Threatened abortion Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nonstress test is performed on a client, and the results are documented as "two or more fetal heart rate (FHR) accelerations of 15 beats per minutes, lasting 15 seconds in association with fetal movement". The nurse interprets these findings as: a. A nonreactive nonstress test b. A reactive nonstress test c. Unclear for accurate interpretation d. Unsatisfactory - Correct Answer-b. A reactive nonstress test 1. The physician orders MSAFP screening for the client. In planning instruc...

Maternal-Newborn Nursing Ch 25 Complications of Pregnancy perinatologist - correct answer medical specialist in high-risk pregnancy care from about 20 weeks of gestation through 4 weeks postpartum three most common causes of hemorrhage during the first half of pregnancy - correct answer abortion, ectopic pregnancy, and gestational trophoblastic disease abortion - correct answer the loss of pregnancy before the fetus is viable, or capable of living outside the uterus--a fetus of less than ...

NUR 234 Exam 3 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) when a pregnancy is terminated before 20 weeks of gestation or a fetal weight of less than 500 grams cause of spontaneous abortion unknown, chromosomal abnormalities (account for 50%) what is important to ask of the client who believes they are miscarriage? any woman who thinks she is miscarrying, tell her to save clots or material passed for your health care provider to examine what term s...

Morning sickness : Mild nausea in pregnancy Hyperemesis gravidarum : Severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy Ectopic Pregnancy : Pregnancy outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube Hydatidiform Mole : Abnormal growth of placental tissue Abortion : Termination of pregnancy before 20 weeks Prolapsed umbilical cord : Emergency situation where the umbilical cord is visible or felt outside the vagina Uterine rupture : Tearing of the uterine wall, either completely or partially A...

NUR 234 Exam 3 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) when a pregnancy is terminated before 20 weeks of gestation or a fetal weight of less than 500 grams cause of spontaneous abortion unknown, chromosomal abnormalities (account for 50%) what is important to ask of the client who believes they are miscarriage? any woman who thinks she is miscarrying, tell her to save clots or material passed for your health care provider to examine what term s...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

HCG function supports pregnancy by allowing the production of progesterone and estrogen Progesterone and estrogen hormone that helps prepare the lining of the uterus for implantation Nagle's Rule estimates due date LMP - 3 months + 7 days Ectopic pregnancy implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location; greater than 12 weeks tube can rupture; can be caused by stis Early treatment of ectopic pregnancy methotrexate (folic acid antagonist) helps maintain ...

Threatened Abortion Vaginal bleeding <20 weeks S/S- closed cervix and mild cramping Inevitable Abortion Bleeding with continuous dilation, without expulsion of fetal products. <20 weeks Vaginal bleeding and cramping, watch for hemorrhage May need D&C

Q 97.1: A 34-year-old woman presents for her obstetrical checkup. She is a G2P1 and her pregnancy is uncomplicated to date. During her visit, what is the most important predictor of fetal well-being? A Normal maternal vitals and fetal activity B Maternal weight gain and fetal activity C Absence of contractions and fetal activity D Normal maternal vitals and absence of contractions E Maternal weight gain and normal maternal vitals The Correct Answer is: A Maternal vitals are a sign of ma...

Threatened Abortion - Vaginal bleeding <20 weeks S/S- closed cervix and mild cramping Inevitable Abortion - Bleeding with continuous dilation, without expulsion of fetal products. <20 weeks Vaginal bleeding and cramping, watch for hemorrhage May need D&C Incomplete Abortion - Partial expulsion of conception products <20 weeks Bleeding and cramping but not all products have passed. Will need D&C Spontaneous/Complete Abortion - <20 weeks or <500 gms Spontaneous and compl...