NU 407 - EXAM #2 GUIDE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Definition - ANSWER -Severe form a nausea and
vomiting of pregnancy that results in dehydration, weight loss, electrolyte
imbalance and possible hospitalization
-Symptoms peak around 8 to 12 weeks and resolve by week 20
What does nursing management of Hyperemesis focus on? - ANSWER
Promoting comfort by controlling the client's nausea and vomiting and
promoting adequate nutrition
-withhold all oral food and fluids
-Antiemetics
-IV fluids
-Check electrolytes
What is the most commonly encountered medical condition in pregnant
women? - ANSWER Hypertensive Disorders
What are the types of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy? - ANSWER 1.
Chronic Hypertension
2. Gestational Hypertension
3. Preeclampsia/Eclampsia and HELLP
4. Chronic Hypertension with Superimposed Preeclampsia
, What is Chronic Hypertension? - ANSWER Blood pressure exceeding 140/90
before pregnancy or before 20 weeks gestation
What is Gestation Hypertension? - ANSWER -Nonproteinuric hypertension,
after 20 weeks gestation
When is Gestation Hypertension diagnosed? - ANSWER When systolic blood
pressure is over 140 and/or diastolic is over 90 *on at least two occasions at
least 4 to 6 hours apart*, after the 20th week of gestation
What is Preeclampsia/Eclampsia? - ANSWER New-onset hypertension
accompanied by proteinuria and/or maternal organ dysfunction
What should occur after a mother receives high doses of Magnesium Sulfate?
- ANSWER A newborn needs to be monitored for Respiratory Depression,
Hypocalcemia, and Hypotonia
What condition is characterized by persistent, uncontrollable nausea and
vomiting? - ANSWER Hyperemesis Gravidarum
How many pregnant women are considered to be at high risk or diagnosed
with complications? - ANSWER One in Four (1/4)
When can bleeding occur in pregnancy? - ANSWER Early or Late pregnancy
What bleeding conditions occur in the first trimester? - ANSWER 1.
Spontaneous Abortion
2. Uterine Fibroids
3. Ectopic Pregnancy
4. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
5. Cervical Insufficiency
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Definition - ANSWER -Severe form a nausea and
vomiting of pregnancy that results in dehydration, weight loss, electrolyte
imbalance and possible hospitalization
-Symptoms peak around 8 to 12 weeks and resolve by week 20
What does nursing management of Hyperemesis focus on? - ANSWER
Promoting comfort by controlling the client's nausea and vomiting and
promoting adequate nutrition
-withhold all oral food and fluids
-Antiemetics
-IV fluids
-Check electrolytes
What is the most commonly encountered medical condition in pregnant
women? - ANSWER Hypertensive Disorders
What are the types of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy? - ANSWER 1.
Chronic Hypertension
2. Gestational Hypertension
3. Preeclampsia/Eclampsia and HELLP
4. Chronic Hypertension with Superimposed Preeclampsia
, What is Chronic Hypertension? - ANSWER Blood pressure exceeding 140/90
before pregnancy or before 20 weeks gestation
What is Gestation Hypertension? - ANSWER -Nonproteinuric hypertension,
after 20 weeks gestation
When is Gestation Hypertension diagnosed? - ANSWER When systolic blood
pressure is over 140 and/or diastolic is over 90 *on at least two occasions at
least 4 to 6 hours apart*, after the 20th week of gestation
What is Preeclampsia/Eclampsia? - ANSWER New-onset hypertension
accompanied by proteinuria and/or maternal organ dysfunction
What should occur after a mother receives high doses of Magnesium Sulfate?
- ANSWER A newborn needs to be monitored for Respiratory Depression,
Hypocalcemia, and Hypotonia
What condition is characterized by persistent, uncontrollable nausea and
vomiting? - ANSWER Hyperemesis Gravidarum
How many pregnant women are considered to be at high risk or diagnosed
with complications? - ANSWER One in Four (1/4)
When can bleeding occur in pregnancy? - ANSWER Early or Late pregnancy
What bleeding conditions occur in the first trimester? - ANSWER 1.
Spontaneous Abortion
2. Uterine Fibroids
3. Ectopic Pregnancy
4. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
5. Cervical Insufficiency
