Prenatal Care and Lab Screenings Protocol

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What intervention is recommended for Bradycardia during labor?

Reposition (correct)

Administer tocolytics

Increase oxytocin dose

Administer IV antibiotics

Which type of deceleration is associated with CORD COMPRESSION?

Late deceleration

Acceleration deceleration

Variable deceleration (correct)

Early deceleration

What action is recommended for Tachycardia lasting more than 10 minutes during labor?

Increase oxytocin dose

Provide IV fluid bolus

Administer antipyretics (correct)

Administer IV antibiotics

When interpreting contractions, what can a longer duration indicate?

Inadequate contraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested intervention for Intermittent monitoring during labor?

Listen through the whole contraction period Signup and view all the answers

In cases of Continuous internal fetal monitoring, what is a potential complication related to maternal movement?

Increased infection/abrasion risk Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the recommended weight gain range for a pregnant woman with a normal BMI?

25-35 pounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the glucose challenge test performed at 28 weeks?

To screen for gestational diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily fluid intake for a pregnant woman?

2-3 liters Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the non-stress test during the third trimester?

To monitor fetal heart rate and movements Signup and view all the answers

When should a pregnant woman be screened for Group B Streptococcus (GBS)?

At 36 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily intake of folic acid for a pregnant woman?

600 mcg Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common reason for the increase in pulse rate during pregnancy?

Increased cardiac output Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following signs indicates the softening and compressibility of the lower uterus during pregnancy?

Hegar's sign Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the bimanual pelvic exam during the initial prenatal visit?

To assess the size and position of the uterus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common prenatal laboratory test?

Blood type and Rh factor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Hb/Hct (hemoglobin/hematocrit) test during pregnancy?

To monitor for anemia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a typical recommendation for weight gain during a singleton pregnancy?

25-35 pounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Rh factor test during pregnancy?

To determine the need for Rh immunoglobulin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common prenatal visit schedule for a low-risk pregnancy?

Monthly visits until 28 weeks, then biweekly visits until 36 weeks, and weekly visits thereafter Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pelvic exam during a third-trimester prenatal visit?

To evaluate the cervix for dilation and effacement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common recommendation for daily caloric intake during pregnancy?

2,000-2,500 calories Signup and view all the answers