Health & Illness Final Exam
What is the definition of Antepartum Care? Describes the period of pregnancy before childbirth.
What are common discomforts of pregnancy? Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and urinary frequency.
During the first trimester, it is common that the client will experience symptoms including... 1). Nausea
and vomiting 2. Urinary frequency and fatigue.
3). Breast tenderness.
4). Increased vaginal discharge.
5). Nasal stuffiness and nose bleeding.
6). Ptyalism.
During the second and third trimester, it is common that the client will experience symptoms including...
1). Heartburn
2). Ankle edema
3). Varicose veins
4). Hemorrhoids
5). Constipation
6). Back ache
7). Leg cramps
8). Flatulence
9). Carpal tunnel
10). Dyspnea
Anemia is hemoglobin levels of... (Both pregnant and nonpreg). 1). <12 g/dL in nonpregnant women.
, 2). <11 g/dL in pregnant women.
iron deficiency anemia anemia caused by inadequate iron intake
What is the most common medical complication of pregnancy? Iron deficiency anemia.
When a pregnant women is experiencing iron deficiency anemia, they are... More susceptible to
infection, high BP, and postpartum hemorrhage.
Is the newborn iron deficient upon birth? No
What is a treatment method of anemia? Iron supplements.
Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia Inability to produce sufficient red blood cells due to the lack of folic acid, a
B vitamin
What are clinical manifestations that the client is experiencing folic acid deficiency anemia? Nausea,
vomiting, anorexia.
How can nurses prevent folic acid deficiency? Folic acid and iron supplements.
TRUE OR FALSE
Iron deficiency anemia usually coexists with folic acid deficiency. True
Sickle Cell Disease in Pregnancy Sickle cell is worsened in pregnancy. Primary goal is to prevent crisis
during pregnancy.
What is the definition of Antepartum Care? Describes the period of pregnancy before childbirth.
What are common discomforts of pregnancy? Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and urinary frequency.
During the first trimester, it is common that the client will experience symptoms including... 1). Nausea
and vomiting 2. Urinary frequency and fatigue.
3). Breast tenderness.
4). Increased vaginal discharge.
5). Nasal stuffiness and nose bleeding.
6). Ptyalism.
During the second and third trimester, it is common that the client will experience symptoms including...
1). Heartburn
2). Ankle edema
3). Varicose veins
4). Hemorrhoids
5). Constipation
6). Back ache
7). Leg cramps
8). Flatulence
9). Carpal tunnel
10). Dyspnea
Anemia is hemoglobin levels of... (Both pregnant and nonpreg). 1). <12 g/dL in nonpregnant women.
, 2). <11 g/dL in pregnant women.
iron deficiency anemia anemia caused by inadequate iron intake
What is the most common medical complication of pregnancy? Iron deficiency anemia.
When a pregnant women is experiencing iron deficiency anemia, they are... More susceptible to
infection, high BP, and postpartum hemorrhage.
Is the newborn iron deficient upon birth? No
What is a treatment method of anemia? Iron supplements.
Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia Inability to produce sufficient red blood cells due to the lack of folic acid, a
B vitamin
What are clinical manifestations that the client is experiencing folic acid deficiency anemia? Nausea,
vomiting, anorexia.
How can nurses prevent folic acid deficiency? Folic acid and iron supplements.
TRUE OR FALSE
Iron deficiency anemia usually coexists with folic acid deficiency. True
Sickle Cell Disease in Pregnancy Sickle cell is worsened in pregnancy. Primary goal is to prevent crisis
during pregnancy.
