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Chapter 25 Pregnancy-Related Complications: Hypertensive DisordersA primigravida is being monitored at the prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. Which finding is of greatest concern to the nurse? a.Blood pressure (BP) increase to 138/86 mm Hg b.Weight gain of 0.5 kg during the past 2 weeks c.Dipstick value of 3+ for protein in her urine d.Pitting pedal edema at the end of the day - correct answer ANS: C Proteinuria is defined as a concentration of 1+ or greater via dipstick m...

Test Bank for Maternity Newborn and Women’s Health Nursing: A Case-Based Approach 1st Edition O’Meara 9781496368218 Chapter 1-30. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Immediate Postpartum Hemorrhage Chapter 2 Later Postpartum Hemorrhage Chapter 3 Gestational Diabetes, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Postpartum Pulmonary Embolism Chapter 4 Preeclampsia Chapter 5 Cord Prolapse and Nonreassuring Fetal Status Chapter 6 Placental Abruption and Fetal Loss Chapter 7 Chorioamnionitis and Neonatal Sepsis Chapter 8 ...

Exam 1: NUR230/ NUR 230 (NEW 2023/ 2024) The Childbearing/Child Caring Family Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A- Galen QUESTION Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) duration Answer: last month of pregnancy to 5 months past QUESTION PPCM s/s Answer: SOB, dyspnea, cough, dysrhythmia, edema, palpitations, fatigue QUESTION Rheumatic Heart Disease/Mitral valve stenosis Answer: Prophylaxis with penicillin QUESTION Margin syndrome Answer: ...

When does a pregnancy mom begin to feel quickening? correct answer: 16-20 weeks When educating a mom on fetal movement counting, it is important to include that if less than _____ movements occur within 2 hours further assessment is necessary correct answer: 6 Describe the process of screening for gestational diabetes mellitus correct answer: 50g of glucose given to mom & blood glucose measured 1 hr later to see how she tolerated it. Results: -<7.8 mmol/L normal -7.8-11 mmol/L fur...

The [_____] is considered the pathogenic focus for all manifestations of pre-e CORRECT ANSWER Placenta (Regarding Pre-e): Increased sensitivity to Angiotensin II leads to [-------] and [------] CORRECT ANSWER Vascular damage & arteriolar vasoconstriction and systemic vasospasm A [---------] measurement is recommended for all pregnant women with HTN CORRECT ANSWER 24-hr urinary protein measurement Thrombocytopenia is present when platelets are low: [-------], and severe: [------] CORRECT...

ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Pre-Assignment Test Solved 100% Correctm (+Rationale) Severe preeclampsia symptoms with seizure activity or coma. [Correct Ans: - Eclampsia A variant of gestational hypertension where hematologic conditions coexist with severe preeclampsia and hepatic dysfunction. [Correct Ans: - HELLP syndrome Hypertension beginning after the 20th week of pregnancy with no proteinuria. [Correct Ans: - Gestational Hypertension Impaired tolerance to glucose with the f...

NUR 411: Nursing Concepts for Childbearing Individuals and Families Exam 2, 457 Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete Solution, Updated 2024. Actual Exam Questions Included. Abruptio placenta (placental abruption) occurs when the placenta begins to shear away from the uterine wall. A patient with this condition typically presents with dark red bleeding, a rigid abdomen, and ___. A. Severe abdominal pain B. Signs of infection C. Mild back pain D. Leaking amniotic fluid A. Severe ab...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and reports waking during the night with tremors and anxiety. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A. Limit carbohydrates early in the day. B. Practice relaxation techniques. C. Eat a bedtime snack. D. Increase daily exercise. (Ans- Eat a bedtime snack *The symptoms described by the client indicate hypoglycemia. Eating a snack at bedtime will help prevent hypoglycemic episodes during...

Test Bank Maternal Child Nursing Care, 6th Edition, Shannon Perry, Marilyn Hockenberry, Deitra Lowdermilk, David Wilson, Kathryn Alden, Mary Catherine Cashion, Chapter 12: High Risk Perinatal Care: Gestational Conditions MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Women with hyperemesis gravidarum: a. Are a majority, because 80% of all pregnant women suffer from it at some time. b. Have vomiting severe and persistent enough to cause weight loss, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance. c. Need intravenous (IV) ...

b - Answer- The insulin requirements for most diabetic breastfeeding mom's is: a. increased b. decreased c. same b - Answer- In a normal pregnancy, there is usually a physiologic drop in blood pressure to its lowest point in the a. first trimester b. 2nd trimester c. 3rd trimester a - Answer- Which statement best describes the relationship between maternal and fetal hemoglobin levels? a. Fetal hemoglobin is higher than maternal hemoglobin b. Maternal hemoglobin is higher than feta...