50 Questions
What can extra bleeding in the postpartum period lead to?
Postpartum hemorrhage, anemia, hysterectomy
What can gas and abdominal pain in the postpartum period lead to?
Constipation
What can inflammation and pain in the episiotomy site lead to?
Infection, incontinence, sepsis
What is the most likely cause of the client's abdominal pain and large amount of vaginal bleeding?
Uterine atony
Which client characteristic increases the risk of uterine atony and postpartum hemorrhage?
High parity
What condition is most likely to lead to the development of postpartum hemorrhage in the client?
Hydramnios
What can the presence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid increase the risk of in the newborn?
Meconium aspiration syndrome
What is the expected color of amniotic fluid?
Clear
What complication can develop during the third trimester in women with diabetes mellitus?
Hydramnios
What can meconium in the lungs cause in the newborn?
Mechanical obstruction and chemical pneumonitis
What is the primary function of uterotonic medications like methylergonovine and oxytocin?
Cause the uterine muscle to contract
What is the most likely cause of the newborn's tachypnea and grunting?
Respiratory distress due to meconium aspiration syndrome
What can the presence of hydramnios impair in the uterus?
Ability to contract effectively
What can the presence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid indicate about the fetus?
Possible inhalation of meconium into the lungs
What is the primary effect of oxytocin infusion in the context of postpartum bleeding?
Cause the uterine muscle to contract
What is the primary concern for newborns with meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
Respiratory issues due to meconium aspiration syndrome
What is the primary risk associated with uterine atony as a postpartum complication?
Excessive blood loss and postpartum hemorrhage
What effect can hydramnios have on the uterus following delivery?
Impaired ability to contract
What is the primary reason for frequent breastfeeding in newborns?
Prevention of hypoglycemia
What does a positive indirect Coombs test indicate in a newborn?
Presence of maternal antibodies leading to accelerated destruction of blood cells
What is the primary intervention for neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Oxygen administration and monitoring of oral intake and output
What complication can result from vacuum-assisted birth?
Subgaleal hemorrhage
What is the primary concern with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)?
Fetal lung maturity and umbilical cord compression
What is the primary management technique for shoulder dystocia?
Flexing the client’s legs and applying suprapubic pressure
What is the primary requirement for managing chorioamnionitis?
Continuous external fetal monitoring and Rh immune globulin administration
What is the primary concern with placental abruption?
Monitoring of fetal heart rate and potential complications such as hypovolemia
What is the primary cause of the client's risk of developing postpartum hemorrhage?
Hydramnios
What is the primary effect of meconium-stained amniotic fluid on the newborn?
Respiratory distress syndrome
What is the primary complication associated with hydramnios?
Uterine atony
What is the expected color of amniotic fluid?
Clear
What can the presence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid indicate about the fetus?
Neonatal sepsis
What is the primary concern with polyhydramnios in women with diabetes mellitus?
Impaired uterine contraction
What is the primary risk to the newborn due to meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
Neonatal sepsis
What can the presence of hydramnios impair in the uterus?
Uterine contraction
What can meconium in the lungs cause in the newborn?
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
What is the primary cause of the client's risk of developing postpartum hemorrhage?
Hydramnios
What is the primary risk associated with uterine atony as a postpartum complication?
Excessive amniotic fluid
What is the primary complication that can develop during the third trimester in women with diabetes mellitus?
Polyhydramnios
Which complication requires continuous external fetal monitoring and Rh immune globulin administration?
Placental abruption
What does a positive indirect Coombs test indicate in a newborn?
Accelerated destruction of blood cells
What is the primary intervention for neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Morphine administration
What is the primary concern with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)?
Umbilical cord compression
What is the primary management technique for shoulder dystocia?
Flexing the client’s legs and applying suprapubic pressure
What can the presence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid increase the risk of in the newborn?
Respiratory distress
What complication can result from vacuum-assisted birth?
Subgaleal hemorrhage
What is the primary risk associated with uterine atony as a postpartum complication?
Excessive blood loss
What can inflammation and pain in the episiotomy site lead to?
Maternal trauma
What can the presence of hydramnios impair in the uterus following delivery?
Ability to contract
What complication can develop during the third trimester in women with diabetes mellitus?
Hydramnios
What is the primary concern for newborns with meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
Respiratory distress
Study Notes
Neonatal and Obstetric Complications: Key Nursing Considerations
- Meconium-staining of amniotic fluid is common in post-term pregnancies and poses a risk of meconium aspiration syndrome, leading to respiratory issues in newborns.
- Uterine atony, a postpartum complication, poses a significant risk due to potential excessive blood loss and postpartum hemorrhage, especially in cases of spontaneous vaginal delivery of a large baby or hydramnios.
- Hydramnios, associated with diabetes, can lead to uterine overdistention, affecting its ability to contract following delivery.
- Newborns should breastfeed frequently to prevent hypoglycemia, especially in the first few days of life, and nurses should monitor for signs of respiratory distress, hyperbilirubinemia, and sepsis.
- A positive indirect Coombs test indicates the presence of maternal antibodies in the newborn's blood, leading to accelerated destruction of blood cells and potential jaundice and anemia.
- Neonatal abstinence syndrome requires oxygen administration, monitoring of oral intake, and output, and potential administration of morphine.
- Vacuum-assisted birth can lead to subgaleal hemorrhage, requiring monitoring of head circumference, level of consciousness, and hematocrit levels in newborns.
- Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) requires glucocorticoid injection for fetal lung maturity and monitoring for umbilical cord compression and fetal compromise.
- Shoulder dystocia management involves flexing the client’s legs and applying suprapubic pressure, with monitoring for brachial plexus injuries and maternal trauma.
- Chorioamnionitis, a bacterial infection following amniotic membrane rupture, requires continuous external fetal monitoring and Rh immune globulin administration.
- Placental abruption, indicated by vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain, requires monitoring of fetal heart rate, urine output, and potential complications such as hypovolemia, shock, or fetal distress.
Neonatal and Obstetric Complications: Key Nursing Considerations
- Meconium-staining of amniotic fluid is common in post-term pregnancies and poses a risk of meconium aspiration syndrome, leading to respiratory issues in newborns.
- Uterine atony, a postpartum complication, poses a significant risk due to potential excessive blood loss and postpartum hemorrhage, especially in cases of spontaneous vaginal delivery of a large baby or hydramnios.
- Hydramnios, associated with diabetes, can lead to uterine overdistention, affecting its ability to contract following delivery.
- Newborns should breastfeed frequently to prevent hypoglycemia, especially in the first few days of life, and nurses should monitor for signs of respiratory distress, hyperbilirubinemia, and sepsis.
- A positive indirect Coombs test indicates the presence of maternal antibodies in the newborn's blood, leading to accelerated destruction of blood cells and potential jaundice and anemia.
- Neonatal abstinence syndrome requires oxygen administration, monitoring of oral intake, and output, and potential administration of morphine.
- Vacuum-assisted birth can lead to subgaleal hemorrhage, requiring monitoring of head circumference, level of consciousness, and hematocrit levels in newborns.
- Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) requires glucocorticoid injection for fetal lung maturity and monitoring for umbilical cord compression and fetal compromise.
- Shoulder dystocia management involves flexing the client’s legs and applying suprapubic pressure, with monitoring for brachial plexus injuries and maternal trauma.
- Chorioamnionitis, a bacterial infection following amniotic membrane rupture, requires continuous external fetal monitoring and Rh immune globulin administration.
- Placental abruption, indicated by vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain, requires monitoring of fetal heart rate, urine output, and potential complications such as hypovolemia, shock, or fetal distress.
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