ATI Proctored OB Maternal Newborn Study Guide.Guide Video #1: Contraception & Infertility
Diaphragms: client must be refitted for a diaphragm for the
... [Show More] following conditions:
1. It’s been 2 years since she has been fitted
2. Gained more than 15 pounds (7kg)
3. Had a full-term pregnancy
4. Had a second term abortion
o When you use a diaphragm, you need to use spermicide with every act of coitus (withdrawal of penis from vagina prior to ejaculation). Every time you withdrawal, instill
more spermicide.
o Diaphragm must stay inserted for 6hrs after act of coitus.
Hormonal Contraceptives (Oral)
o Side effects: Chest pain, SOB, Leg pain (from a possible clot), headache or eye problems
(from a stroke or hypertension)
o Contraindications: Women with a history of blood clots, stroke, cardiac problems, smoker, breast or estrogen related cancers (pill contains estrogen)
Depo-Provera/Medroxyprogesterone
o Injectable progestin
o Can cause decreased bone mineral density or loss of calcium
Nursing action: Ensure patient has adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D
IUD
o Increase risk for PID
o Can cause uterine perforation or ectopic pregnancy (increases risk for ectopic pregnancy) o Look out for/Notify PCP:
Change in string length IUD is moving and not in the right place Foul smelling vaginal discharge
Pain with intercourse Fever/Chills (infection)
Infertility is defined as an inability to conceive desire engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse for a prolonged period of time or at least 12 months.
Common factors associated with infertility include: o Decreased sperm production (Sperm analysis) o Endometriosis
o Ovulation disorders
o Tubal occlusions If you test and use DYE (used in the fallopian tubes), make sure the woman is not allergic to iodine or shellfish/seafood
Video #2: Signs of Pregnancy
Presumptive: Can be defined by things/reasons other than pregnancy
Amenorrhea Can be anorexic or exercising too much Fatigue Didn’t sleep well
Nausea/Vomiting Sick Urinary Frequency UTI
Quickening/Fluttering in stomach Gas
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Probable: Changes that make the examiner suspect a woman is pregnant (primarily related to physical changes of the uterus).
Abdominal enlargement: Related to changes in uterine size, shape, and position
Hegar’s Sign: Softening and compressibility of the lower uterus
Chadwick’s Sign: Deepend violet bluish color of cervix and vaginal mucosa
Goodell’s Sign: Softening of cervical tip
Ballottement: Rebound of unengaged uterus
Braxton Hicks Contractions: False contractions that are painless, irregular, and usually relieved by walking
Positive Pregnancy Test: Woman’s hormonal level may not be normal
Fetal Outline:
Positive: Very distinct things.
Fetal Heart Sounds
Fetal Heartbeat can be heard
Can see the baby with ultrasound Can feel movement in the uterus
Naegele’s Rule: Last menstrual period minus (– ) 3 months + 7 days + 1-year ;Cathy’s Rule: + 9 months + 1 week
Gravidity and Parity:
Gravida: a woman who is pregnant
Gravidity: number of pregnancies
o Nulligravida: a woman who has never been pregnant
o Primigravida: a woman who is pregnant for the first time
o Multigravida: a woman in at least her second pregnancy.
Parity: the number of births (not the number of fetuses [ex: twins]) carried pat 20 weeks gestation, whether or not the fetus was born alive.
o Nullipara: a woman who has not had a birth at more than 20 weeks of gestation.
o Primipara: a woman who has had one birth that occurred after 20 weeks of gestation.
o Multipara: a woman who has had two or more pregnancies to the stage of [Show Less]