Topics Covered in This Course
Maternity – Newborn
4 Hours 12 Minutes, 117 Page Study Book, 296+ Practice Questions
Family Planning:
· Methods of contraception
o Barrier method
o Hormonal method
o Natural family planning
o Surgical (vasectomy, tubal ligation)
· Infertility
Women’s Health:
· Non-sexually transmitted infections
· Sexually transmitted infection
o Chlamydia
o Gonorrhea
o Trichomoniasis
o Herpes
o Syphilis
o HIV
o HPV
· Menstrual cycle disorders
o Amenorrhea
o Endometriosis
o Menopause
o Urinary Incontinence
o Toxic Shock Syndrome
o Fibroids
Antepartum Nursing
· Signs of pregnancy
· Physiological Maternal Changes
· Maternal Screening Tests
· Screening Tests to Evaluate Fetal Growth and Well Being
· Antepartum Care
· Complications During Pregnancy
o Spontaneous Abortion
o Ectopic Pregnancy
o Incompetent Cervix
o Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
o Hyperemesis Gravidarum
o RH Incompatibility
o Placenta Previa
o Placenta Abruption
o PIH
o Anemia
o Gestational Diabetes
o Pre-mature Rupture of Membranes
o Pre-term Labor
o Multiple Gestations
o Adolescent Pregnancy
Intrapartum- Labor & Delivery
· Fetal Monitoring
o Early Decelerations
o Late Decelerations
o Variable Decelerations
· True Labor vs. False Labor
· Stages of Labor
· Obstetric Procedures
o Artificial Rupture of Membranes
o Forceps Delivery
o Cesarean Delivery
· Anesthesia
· Intrapartal Concerns
o Cephalopelvic Disproportion
o Dystocia
o Fetal Distress
o Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
o Amniotic Fluid Embolism
o Uterine Rupture
o Intra-Uterine Fetal Death
Post-Partum Nursing Care & The Neonate
· Post-Partum Assessment
· Post-Partum Depression
· Puerperal Infections
· Mastitis
· Post-Partum Hemorrhage
· Newborn Assessment
· Newborn Complications
o Asphyxia
o Hypoglycemia
o Premature Newborn
o Hyperbilirubinemia
o Small for gestational age
o Large for gestational age
o Post Mature Infant
o Substance abuse and the newborn
• Breast milk vs. Formula Preparation
• Breast feeding vs. Bottle Feeding