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Foundations of Maternal Newborn Nursing Ch 25, 26, 29,30

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Signs/Symptoms of Preeclampsia   systolic BP >= 140mmHg or diastolic BP >= 90mmHg that develops after 20wks gestation and is accompanied by proteinuria >0.3g in a 24 hr. urine collection (random urine dipstick is usually >=1+)  
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Eclampsia   Progression of preeclampsia- HTN complicated by generalized seizures that cannot be attributed to other causes.  
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Genetic Risk factors for pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH)   Family history of PIH, Mother or sister who had preeclampsia Expectant father previously fathered a pregnancy in another woman who had the disorder  
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Fetal Risks of PIH   Prenatal death(ie IUGR), persistent hypoxemia/acidosis(reduced maternal blood flow to placenta). Pulmonary edema, circulatory/renal failure, intracranial hemorrhage(risks assoc. with preeclampsia/eclampsia.  
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Maternal Risks of PIH   Aspiration may cause maternal morbidity after an eclamptic seizure.  
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pharmacological agents used in treatment of PIH   Anti-hypertensive meds- systolic BP is >= 160mmHg or diastolic BP is >=110mmHg. Hydralazine(Apresoline)(popular-less risk). Used to relaxe arterial smooth muscle to reduce blood pressure. Niphedipine, B-blocker, Calcium channel blockers  
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Anti-convulsants given to prevent seizures   Magnesium Sulfate (most common) Dilantin Diphenylan  
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When giving anti-hypertensive meds to a woman on magnesium sulfate, monitor for _______.   Hypotension  
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Signs of dehydration in a newborn   Urine output <2 ml/kg/hr Urine specific gravity >1.010 Weight loss greater than expected Dry skin and mucous membranes Sunken anterior fontanelles Poor skin tugor Blood: elevated Na+, protein, and hematocrit levels Hypotension  
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Signs of overhydration in a newborn   Urine output > 5ml/kg/hr Urine specific gravity <1.002 Edema Weight gain greater than expected Bulging fontanels Blood: decreased Na+, protein,& hematocrit levels Moist breath sounds Difficulty breathing  
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Daily calorie intake for preterm infants   105-130 kcal/kg/day  
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Average healthy preterm infant should gain approximately _____g/kg/day.   15-20 g/kg/day  
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Aspirate the stomach contents to measure the residual amount in the stomach every _____ before tube feedings.   2-4 hours  
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Preterm infants may need ____ kcal/oz instead of ______kcal/oz for term infants to meet their requirements   24 kcal/oz, 20 kcal/oz  
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Signs of lack of readiness for breastfeeding   fatigue, bradycardia, tackypnea, or apnea  
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Respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants is caused by   insufficient production of surfactant  
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By ______ weeks, production of surfactant is usually mature enough to enable the infant to breathe normally outside the uterus.   34-36 weeks  
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Signs of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in infants   Tachypnea, Tachycardia, Nasal flaring, chest retractions, Cyanosis, Audible grunting of expiration, Breath sounds decreased, Rales may be present  
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Postmaturity Syndrome   The infant may not receive the appropriate amount of oxygen and nutrients and may be SGA  
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Skin condition of postterm infant   May appear thin with loose skin folds, cracked peeling skin, and meconium stain  
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Symptoms of Postmaturity Syndrome   Alert and wide-eyed, Worried face Thin with loose skin, little subcutaneous fat Little-no lanugo and vernix caseosa, Abundant hair  
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Signs of Recent Cocaine Use   Diaphoresis, high BP, irregular respiration, Dilated pupils, increased body temperature Sudden onset of severely painful contractions Fetal tachycardia, excessive fetal activity Angry, caustic, abusive reactions and paranoi  
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Vague somatic complaints   Anxiety, depression, panic attacks, sleeplessness, anorexia  
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Placenta Previa   placenta is coming out first--> baby doesnt get oxygen  
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Abruptio placenta   Placenta separates prematurely RIGID BOARD-LIKE ABDOMEN  
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