Ch 7 OB practice questions

3
the pt who is 37 yrs of age, obese, and experiencing pregnancy-induced hypertension

4
the premature labor and birth was unexpected and followed a normal pregnancy.

2
PTL is defined as regular uterine contractions resulting in cervical changes before 40 wks gestation

3
peridontal disease is a risk factor for preterm labor

1. admin antenatal steroids

2. obtain fetal fibronectin levels

3. beta-adrenergic agonist therapy

4. mon BG levels

2
obtain fetal fibronectin levels

4
a fetal heartbeat could not be obtained

3
the premature rupture of the membranes is a known risk to the test

1
check for cervical dilation

4
sends the pt to the hospital to be checked for possible signs of labor

1
serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL

1. placenta accreta

2. placenta increta

3. placenta percreta

4. placenta previa

3
placenta percreta

1 3 5
provide time for the pt to talk about her feelings
facilitate referrals r/t the fetal condition
ascertain if the pt and partner have previous crisis skills

2 3 4 5
development of metabolic syndrome
impaired intellectual development
changes in genetic expression
increased risk for chronic illnesses

2 3 4 5
current BP reading of 162/102 mmHg
evident pulmonary edema noted w auscultation
subjective report of severe headache and photophobia
lack of response to verbal and tactile stimulation

1 2 5
this syndrome destroys RBCs
this syndrome impacts the amt of platelets
this syndrome increases liver enzymes

1 2 3 4 5
HTN disorders
uterine fibroids
cigar smoking
methamphetamine use
abd trauma

1 3 4 5
the pt has all the s/s of hypovolemia
the absence of blood can indicate a concealed hemorrhage
the pt has fetus are at risk of death from hypovolemic shock
the pt states a sudden onset of severe s/s

Premature rupture of membranes is defined as rupture of the _____________ membranes before the onset of labor but at terms

chorioamniotic

A pt is threatening spontaneous abortion at 18 wks gestation. The pt’s two previous pregnancies aborted in the same time frame. The pt states, “They want to sew my cervix shut.” The nurse shares the terminology for surgical tx of incompetent cervix, which is _____________.

cerclage

When a pt is dx with preeclampsia, one sign that the fetus is at risk for hypoxia is a change in amniotic fluid called _____________.

oligohydramnios