ATI Proctored Study Guide-2021-Illinois State University NUR 316 Maternal Newborn

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Illinois State UniversityNUR 316Maternal Newborn ATI Proctored Study Guide..pdfIllinois State UniversityNUR 316Maternal Newborn ATI Proctored Study Guide..pdIllinois State UniversityNUR 316Maternal Ne... wborn ATI Proctored Study Guide..pIMPORTANT: Rh Factor of mother and baby through indirect Coombs test. If mom is Rh negative and baby is Rh positive, causes mom to build up antibodies that may not affect this pregnancy but WILL attack the next baby’s RBC’s causing them to lyse. If mom is Rh negative and baby Rh positive: Repeat Coombs test at 24-28 weeks. Rhogam will be administered at 28 weeks gestation, which prevents the development of antibodies. Group B Streptococcus: will be checked by taking a vaginal and anal culture around 35-37 weeks gestation. One-hour glucose tolerance test done at 24-28 weeks gestation. No fasting required, if results come back over 140, requires a follow-up 3-hour glucose tolerance test: fasting is required. Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein: Taken at 15-22 weeks gestation, screens for Down Syndrome of neural tube defects. If LOW: could mean down syndrome. If HIGH: [Show More]

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