Aj Shared "Exam 2 Mat Child" - 11 Picmonics
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Exam 2 Mat Child
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Interventions
- Complications
- Risk for Shock
- Renal Failure
- Interventions
- Treat Underlying Cause
- Manage Bleeding
- Maintain Fluid and Hemodynamic Balance
- Transfusion
- Oxygenation
- Heparin Drip
2 mins
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Assessment
- Mechanism
- Improper Initiation of Clotting Cascade
- Signs and Symptoms
- Systemic Bleeding
- Petechiae, Purpura, Ecchymosis
- Change in LOC
- Increased PT and PTT
- Cyanosis
- Increased Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP)
- Decreased Platelets and Fibrinogen
2 mins
Induction of Labor
- Indications
- Premature Rupture of Membranes
- Danger to Fetus or Mother
- Prolonged Gestation
- Contraindications
- Placenta Abnormalities
- Transverse Fetal Position
- Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
- Active Genital Herpes Infection
- Transfundal Uterine Incision
- Hemorrhage
3 mins
True vs. False Labor
- Bloody Show
- True Labor
- Regular, Strong Contractions
- Progressive Effacement and Dilation
- Engagement of Presenting Part
- False Labor
- Irregular Contractions
- Cervix Soft
- No Engagement of Presenting Part
2 mins
Terbutaline (Brethine)
- Mechanism of Action
- Beta-2 Agonists
- Indications
- Asthma
- Tocolytic
- Side Effects
- Hypotension
- Tremor
- Tachycardia
- Pulmonary Edema
- Hyperglycemia
2 mins
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
- Mechanism of Action
- Increase Uterine Contractions
- Indications
- Labor Induction
- Control Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Side Effects
- Uterine Rupture
- Water Intoxication
- Contraindications
- Fetal Lung Immaturity
- Cervix Not Ripened
- Active Genital Herpes Infection
- Considerations
- Use Lowest Dose
- IV Pump
3 mins
APGAR Score
- 1 and 5 Minutes
- Appearance
- Pulse
- Grimace
- Activity and Muscle Tone
- Respiration
- Total Scores
- Gentle Stimulation
- Oxygen
2 mins
Spontaneous Abortion Overview
- Assessment
- Bleeding < 20 weeks Gestation
- Interventions
- Identify Type
- Bed Rest
- Monitor for Hemorrhage
- Save Pads and Linens
- RhoGAM
- Dilation and Curettage (DandC)
- Cerclage
- Emotional Support
2 mins
Placenta Previa
- Mechanism
- Placenta Covers Cervical Os
- Assessment
- Painless
- Bright Red Vaginal Bleeding
- Interventions
- Stable Fetus
- Bed Rest
- Observation
- Unstable Fetus
- C-section Delivery
- Considerations
- Risk for Shock
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Tocolysis
3 mins
Abruptio Placentae
- Mechanism
- Premature Separation of Placenta
- Assessment
- Tearing Pain
- Bleeding (Often Concealed)
- Rigid Uterus
- Contractions
- Interventions
- Corticosteroids as Needed
- Emergent Delivery
- Considerations
- Increased Risks for Neonate
- Rh (Rhesus) Incompatibilities
- Increased Risk for Shock
- Monitor Fetal Heart Rate
3 mins
Ectopic Pregnancy
- Signs and Symptoms
- Lower Abdominal Pain
- Delayed Menses
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
- Shock
- Referred Shoulder Pain
- Cullen Sign
- Considerations
- Methotrexate
- Surgery
- RhoGAM
2 mins
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