NM702 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
pregnant women are prone to gingivitis b/c the swelling in their gums. the
hormone that causes this is
estrogen
during pregnancy, GI motility is
decreased
during pregnancy the maternal Hct
decreases
the fall in BP seen in supine hypotensive syndrome is a direct result of
decreased CO
A woman at 26 weeks is experiencing heartburn. She has never had it prior to this
pregnancy and is asking why this is occuring now. How will you explain the
physiologic mechanism that produces heartburn during pregnancy?
relaxation of the LES makes pregnant women more prone to heartburn
Increased respiratory rate is caused by changes in the CO2 threshold brought on
by the increases in
progesterone
appropriate advice for relieving leg cramps includes
dorsiflexion of the foot and stretching the calf muscle
what is a true statement about NVP
N/V of pregnancy often resolves spontaneously at 12-14 weeks
,what is an accurate statement regarding heartburn in pregnancy
it is caused by an increase in progesterone
what are appropriate relief measures for round ligament pain
applying warm compresses, sitting down and leaning forward, and using tylenol prn
low back pain in pregnancy is exacerbated by
lax abdominal muscles
what is accurate about round ligament pain
it often extends into the inguinal area
what is a correct OTC remedy for N/V
vitamin B6 25mg QID and 1/2 a Unisom tab
appropriate measures to advise women with first trimester nausea
ginger tea, eating sour foods or candies, and brushing teeth several hours after eating
a pregnant woman calls to report her heart racing for several short periods of
time today, and that she feels dizzy when this happens. What is the most
appropriate advice?
come in to the office for an eval
a 20 week pregnant woman presents to the clinic reporting urinary frequency. The
CNM knows that urinary frequency in pregnancy
generally gets progressively worse until delivery
a pregnant woman presents to the clinic reporting constipation. What are some
first line treatments
bulk forming laxative: Metamucil; fleets enema; increase intake of water and
fruits/veggies
, differential dx to consider when a woman reports first trimester fatigue include
depression and anemia
dependent edema in pregnancy is associated with
maternal obesity
the maternal tasks of pregnancy
consist of the reformation and change in the woman's view of herself
what experiences characterize the 2nd trimester of pregnancy
evaluation of the woman's relationship with her own mother
it would be appropriate to advise pregnant women to abstain from intercourse
with a history of preterm birth
seeking safe passage is
evidenced by the woman avoiding alcohol during pregnancy
which pregnancy task requires the reordering of relationships
acceptance of the pregnancy by others
what is true about thyroid hormones in pregnancy
they increase in availability by 40-100%
what are reasons for decreased total body iodine pool in pregnancy
increased renal iodide loss due to increased GFR, placental transfer of iodine to the
fetus, and increased renal iodide loss due to increased renal blood flow
thyroid disorders are the most common endocrine disorders seen in pregnancy
false
what are some true statements about iodine deficiency
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
pregnant women are prone to gingivitis b/c the swelling in their gums. the
hormone that causes this is
estrogen
during pregnancy, GI motility is
decreased
during pregnancy the maternal Hct
decreases
the fall in BP seen in supine hypotensive syndrome is a direct result of
decreased CO
A woman at 26 weeks is experiencing heartburn. She has never had it prior to this
pregnancy and is asking why this is occuring now. How will you explain the
physiologic mechanism that produces heartburn during pregnancy?
relaxation of the LES makes pregnant women more prone to heartburn
Increased respiratory rate is caused by changes in the CO2 threshold brought on
by the increases in
progesterone
appropriate advice for relieving leg cramps includes
dorsiflexion of the foot and stretching the calf muscle
what is a true statement about NVP
N/V of pregnancy often resolves spontaneously at 12-14 weeks
,what is an accurate statement regarding heartburn in pregnancy
it is caused by an increase in progesterone
what are appropriate relief measures for round ligament pain
applying warm compresses, sitting down and leaning forward, and using tylenol prn
low back pain in pregnancy is exacerbated by
lax abdominal muscles
what is accurate about round ligament pain
it often extends into the inguinal area
what is a correct OTC remedy for N/V
vitamin B6 25mg QID and 1/2 a Unisom tab
appropriate measures to advise women with first trimester nausea
ginger tea, eating sour foods or candies, and brushing teeth several hours after eating
a pregnant woman calls to report her heart racing for several short periods of
time today, and that she feels dizzy when this happens. What is the most
appropriate advice?
come in to the office for an eval
a 20 week pregnant woman presents to the clinic reporting urinary frequency. The
CNM knows that urinary frequency in pregnancy
generally gets progressively worse until delivery
a pregnant woman presents to the clinic reporting constipation. What are some
first line treatments
bulk forming laxative: Metamucil; fleets enema; increase intake of water and
fruits/veggies
, differential dx to consider when a woman reports first trimester fatigue include
depression and anemia
dependent edema in pregnancy is associated with
maternal obesity
the maternal tasks of pregnancy
consist of the reformation and change in the woman's view of herself
what experiences characterize the 2nd trimester of pregnancy
evaluation of the woman's relationship with her own mother
it would be appropriate to advise pregnant women to abstain from intercourse
with a history of preterm birth
seeking safe passage is
evidenced by the woman avoiding alcohol during pregnancy
which pregnancy task requires the reordering of relationships
acceptance of the pregnancy by others
what is true about thyroid hormones in pregnancy
they increase in availability by 40-100%
what are reasons for decreased total body iodine pool in pregnancy
increased renal iodide loss due to increased GFR, placental transfer of iodine to the
fetus, and increased renal iodide loss due to increased renal blood flow
thyroid disorders are the most common endocrine disorders seen in pregnancy
false
what are some true statements about iodine deficiency
