Comprehensive Predictor Review: Maternal, Musculoskeletal, GI, and Nursing Practice

Vocabulary flashcards covering gestational conditions, musculoskeletal and autoimmune disorders, gastrointestinal assessments, dietary management, and nursing workforce retention strategies.

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) Ultrasound Findings

Abnormal tissue displaying grape-like clusters or a snowstorm appearance, with no fetal tissue present in a complete molar pregnancy.

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors

Factors that increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus, including obesity, increased maternal age, a family history of diabetes mellitus, a previous large-for-gestational-age infant, and a history of gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy.

Lupus Erythematosus Exacerbation Triggers

Factors that can trigger flare-ups in lupus erythematosus, including trauma, infection, certain medications, UV or sunlight exposure, and stress.

Signs of Neurovascular Compromise in a Cast

Critical signs to report in a casted extremity, including severe unrelieved pain, decreased sensation, absent or weak pulses, pallor or coolness, and inability to move the extremity.

Management of Morning Stiffness in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Interventions to decrease stiffness and loosen joints, such as applying warmth (warm shower, bath, or heating pad) and performing gentle range-of-motion exercises and movement.

Nursing Care for Joint Mobility in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Measures including encouraging physical activity and range-of-motion exercises, assisting with activities of daily living as needed, referring to physical or occupational therapy, and monitoring for fatigue while allowing rest periods.

Causes of Hyperactive Bowel Sounds

Clinical conditions causing increased bowel sounds, such as diarrhea, anxiety, bowel inflammation, or reactions to certain foods.

Symptoms of Excessive Sodium Intake

Clinical signs indicating excess sodium intake, including swelling or edema, high blood pressure, and mental changes such as confusion or disorientation.

Common Dietary Sources of Sodium

Typical sources including table salt, added salt, processed foods, canned foods, packaged foods, and many restaurant foods.

Diabetic Foot Care Guidelines: Socks and Stockings

Recommendations to wear clean, absorbent cotton or wool socks or stockings that have not been repaired, which can also be worn at night if feet become cold.

Strategies for Retaining an Aging Nursing Workforce

Interventions to keep older nurses in the workforce, consisting of flexible scheduling, better ergonomics and workplace design, and positive relationships between different generations of nurses.

Flexible Scheduling for Older Nurses

A workplace strategy that assists older nurses in balancing physical demands and work responsibilities, reducing physical strain and allowing them to remain in the workforce longer.