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Assessment of the Newborn: Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Cardiac Anomalies
Product code: 78811C Copyright © 2010
Series Overview:
Newborns have unique anatomy and physiologic characteristics that need to be assessed at birth. Nurses with limited or no experience in the obstetrical environment need to be made aware of these unique characteristics in order to perform a competent evaluation of a newborn's health. This series provides nurses with the information they need and demonstrates the skills necessary, to perform a comprehensive assessment of the newborn child.
The programs in this series are:
- Assessment of the Newborn: The First 10 Minutes
- Assessment of the Newborn: The Head to Toe Assessment
- Assessment of the Newborn: Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Cardiac Anomalies
- Assessment of the Newborn: Physical Anomalies and Neurologic Issues
- Assessment of the Newborn: Gestational Age and Newborn Reflexes
This series is designated for a total of 5 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
Overview:
The program begins by offering an overview of fetal circulation. With this foundation, it goes on to examine the issues related to cardiopulmonary assessment. Topics such as acrocyanosis, retractions, transient tachypnea and infant respiratory distress syndrome are presented. The program then presents and discusses cardiac anomalies. The four categories of cardiac defects are highlighted and the eight most common cardiac defects are outlined.Objectives:
- Describe fetal circulation
- Perform a respiratory assessment
- Take blood pressure
- Perform a cardiac assessment
- Identify the main categories and types of cardiac anomalies
Assessment of the Newborn: Gestational Age and Newborn Reflexes
Product code: 78811ER Copyright © 2010
Series Overview:
Newborns have unique anatomy and physiologic characteristics that need to be assessed at birth. Nurses with limited or no experience in the obstetrical environment need to be made aware of these unique characteristics in order to perform a competent evaluation of a newborn's health. This series provides nurses with the information they need and demonstrates the skills necessary, to perform a comprehensive assessment of the newborn child.
The programs in this series are:
- Assessment of the Newborn: The First 10 Minutes
- Assessment of the Newborn: The Head to Toe Assessment
- Assessment of the Newborn: Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Cardiac Anomalies
- Assessment of the Newborn: Physical Anomalies and Neurologic Issues
- Assessment of the Newborn: Gestational Age and Newborn Reflexes
This series is designated for a total of 5 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
Overview:
This program focuses on the New Ballard Gestational Age Assessment. In the process of this discussion, both the assessment of neuromuscular maturity and that of physical maturity are examined. As the infant is assessed, reference is made to the system developed by Dr. Jeanne Ballard. The program concludes with a presentation of 13 newborn reflexes.Objectives:
- Properly perform the New Ballard Gestational Age Assessment
- Assess for neuromuscular and physical maturity
- Accurately report and score the results of the exam
- Identify and test for the 13 newborn reflexes
Assessment of the Newborn: Physical Anomalies and Neurologic Issues
Product code: 78811D Copyright © 2010
Series Overview:
Newborns have unique anatomy and physiologic characteristics that need to be assessed at birth. Nurses with limited or no experience in the obstetrical environment need to be made aware of these unique characteristics in order to perform a competent evaluation of a newborn's health. This series provides nurses with the information they need and demonstrates the skills necessary, to perform a comprehensive assessment of the newborn child.
The programs in this series are:
- Assessment of the Newborn: The First 10 Minutes
- Assessment of the Newborn: The Head to Toe Assessment
- Assessment of the Newborn: Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Cardiac Anomalies
- Assessment of the Newborn: Physical Anomalies and Neurologic Issues
- Assessment of the Newborn: Gestational Age and Newborn Reflexes
This series is designated for a total of 5 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
Overview:
The program begins with an examination of such physical anomalies as neural tube defects (anencephaly, spina bifida and meningocele), craniosynostosis and cleft lip and palate. Additionally, features such as simian crease, pilonidal sinus and gastroschisis are presented. The presentation of neurologic issues includes a brief discussion of the infant brain and neurons and leads to a detailed discussion of neonatal hypoglycemia. This detailed view of neurologic assessment concludes with a presentation of pathologic jaundice, its causes and intervention strategies.Objectives:
- Identify neural tube defects, including anencephaly, spina bifida and meningocele
- Identify signs of craniosynostosis and cleft lip and palate
- Identify features such as simian crease, pilonidal sinus and gastroschisis
- Describe the infant brain and neurons
- Perform a neurological assessment and identify various neurologic issues
- Accurately identify the signs and symptoms of neonatal hypoglycemia
- Describe the causes and symptoms of pathological jaundice and perform appropriate interventions
Assessment of the Newborn: The First 10 Minutes
Product code: 78811A Copyright © 2010
Series Overview:
Newborns have unique anatomy and physiologic characteristics that need to be assessed at birth. Nurses with limited or no experience in the obstetrical environment need to be made aware of these unique characteristics in order to perform a competent evaluation of a newborn's health. This series provides nurses with the information they need and demonstrates the skills necessary, to perform a comprehensive assessment of the newborn child.
