NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS REVIEW

NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS REVIEW

Leopold maneuvers

•         1^st maneuver- determines fetal part lying in fundus and fetal presentation

•         2^nd- which direction fetus back facing

•         Third maneuver determines part of fetus at inlet and mobility

•         4^th- fetal attitude and degree of flexion of head Meconium aspiration

•         Intubation and immediate suction needed-no longer than 5 sec

•         If HR low, PPV given and suction performed later

•         Don’t suction with bulb syringe when head pass-no longer recommended

RR

•         20-40breaths/min

HR

•         90-130 bpm

BP

•         90/56

Calories

•         An increase of 340 calories/day is recommended during the second trimester.

•         An increase of 462 calories/day is recommended during the third trimester.

•         Add 330 when breastfeeding

Protein

•         Folic acid­ prevent neural tube defects

•         Leafy green veggies, dry beans/peas, Orange juice

Iron

•         Increase rbc mass

•         Take 1 hour before meals

•         Take empty stomach

•         Give with vit C

•         Don’t give with milk/caffeine

•         Can cause constipation­ give fiber

•         Increase absorption of iron

•         Avoid calcium containing foods­milk and yogurt