PN124 OB/PEDS REVIEW 1 TEST LATEST UPDATED

PN124 OB/PEDS REVIEW 1 TEST LATEST
UPDATED


gestational diabetes symptoms in pregnant women - ANSWER -blood glucose over
120

- 3ps polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia

Macrosomia risk factors - ANSWER maternal obesity and gestational diabetes

"deliver a big baby"

eclampsia - ANSWER vasoconstriction causing seizure at 20wks

Hypertension during pregnancy - ANSWER -vasoconstriction causes hypertension

- proteinuria "protein in the urine"

-edema 20wks

placenta abruption s/s - ANSWER Placenta separates from the uterine wall

-severe abdominal and back pain

-uterine rigidity

dark red vaginal bleeding

-decreased fetal heart tone

placenta previa s/s - ANSWER Placenta placed over cervical oz

-bright red vaginal bleeding

-painless

-monitor pad count

menorrhagia - ANSWER excessive bleeding during menstrual period/ regular
menstrual flow

metrorrhagia - ANSWER bleeding between periods

, amniocentesis - ANSWER needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw
amniotic fluid for analysis



AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) - ANSWER protein in the liver of a developing baby.
usually 18wks

childbirth classes - ANSWER Educate on

pain

delivery

skin to skin

"Family-centered care (bonding)" test question

Nigel's rule - ANSWER Subtract 3 months, then add 7 days to the first day of last
menstrual period to determine due date

Maternal hypoglycemia s/s - ANSWER tremors

sweating

pallor "pale"

cold& clammy

disorientated

blurred vision

hunger

headache



Maternal hyperglycemia - ANSWER fatigue

flushed skin "HOT"

dry mouth, excessive thirst