Kick Counts Test

In this lesson we will discuss the kick count test, including when and why it’s used pregnancy. The priority nursing intervention is teaching a client to do a kick count test.   Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson,

Glucose Tolerance Test

In this lesson we will discuss the purpose of Glucose Tolerance Testing, and nursing interventions pre- and post-procedure.   Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to: Describe the purpose of Glucose Tolerance Testing,

Doppler Ultrasound

In this lesson we will discuss ultrasound and its uses and indications during pregnancy. We will also cover priority nursing interventions associated with assisting with this test.   Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the learner will be

DNA Genetic Testing (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

In this lesson we will discuss the purpose of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Genetic Test, and nursing interventions pre- and post-procedure.   Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to: Describe the purpose of Deoxyribonucleic

Cordocentesis

In this lesson we will discuss Cordocentesis procedure and its indications, and nursing tasks before, during, and after the procedure.   Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to: Describe the purpose of cordocentesis

Contraction Stress Test

In this lesson we will discuss the Contraction Stress Test, including when and why it’s used during pregnancy to assess fetal tolerance of contractions. Then we will cover nursing interventions before, during, and after the test, including basic concepts of

Chorionic Villus Sampling

In this lesson we will start with what Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is and the indications. Then we will explore the risks and complications of the procedure and explore the priority nursing interventions before, during, and after the procedure.  

Biophysical Profile (BPP)

In this lesson we will discuss Biophysical Profile by ultrasound, common assessments and related scores that are part of the test. We will also cover priority nursing interventions associated with assisting with this test.   Learning Objectives: At the end

Amniocentesis

In this lesson we will start with what an Amniocentesis is and the indications. Then we will explore the risks and complications of the procedure and explore the priority nursing interventions associated with it.   Learning Objectives: At the end

Rubella Titer

In this lesson we will discuss Rubella and Rubella Titer, why it is important during pregnancy. We’ll also cover nursing interventions and how to interpret the titer results.   Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the learner will