NURS 380 Prep Exam 2 Questions And
Actual Answers.
amniotic fluid - Answer cushion around baby to prevent cord compression, fetal lung development as
baby swallows it and pees it out, after 11 weeks AF is nearly all urine
polyhydramnios - Answer AF > 25, caused by GI problems, obstruction, anecephaly, diabetes,
chromosomal abnormalities
oligohydramnios - Answer AF < 5, caused by ruptured membrane, urinary obstruction, fetal demise,
growth restrictions, drugs, PP pregnancy
gestational diabetes - Answer tests 24-28 weeks, bg>130, risk factors: spontaneous abortion,
polyhydramnios, infections, ketoacidosis
multiple gestation - Answer multiple fetus in the uterus, risks include high bp, anemia, miscarriage,
abnormal AF, c section, diabetes, cord enlargement, hemmorage
Hypertension in pregnancy - Answer > 140/90 prior to 20 weeks gestation
gestational hypertension - Answer > 140/90 after 20 weeks gestation
preeclampsia - Answer > 140/90 after 20 weeks with abnormal lab findings such as urine, elevated ast,
urine acid creatinine, BUN, platelets
eclampsia - Answer > 160/100 with abnormal labs and seizures, start patient on mag sulfate
HEELP Syndrome - Answer hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets, emergency delivery
, placenta previa - Answer placenta covers cervical opening, painless red bleeding, no vaginal exams, c
section delivery
Placenta accreta - Answer attaches to myometrium
placenta increta - Answer invades myometrium
placenta precreta - Answer invades perimetrium
placental abruption - Answer placenta detaches from uterus, painful bleeding and contractions,
emergency c section
Pre term labor risk factors - Answer infection, multiple fetus, AMA, drugs, diabetes, placental disorders
pre term labor symptoms - Answer contractions, dilation pressure in pelvis, back pain, urinary
frequency, rupture of membrane
pre term labor lab tests - Answer fibronectin, cervical cultures, CBC, WBC, urinalysis
pre term labor diagnosis - Answer obtain swab with vaginal secretions, endocervical length, nst, bpp
Nifedipine - Answer helps reduce contractions, monitor for dizziness and headache
Magnesium Sulfate - Answer stops contractions, smooth muscle relaxation, increased fall risk, antidote
is calcium gluconate
turbutaline - Answer inhibits uterine activity, assess for cardiac manifestations
Indomethacin - Answer nsaid used to suppress contractions
