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What are the rights of patient administration of medication?
1. Right Drug. 2. Right Patient. 3. Right Dose. 4. Right Route. 5. Right Time. 6. Right Documentation. 7. Right Education and Information. 8. Right Drug History and Assessment. 9. Right Approach. 10. Right Response and Evaluation. 11. Right to Refuse Medication. 12. Right Expiration Date.
List the IV fluid types and their corresponding uses.
IV Fluid Name: Yellow (Gauge 24) for babies, Blue (Gauge 22) for adults, Pink (Gauge 20) Standard, Green (Gauge 18) for blood transfusion.
What are the IV set drop factors for microset and macroset?
Microset - 60 drops per mL; Macroset - 15 drops per mL.
What does the acronym 'CIL' stand for in obstetrics?
CIL - Cephalic in Labor.
What does the acronym 'CNIL' stand for in obstetrics?
CNIL - Cephalic Not in Labor.
What does the acronym 'CIPL' stand for in obstetrics?
CIPL - Cephalic in Preterm Labor.
What does the acronym 'EDD' stand for?
EDD - Estimated Date of Delivery.
What does the acronym 'EDC' stand for?
EDC - Estimated Date of Confinement.
What does 'LMP' stand for?
LMP - Last Menstrual Period.
What does the acronym 'AOG' stand for?
AOG - Age of Gestation.
What does 'GDM' stand for?
GDM - Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.
What does 'NSD' stand for?
NSD - Normal Spontaneous Delivery.
What does 'FGR' stand for?
FGR - Fetal Growth Restriction.
What does 'IUGR' stand for?
IUGR - Intrauterine Growth Restriction.
What does 'BOW' stand for in obstetrics?
BOW - Bag of Water.
What does 'PROM' stand for?
PROM - Premature Rupture of Membrane.
What does 'PPROM' stand for?
PPROM - Preterm Premature Rupture of Membrane.
What does 'LBAW' stand for?
LBAW - Leaking Bag of Water.
What does 'RBAW' stand for?
RBAW - Ruptured Bag of Water.
What does 'VBAC' stand for?
VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section.
What does 'IROD' stand for?
IROD - Intern Resident on Duty.
What does 'PROD' stand for?
PROD - Pediatric Resident on Duty.
What does 'MMHG' stand for?
MMHG - Millimeters of Mercury.
What does the blue scrub men signify in the hospital?
Blue scrub men - Nursing orderly transferring the room and positioning the patient.
What does the blue scrub women signify in the hospital?
Blue scrub women - Nursing aid.
What does the green scrub signify in the hospital?
Green scrub - Nursing staff.
Who is the Chief Nurse mentioned in the document?
Chief Nurse - Jennifer S.P. Dadios.
Who is the Chairperson for OB Chief?
Chairperson - Dr. Patricia Tan.
What is the purpose of a Colposcopy?
To check for problems like bleeding in the mother.
What is the function of the Consultant room?
Room for physicians.
What is the purpose of the Work room?
For nursing aide and nursing orderly; contains materials and sterilization occurs here.
What are the instruments used for monitoring in the hospital?
Monitor machine, BP cuff, bulb, sphygmomanometer, pulse oximeter, ECG leads.
What color lead is for the right upper limb in ECG monitoring?
Red.
What color lead is for the left upper limb in ECG monitoring?
Yellow.
What color lead is for the left lower limb in ECG monitoring?
Green.
What is the Instant Warmer used for?
To keep the baby warm.
What is the Fetal Monitor Machine used for?
To monitor contractions and the baby's heartbeat.
What is the significance of K.Y. Jelly in a hospital setting?
Used during examinations; pink in color and has no character.
What is the purpose of the O2 meter?
To measure the oxygen levels.
What is the function of the Anesthesia machine?
To provide anesthesia using 1 air, 2 nitrogen, and 2 oxygen.
What is the common drug used to induce contractions?
1. Oxytocin - expensive but effective.
What are the names of other drugs used to induce contractions?
2. Syntosin, 3. Eline.
List some drugs used to prevent hemorrhage during delivery.
1. Methergine, 2. Methylergometrine.
What is the purpose of the Local anesthetics like Lidocaine?
To provide pain relief during procedures.
What are the normal values for maternal pulse and oxygen saturation?
Normal Pulse: 110 to 160 bpm; Oxygen saturation: 98-100%.
What are the three signs of labor?
1. Blood show, 2. Continuous contraction, 3. Ruptured bag of water.
What should be checked for the bag of water?
Normal clear or alkaline water; check for meconium-staining.
What does the term 'Black' signify in waste segregation?
Black - dry and non-infectious waste.
What does the term 'Yellow' signify in waste segregation?
Yellow - anything infectious.
What does the term 'Green' signify in waste segregation?
Green - food waste.
What is the purpose of the Sharps container?
To safely dispose of sharp objects.
What are the interventions if the mother is not contracting?
1. Oxytocin, 2. Massage fundus, 3. Cord compress, 4. Breastfeed.
List the 7 cardinal movements of labor.
1. Engagement, 2. Descent, 3. Flexion, 4. Internal rotation, 5. Extension, 6. External rotation, 7. Expulsion.
What are the four types of delivery?
1. NSD (Normal Spontaneous Delivery), 2. Cesarean section, 3. VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean), 4. FAD (Forcep Assisted Delivery).
Define 'Episiorrhaphy.'
Episiorrhaphy - surgical repair of an episiotomy.
What is the procedure for preparing the mother for birth?
First, use Betadine soap, then shave, and apply Betadine solution if labor is imminent.
What is the purpose of the Recovery room?
Contains beds for recovery, including an instant warmer and drop light for babies.
What are anthropometric measurements used for?
To assess head, chest, and abdominal size.
What should be monitored for a baby in terms of heart rate?
Check beats per minute (bpm) of the baby.
What does 'LLP' stand for in patient positioning?
LLP - Left Lateral Position.
What are common drugs used to contract and lessen blood flow?
1. Carbopsine (can give with oxy), 2. Dorathosine (per IV, no oxy needed).
What is 'Onset of Labor'?
The beginning of regular contractions.
What is the 'Unang Yakap'?
Skin-to-skin contact after birth.
What does 'Autoclave' refer to?
A machine used to sterilize instruments.
What is the 'D C set' used for?
For raspa (dilation and curettage).
What is the 'LAP PHYST set' used for?
For gynecological procedures.
What is the 'NSD set' used for?
For normal delivery procedures.
What does 'BCC' stand for?
BCC - Baby Blanket.
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