The programs in this series are:
- Assessment of the Newborn: The First 10 Minutes
- Assessment of the Newborn: The Head to Toe Assessment
- Assessment of the Newborn: Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Cardiac Anomalies
- Assessment of the Newborn: Physical Anomalies and Neurologic Issues
- Assessment of the Newborn: Gestational Age and Newborn Reflexes
This series is designated for a total of 5 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
Overview:
Objectives:
- Assess and facilitate the first breaths of the newborn
- Deal effectively with an infant that has expelled meconium
- Use the proper techniques to measure neonatal pulse and respiration
- Implement actions to maintain the infant's body temperature
- Describe factors that increase the infant's susceptibility to cold stress
- Evaluate and provide infants with an Apgar score at 1 and 5 minutes after birth
- Use appropriate methods to evaluate the infant's cord vessels
- Properly administer Vitamin K prophylaxis.
Assessment of the Newborn: The Head to Toe Assessment
Product code: 78811B Copyright © 2010
Series Overview:
Newborns have unique anatomy and physiologic characteristics that need to be assessed at birth. Nurses with limited or no experience in the obstetrical environment need to be made aware of these unique characteristics in order to perform a competent evaluation of a newborn's health. This series provides nurses with the information they need and demonstrates the skills necessary, to perform a comprehensive assessment of the newborn child.
The programs in this series are:
- Assessment of the Newborn: The First 10 Minutes
- Assessment of the Newborn: The Head to Toe Assessment
- Assessment of the Newborn: Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Cardiac Anomalies
- Assessment of the Newborn: Physical Anomalies and Neurologic Issues
- Assessment of the Newborn: Gestational Age and Newborn Reflexes
This series is designated for a total of 5 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
Overview:
This program looks at the complete head to toe assessment of the newborn. It begins with a discussion of vital signs and continues with presentation of issues related to eye care. Weighing and measuring are examined including presentations of "normal" values. As the assessment continues, the trunk, umbilical cord, skin, extremities, genitalia and anus are discussed. The program concludes with a presentation of issues related to newborn screening such as phenylketonuria (PKU).Objectives:
- Measure the newborn's body temperature
- Perform appropriate eye prophylaxis
- Accurately measure the infant's weight, length and circumference of the head, chest and abdomen
- Assess the infant's trunk and extremities for symmetry
- Examine the skin for intactness, quality, turgor and color
- Assess the infant's spine and extremities, including fingers and toes
- Examine the newborn's genitals and anus and identify any abnormalities
- Screen the infant for specific disorders, including hearing loss and phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Understand the procedure required to test for PKU
Caring for the Postpartum Patient
Product code: 78669
Overview:
This course focuses on the physiological, psychological and emotional changes a woman goes through during the postpartum period,and includes information that can assist the nurse in caring for and reassuring her postpartum patients. The course also discusses the importance of emotional support and patient education during the postpartum phase of care.Obstetrical Nursing: Assisted Delivery and Cesarean Section
Product code: 78798FR
Series Overview:
While it is an every day occurrence, bringing a new child into the world is a complex task filled with challenges and potential hazards. Medcom's new and updated 8-part series Obstetrical Nursing is designed to provide the nurse and other healthcare professionals with the information they need to ensure the health and safety of both mothers and their new babies.The programs in this series are:
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Antepartum Patient
- Obstetrical Nursing: Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Obstetrical Nursing: Complications of Pregnancy
- Obstetrical Nursing: Labor and Delivery
- Obstetrical Nursing: Pain Control
- Obstetrical Nursing: Assisted Delivery and Cesarean Section
- Obstetrical Nursing: Newborn Stabilization and Care
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Postpartum Patient
Overview:
Objectives:
- List indications for assisted delivery
- Define and describe the most common devices and techniques used in assisted delivery
- Describe patient and equipment preparation procedures for C-section
- Discuss the importance of patient education in emergent obstetrical situations.
Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Antepartum Patient
Product code: 78798AR
Series Overview:
While it is an every day occurrence, bringing a new child into the world is a complex task filled with challenges and potential hazards. Medcom's new and updated 8-part series Obstetrical Nursing is designed to provide the nurse and other healthcare professionals with the information they need to ensure the health and safety of both mothers and their new babies.The programs in this series are:
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Antepartum Patient
- Obstetrical Nursing: Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Obstetrical Nursing: Complications of Pregnancy
- Obstetrical Nursing: Labor and Delivery
- Obstetrical Nursing: Pain Control
- Obstetrical Nursing: Assisted Delivery and Cesarean Section
- Obstetrical Nursing: Newborn Stabilization and Care
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Postpartum Patient
This program has been revised to clarify that Fetal Kick Counts are commonly used but may not be routinely used, and to clarify the definitions of certain terms. In addition, it has been updated to reflect changes in the frequency of prenatal visits.
Objectives:
- Distinguish normal gestation from preterm gestation
- Identify all of the major physical changes that occur during pregnancy
- Distinguish how these wide ranging physical changes can affect a pregnant woman's physical and emotional functioning and well being
- Identify appropriate information that should be gathered and tests that should be taken during initial obstetrical visits
- Use specific terms to identify number of pregnancies and number of deliveries for each patient
- Identify the various laboratory tests and monitoring procedures that must be performed at various points during the pregnancy
Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Postpartum Patient
Product code: 78798HR
Series Overview:
While it is an every day occurrence, bringing a new child into the world is a complex task filled with challenges and potential hazards. Medcom's new and updated 8-part series Obstetrical Nursing is designed to provide the nurse and other healthcare professionals with the information they need to ensure the health and safety of both mothers and their new babies.The programs in this series are:
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Antepartum Patient
- Obstetrical Nursing: Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Obstetrical Nursing: Complications of Pregnancy
- Obstetrical Nursing: Labor and Delivery
- Obstetrical Nursing: Pain Control
- Obstetrical Nursing: Assisted Delivery and Cesarean Section
- Obstetrical Nursing: Newborn Stabilization and Care
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Postpartum Patient
Overview:
Objectives:
- List and discuss the physiological changes that occur to the postpartum patient.
- List and discuss the psychological and emotional changes that can occur to the postpartum patient.
- Describe and perform physical assessment of the postpartum patient.
- Discuss the nurse's primary role during postpartum care.
- Discuss the importance of emotional support and patient education during the postpartum phase of care.
Obstetrical Nursing: Complications of Pregnancy
Product code: 78798CS
Series Overview:
While it is an every day occurrence, bringing a new child into the world is a complex task filled with challenges and potential hazards. Medcom's new and updated 8-part series Obstetrical Nursing is designed to provide the nurse and other healthcare professionals with the information they need to ensure the health and safety of both mothers and their new babies.The programs in this series are:
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Antepartum Patient
- Obstetrical Nursing: Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Obstetrical Nursing: Complications of Pregnancy
- Obstetrical Nursing: Labor and Delivery
- Obstetrical Nursing: Pain Control
- Obstetrical Nursing: Assisted Delivery and Cesarean Section
- Obstetrical Nursing: Newborn Stabilization and Care
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Postpartum Patient
Overview:
Obstetrical Nursing: Complications of Pregnancy is designed to familiarize nurses with the different types of complications that can occur during pregnancy. The course also describes approaches for managing these complications, which can help ensure a safe and healthy delivery for mother and child.Objectives:
- Discuss various complications that can occur during pregnancy, including preterm labor, placenta previa, abruptio placenta, preeclampsia and eclampsia.
- Identify the most common signs and symptoms of each of the complications described.
- Describe techniques and methods that are commonly used to manage these pregnancy complications.
