NSG 504 Exam 1: Prenatal care Questions With Complete
Solutions
what are the lab results of a fetus with neural tube defects?
increased level of AFP
what tests are done at 24-38 wks?
-repeat CBC: assess iron status
-serum glucose screening for GDM
what tests are done after 36 wks?
-group B strep (GBS) rectal/vaginal swab
-GC/Chlamydia testing
-repeat HIV and RPR titers
what does it mean if CBC is abnormal?
could be anemia; find and treat cause of anemia
what should the rubella titer be? what should be done if out of
range?
- >1:8
-vaccinate AFTER delivery
what is RhoGam?
an immune serum that prevents a mother's blood from becoming
sensitized to foreign antibodies from her fetus
about how many calories should a person increase when
pregnant?
, ~300 calories/day
what is the general recommendation for weight gain?
25-35 lbs
1st trimester: 3-6 lbs total
2nd & 3rd: 1/2 to 1 lb/wk
what prevents neural tube defects?
folic acid (800 to 1,000 mcg)
what promotes neurodevelopment of fetus?
omega 3 fatty acids; DHA
what deficiency may lead to preeclampsia; maintenance of bone
health of mom, fetus, and newborn?
vitamin D (400 IU)
what improves maternal anemia, questionable benefits, adverse
effects?
iron
what diets are not recommended during pregnancy?
intermittent fasting and keto diet
what is Listeria?
-a pathogen that causes listeriosis
-Found in refrigerated ready-to-eat foods, meats & soft cheeses
(brie, blue, feta, queso blanca & fresca), unpasteurized foods
and soil.
-More common in Hispanic Women.
Solutions
what are the lab results of a fetus with neural tube defects?
increased level of AFP
what tests are done at 24-38 wks?
-repeat CBC: assess iron status
-serum glucose screening for GDM
what tests are done after 36 wks?
-group B strep (GBS) rectal/vaginal swab
-GC/Chlamydia testing
-repeat HIV and RPR titers
what does it mean if CBC is abnormal?
could be anemia; find and treat cause of anemia
what should the rubella titer be? what should be done if out of
range?
- >1:8
-vaccinate AFTER delivery
what is RhoGam?
an immune serum that prevents a mother's blood from becoming
sensitized to foreign antibodies from her fetus
about how many calories should a person increase when
pregnant?
, ~300 calories/day
what is the general recommendation for weight gain?
25-35 lbs
1st trimester: 3-6 lbs total
2nd & 3rd: 1/2 to 1 lb/wk
what prevents neural tube defects?
folic acid (800 to 1,000 mcg)
what promotes neurodevelopment of fetus?
omega 3 fatty acids; DHA
what deficiency may lead to preeclampsia; maintenance of bone
health of mom, fetus, and newborn?
vitamin D (400 IU)
what improves maternal anemia, questionable benefits, adverse
effects?
iron
what diets are not recommended during pregnancy?
intermittent fasting and keto diet
what is Listeria?
-a pathogen that causes listeriosis
-Found in refrigerated ready-to-eat foods, meats & soft cheeses
(brie, blue, feta, queso blanca & fresca), unpasteurized foods
and soil.
-More common in Hispanic Women.
