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Galen NU 340 Midterm exam Review Latest
Answered Practice Test | NU 340 Midterm Exam
With 400 Prep Questions and Correct answers
What is supine hypotension syndrome? - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Syndrome caused by pregnant woman lying flat on her
back
Symptoms of supine hypotension syndrome? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Faintness, dizziness, agitation, skin is
cool & damp
What is Abruptio Placentae? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ A
condition where the placenta grows through uterus into
the bladder
S/S of abruptio placentae - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Bleeding,
lower back pain, dark red blood, uterine tenderness,
abdomen will feel firm, frequently contracting
Detachment of part of the placenta - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Abruptio placentae
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Placenta partially covers cervical opening -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Placenta previa
Concealed bleeding within the uterus - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Abruptio placentae
Abnormal implantation of placenta in the lower uterus -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Placenta previa
Obvious vaginal bleeding - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Placenta
previa
What is preeclampsia? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ new onset HTN
(SBP>140 or DBP> 90) and proteinuria (>300mg in 24hrs)
occuring at >20wks gestation
What is magnesium sulfate used for? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ It
is a anticonvulsant used to prevent seizures during
pregnancy
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S/S of magnesium toxicity - ...ANSWER...✓✓ RR <12bpm,
urinary output of <30 mL/hr, diminished or absent Deep
tendon reflexes
What is erythroblastosis fetalis? - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Occurs when a pregnant mother's Rh negative antibodies
cross the placenta and attack the RBCs of her unborn
child
Treatment for erythroblastosis fetalis - ...ANSWER...✓✓
RhoGAM to be given at 28 weeks & within 72 hours of
delivery
What is amniocentesis? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ the sampling of
amniotic fluid using a hollow needle inserted into the
uterus, to screen for developmental abnormalities in a
fetus. (RhoGAM is given afterwards)
Woman who experience bleeding during pregnancy will
receive? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ rhoGAM
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Diabetes occurring during pregnancy.
Galen NU 340 Midterm exam Review Latest
Answered Practice Test | NU 340 Midterm Exam
With 400 Prep Questions and Correct answers
What is supine hypotension syndrome? - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Syndrome caused by pregnant woman lying flat on her
back
Symptoms of supine hypotension syndrome? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Faintness, dizziness, agitation, skin is
cool & damp
What is Abruptio Placentae? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ A
condition where the placenta grows through uterus into
the bladder
S/S of abruptio placentae - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Bleeding,
lower back pain, dark red blood, uterine tenderness,
abdomen will feel firm, frequently contracting
Detachment of part of the placenta - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Abruptio placentae
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Placenta partially covers cervical opening -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Placenta previa
Concealed bleeding within the uterus - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Abruptio placentae
Abnormal implantation of placenta in the lower uterus -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Placenta previa
Obvious vaginal bleeding - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Placenta
previa
What is preeclampsia? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ new onset HTN
(SBP>140 or DBP> 90) and proteinuria (>300mg in 24hrs)
occuring at >20wks gestation
What is magnesium sulfate used for? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ It
is a anticonvulsant used to prevent seizures during
pregnancy
, 3|Page
S/S of magnesium toxicity - ...ANSWER...✓✓ RR <12bpm,
urinary output of <30 mL/hr, diminished or absent Deep
tendon reflexes
What is erythroblastosis fetalis? - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Occurs when a pregnant mother's Rh negative antibodies
cross the placenta and attack the RBCs of her unborn
child
Treatment for erythroblastosis fetalis - ...ANSWER...✓✓
RhoGAM to be given at 28 weeks & within 72 hours of
delivery
What is amniocentesis? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ the sampling of
amniotic fluid using a hollow needle inserted into the
uterus, to screen for developmental abnormalities in a
fetus. (RhoGAM is given afterwards)
Woman who experience bleeding during pregnancy will
receive? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ rhoGAM
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Diabetes occurring during pregnancy.