- Discuss strategies that nurses and other healthcare personnel can use to help the mother carry her pregnancy to term and deliver a healthy newborn.
Obstetrical Nursing: Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Product code: 78798BR
Series Overview:
While it is an every day occurrence, bringing a new child into the world is a complex task filled with challenges and potential hazards. Medcom's new and updated 8-part series Obstetrical Nursing is designed to provide the nurse and other healthcare professionals with the information they need to ensure the health and safety of both mothers and their new babies.The programs in this series are:
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Antepartum Patient
- Obstetrical Nursing: Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Obstetrical Nursing: Complications of Pregnancy
- Obstetrical Nursing: Labor and Delivery
- Obstetrical Nursing: Pain Control
- Obstetrical Nursing: Assisted Delivery and Cesarean Section
- Obstetrical Nursing: Newborn Stabilization and Care
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Postpartum Patient
Overview:
Updated Info:
Objectives:
- Identify the most commonly used types of fetal monitoring equipment.
- Explain how the electronic fetal monitor is attached and used.
- Educate patients regarding fetal monitoring.
- Monitor for complications during labor using different monitoring techniques.
Obstetrical Nursing: Labor and Delivery
Product code: 78798DR
Series Overview:
While it is an every day occurrence, bringing a new child into the world is a complex task filled with challenges and potential hazards. Medcom's new and updated 8-part series Obstetrical Nursing is designed to provide the nurse and other healthcare professionals with the information they need to ensure the health and safety of both mothers and their new babies.The programs in this series are:
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Antepartum Patient
- Obstetrical Nursing: Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Obstetrical Nursing: Complications of Pregnancy
- Obstetrical Nursing: Labor and Delivery
- Obstetrical Nursing: Pain Control
- Obstetrical Nursing: Assisted Delivery and Cesarean Section
- Obstetrical Nursing: Newborn Stabilization and Care
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Postpartum Patient
Overview:
Objectives:
- Define and describe the four stages of labor
- Differentiate between the stages and phases of labor
- Discuss in detail, the nursing care that should be performed through each phase and stage of labor
Obstetrical Nursing: Newborn Stabilization and Care
Product code: 78798GR
Series Overview:
While it is an every day occurrence, bringing a new child into the world is a complex task filled with challenges and potential hazards. Medcom's new and updated 8-part series Obstetrical Nursing is designed to provide the nurse and other healthcare professionals with the information they need to ensure the health and safety of both mothers and their new babies.The programs in this series are:
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Antepartum Patient
- Obstetrical Nursing: Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Obstetrical Nursing: Complications of Pregnancy
- Obstetrical Nursing: Labor and Delivery
- Obstetrical Nursing: Pain Control
- Obstetrical Nursing: Assisted Delivery and Cesarean Section
- Obstetrical Nursing: Newborn Stabilization and Care
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Postpartum Patient
Overview:
Objectives:
- Discuss physiological changes that occur at birth that allow the neonate to adapt to life outside the uterus
- Assess and provide for the stabilization needs of the healthy neonate
- Explain the use of the Apgar test
- Describe the key steps that must take place if the newborn is suffering from respiratory distress
Obstetrical Nursing: Pain Control
Product code: 78798ER
Series Overview:
While it is an every day occurrence, bringing a new child into the world is a complex task filled with challenges and potential hazards. Medcom's new and updated 8-part series Obstetrical Nursing is designed to provide the nurse and other healthcare professionals with the information they need to ensure the health and safety of both mothers and their new babies.The programs in this series are:
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Antepartum Patient
- Obstetrical Nursing: Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Obstetrical Nursing: Complications of Pregnancy
- Obstetrical Nursing: Labor and Delivery
- Obstetrical Nursing: Pain Control
- Obstetrical Nursing: Assisted Delivery and Cesarean Section
- Obstetrical Nursing: Newborn Stabilization and Care
- Obstetrical Nursing: Caring for the Postpartum Patient
Overview:
Objectives:
- Discuss how the body responds to pain during the stages of labor.
- Define various nonpharmacologic methods of pain relief for the mother.
- Discuss the different types of medication and regional anesthesia that can be used to reduce pain during labor.
- List the advantages and disadvantages of different pain relief methods.
- Compare the effects of different types of pain relief medications on both the mother and fetus.
