mother's position; if pitocin is infusing, stop the infusion; apply oxygen;, and increase the rate of IV
fluids. Contact the doctor if the problem persists.
TORCHS syndrome in the neonate - Answer✔✔-This is a combination of diseases. These include
toxoplasmosis, rubella (German measles), cytomegalovirus, herpes, and syphyllis. Pregnant nurses
should not be assigned to care for the client with toxoplasmosis or cytomegalovirus.
Treatment for maternal hypotension after an epidural anesthesia - Answer✔✔-1. Stop pitocin if infusing.
2. Turn the client on the left side. 3. Administer oxygen. 4. If hypovolemia is present, push IV fluids.
Anticoagulant therapy and monitoring- Coumadin (sodium warfarin) PT - Answer✔✔-10-12 sec.
(control).
Coumadin Antidote - Answer✔✔-The antidote for Coumadin is vitamin K.
Anticoagulant therapy and monitoring- Heparin/Lovenox/Dalteparin PTT - Answer✔✔-30-45 sec.
(control).
Heparin Antidote - Answer✔✔-The antidote for Heparin is protamine sulfate.
Anticoagulant therapy and monitoring- Therapeutic level - Answer✔✔-It is important to maintain a
bleeding time that is slightly prolonged so that clotting will not occur; therefore, the bleeding time with
medication should be 1 1/2-2 times the control
Rule of nines for calculating TBSA for burns - Answer✔✔-Head = 9% Arms = 18% (9% each Back = 18%
Legs = 36% (18% each) Genitalia = 1%
Arab American cultural attributes - Answer✔✔-Females avoid eye contact with males; touch is accepted
if done by same-sex healthcare providers; most decisions are made by males; Muslims (Sunni), refuse
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