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What blood pressure values and urine protein value classify a
mother as having mild pre-eclampsia? - answer 140/90, 1+
What blood pressure values and urine protein value classify a
mother as having severe pre-eclampsia? - answer 160/100, 3+
S/S of pre-eclampsia - answer -headache, blurred vision, RUQ pain,
decreased platelets, increased AST/ALT/Creat., hyperreflexia,
periorbital edema
*HELLP*:
Hemolysis
Elevated
Liver enzymes
Low
Platelets
, Treatment for pre-eclampsia: interventions and meds - answer
Interventions: low stimulation environment, maintain on bedrest,
side-lying position, seizure precautions
Meds: Mag. sulfate (anticonvulsant), and antihypertensives
(methyldopa, nifedipine, hydralazine, labetalol
S/S of Placenta previa - answer -Painless, bright red bleeding
during 2nd or 3rd trimester
-fundal height greater than gest. age (will cause mother to appear
larger in size)
Treatment for placenta previa - answer -NO vaginal exams or
anything inserted into the vagina
-Betamethasone, if early delivery anticipated, to promote lung
development
-Bedrest
S/S of Placenta abruptio - answer -Sudden onset of intense uterine
pain
-Dark red vaginal bleeding
-Contractions w/ hypertonicity
-Fetal distress
-s/s hypovolemic shock
-Rigid, board-like abd
Risk factors of placenta abruptio - answer maternal HTN, cocaine
use, blunt abd trauma, nicotine use, PROM, multifetal pregnancy
Treatment for placenta abruptio - answer immediate delivery