the fetus? - ANSWER>>It is not at risk for hypovolemia or life-threatening. What may sudden onset bleeding with present uterine contractions indicate? - ANSWER&...

PAEA OBGYN EOR Topics questions and answers latest 2023 1. G2 P1001 2. G4 P1111 3. G3 P2103 1. currently pregnant, 1 term delivery, 1 living child 2. currently pregnant, 1 term delivery, 1 preterm delivery, 1 abortion/miscarriage, 1 living child (cannot tell if it is term or preterm child by formula) 3. currently pregnant, twins at term, 1 at preterm, 3 living children G (# pregnancies) T (# term deliveries at 37 weeks or more including stillbirths) P (# preterm deliveries at 20-37 we...

HESI MATERNITY VERSION 1-3 EXAM RATED A+ When is an amniotomy indicated? - ANSWER>>(artificial rupture of membranes [AROM]) is used to stimulate labor when the condition of the cervix is favorable How often should maternal blood pressure be done during an amniotomy? - ANSWER>>Maternal BP should be assessed every 15 to 20 minutes during labor Why is maternal temperature important to monitor after an amniotomy? - ANSWER>>Maternal temperature is monitored hourly a...

At 14 weeks gestation, a client arrives at the EC complaining of a dull pain in the right lower quadrant of her abdomen. The nurse obtains a blood sample and initiates an IV. Thirty minutes after admission, the client reports feeling a sharp abdominal pain and a shoulder pain. Assessment findings include diaphoresis, a heart rate of 120 beats/minute, and a blood pressure of 86/48. Which action should the nurse implement next? A. check the hematocrit results B. administer pain medication C...

What position does the Pavlik harness put infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip stay in? The Pavlik harness keeps the infant in an abducted position allowing the hips and knees flexed When should jaundice in a newborn be concerning? If jaundice is present less than 24 hours of delivery, it may indicate excess bilirubin What is the action of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine)? Stop labor contractions Primary side effects of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine)? Tachycardi...