Rubella titer lab testes for hemagglutination-inhibition (HAI test) what ratio indicates woman is immune
HIA titer less than 1:10. If greater than, a immunization will be given postpartum and instruct woman to avoid children who have rubella
When to contact the care provider using the kick counts or cardiff count to ten method
fewer than 10 in 3hrs after meals, movements slowing and takes longer each day to note ten, no movements in the morning, fewer than 3 in 8 hrs without meals
Problems with high BP in pregnancy (over 140/90) include
essential hypertension, renal disease, pre-gestational hypertension, apprehension or anxiety assoc with pregnancy, exam, or other crisis. If over 20 wks - considered pre-eclampsia
____ a surface-active mixture of lipoproteins secreted in the alveoli and air passages that reduces surface tension of pulmonary fluids and contributes to the elasticity of pulmonary tissue
surfactant
possible cause for absence of fetal movement
maternal medication, obesity, fetal death
____ is a woman who is pregnant for the first time
primigravida
What does the 50g, 1hr. glucose screen (between 24-28 wks) measure
gestational diabetes melitus (GDM) if plasma glucose level is over 140mg/dL
Possible reasons for fundal heigth greater than expected
Multiple pregnancy, hydraminos (>amniotic fluid) and molar pregnancy (an anomalous growth containing a nonviable embryo which implants and proliferates within the uterus)
____ or breast stimulation is used to stimulate a contraction for the contraction stress test
IV pitocin
Amniocentesis provides info about
genetic disorders (triple test), fetal health and fetal lung maturity (L/S ratio and PG level)
