Complications Of Pregnancy

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Maternity and Women's Health Care Today
The Nurse's Role in Maternity and Women's Health Care
Ethical, Social, and Legal Issues
Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Childbearing
Conception and Prenatal Development
Physiologic Adaptations to Pregnancy
Psychosocial Adaptations to Pregnancy
Nutrition for Childbearing
Antepartum Fetal Assessment
Perinatal Education
Processes of Birth
Nursing Care During Labor and Birth
Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
Pain Management During Childbirth
Nursing Care During Obstetric Procedures
Postpartum Physiologic Adaptations
Postpartum Psychosocial Adaptations
Normal Newborn: Processes of Adaptation
Assessment of the Normal Newborn
Care of the Normal Newborn
Infant Feeding
Home Care of the Infant
The Childbearing Family with Special Needs
Complications of Pregnancy
Concurrent Disorders During Pregnancy
Intrapartum Complications
Postpartum Maternal Complications
High-Risk Newborn: Complications Associated with Gestational Age and Development
High-Risk Newborn: Acquired and Congenital Conditions
Family Planning
Infertility
Preventive Care for Women
Women's Health Problems
Infertility
Preventive Care for Women
Women's Health Problems

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Question 1

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A client with preeclampsia is being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate. The drug classification of this medication is a:

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diuretic.

tocolytic.

anticonvulsant.

antihypertensive.

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Question 2

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Which is the only known cure for preeclampsia?

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Magnesium sulfate

Delivery of the fetus

Antihypertensive medications

Administration of aspirin (ASA) every day of the pregnancy

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Question 3

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The clinic nurse is performing a prenatal assessment on a pregnant client at risk for preeclampsia. Which clinical sign is not included as a symptom of preeclampsia?

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Edema

Proteinuria

Glucosuria

Hypertension

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Question 4

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Which intrapartal assessment should be avoided when caring for a client with HELLP syndrome?

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Abdominal palpation

Venous sample of blood

Checking deep tendon reflexes

Auscultation of the heart and lungs

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Question 5

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A nurse is explaining to the nursing students working on the antepartum unit how to assess edema. Which edema assessment score indicates edema of the lower extremities, face, hands, and sacral area?

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Question 6

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A client is admitted with vaginal bleeding at approximately 10 weeks of gestation. Her fundal height is 13 cm. Which potential problem should be investigated?

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Placenta previa

Hydatidiform mole

Abruptio placentae

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

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Question 7

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Which maternal condition always necessitates birth by cesarean section?

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Partial abruptio placentae

Total placenta previa

Ectopic pregnancy

Eclampsia

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Question 8

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Spontaneous termination of a pregnancy is considered to be an abortion if:

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the pregnancy is less than 20 weeks.

the fetus weighs less than 1000 g.

the products of conception are passed intact.

there is no evidence of intrauterine infection.

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Question 9

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An abortion when the fetus dies but is retained in the uterus is called:

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inevitable.

missed.

incomplete.

threatened.

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Question 10

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A placenta previa when the placental edge just reaches the internal os is called:

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total.

partial.

low-lying.

marginal.

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Question 11

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Which would indicate concealed hemorrhage in abruptio placentae?

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Bradycardia

Hard boardlike abdomen

Decrease in fundal height

Decrease in abdominal pain

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Question 12

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The priority nursing intervention when admitting a pregnant client who has experienced a bleeding episode in late pregnancy is to:

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monitor uterine contractions.

assess fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs.

place clean disposable pads to collect any drainage.

perform a venipuncture for hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.

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Question 13

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A primigravida of 28 years of age is admitted to the antepartum unit with a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum. Nursing care is based on which of the following?

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She should be isolated from her family.

This condition is caused by psychogenic factors.

The treatment is similar to that for morning sickness.

She should be assessed for signs of dehydration and starvation.

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Question 14

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A 17-year-old primigravida has gained 4 pounds since her last prenatal visit. Her blood pressure is 140/92 mm Hg. The most important nursing action is to:

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advise her to cut down on fast foods that are high in fat.

caution her to avoid salty foods and to return in 2 weeks.

assess weight gain, location of edema, and urine for protein.

recommend she stay home from school for a few days to reduce stress.

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Question 15

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A client with preeclampsia is admitted complaining of pounding headache, visual changes, and epigastric pain. Nursing care is based on the knowledge that these signs indicate:

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gastrointestinal upset.

effects of magnesium sulfate.

anxiety caused by hospitalization.

worsening disease and impending convulsion.

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Question 16

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Rh incompatibility can occur if the client is Rh-negative and the:

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fetus is Rh-negative.

fetus is Rh-positive.

father is Rh-positive.

father and fetus are both Rh-negative.

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Question 17

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In which situation would a dilation and curettage (D&C) be indicated?

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Complete abortion at 8 weeks

Incomplete abortion at 16 weeks

Threatened abortion at 6 weeks

Incomplete abortion at 10 weeks

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Question 18

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Which orders should the nurse expect for a client admitted with a threatened abortion?

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NPO

Pad count

Ritodrine IV

Meperidine (Demerol), 50 mg now

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Question 19

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Which data found on a client's health history would place her at risk for an ectopic pregnancy?

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Ovarian cyst 2 years ago

Recurrent pelvic infections

Use of oral contraceptives for 5 years

Heavy menstrual flow of 4 days' duration

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Question 20

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Which finding on a prenatal visit at 10 weeks might suggest a hydatidiform mole?

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Blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg

Complaint of frequent mild nausea

Fundal height measurement of 18 cm

History of bright red spotting for 1 day weeks ago

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