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NUR242 Maternal Newborn Chapter 19 &
Chapter 20
spontaneous abortion - correct answer ✔loss of an early pregnancy, before
20 weeks; spontaneous or induced


spontaneous abortion factors - correct answer ✔advanced maternal age,
uncontrollable by mother


the most common cause for first trimester abortions - correct answer ✔fetal
genetic abnormalities


stillbirth - correct answer ✔Loss of fetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy


ectopic pregnancy - correct answer ✔fertilized ovum implants outside the
uterine cavity


common sites of ectopic pregnancies - correct answer ✔fallopian tubes,
ovaries, abdomen, intestines, cervix


ruptured ectopic pregnancies - correct answer ✔a medical emergency
resulting in the rupture and hemorrhage at the site of implantation


methotrexate - correct answer ✔single dose IM injection for unruptured tubal
pregnancy; inhibits cell division in the developing embryo


cervical insufficiency - correct answer ✔premature spontaneous dilation of
the weak cervix; usually occurs in the second and third trimesters

, placenta previa - correct answer ✔a condition where the placenta implants
over the cervical os


placenta previa presentation - correct answer ✔the first episode of painless,
bright red bleeding usually occurs around 27-32 weeks; uterus typically soft
and non-tender; requires c-section


abruptio placentae - correct answer ✔premature separation of the placenta
from the uterine wall after the 20th week of pregnancy which leads to
hemorrhage; potentially life threatening secondary to hypovolemic shock


abruptio placentae presentation - correct answer ✔painful, dark-red bleeding
(concealed or visible) with rigid, tender uterus, (potential) absent fetal heart
tones


hyperemesis gravidarum - correct answer ✔severe nausea and vomiting in
pregnancy that can cause severe dehydration and weight loss; lower rates of
miscarriage


hyperemesis gravidarum usually occurs - correct answer ✔at 8 to 12 weeks
of pregnancy, with symptoms resolving by week 20


hyperemesis gravidarum that requires hospitalization - correct answer
✔results in parenteral fluids and antiemetic medication to rehydrate and
reduce symptoms; patient remains NPO


reducing hyperemesis gravidarum - correct answer ✔avoid strong smells,
eat small frequent meals, consume fluids between meals, increase intake of
carbonated beverages, drink herbal teas, eat dry crackers or toast

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