OB INPATIENT CERTIFICATION PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 A+

OB INPATIENT CERTIFICATION PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 A+ After delivery, progesterone levels fall causing what acid/base change? - ANS-Increase pco2 With what disorder would AFP be elevated? - ANS-Esophageal atresia, neural tube defects Women with a history of GDM have increased risk of diabetes at what rate? - ANS-Onset within 20 years in 35-60% Glucose screen is done when? - ANS-24-28 weeks If a mother has Insulin dependent diabetes during pregnancy, what electrolyte imbalance is the neonate at risk for? - ANS-Magnesium deficiency In which trimester is new onset of GHTN most common? - ANS-3rd trimester In a pregnancy complicated by hypertension, what is a sign of deteriorating status? - ANS-Increased serum creatinine What difference can be expected between manual and electronic diastolic BP? - ANS-Manual are 5 7 mm HG higher On admission to L&D , a woman has 2+ reflexes. After IV mag, DTRs are absent. What is your immediate nursing intervention? - ANS-Stop mag and notify provider With no apparent HSV lesions what is the recommendation? - ANS-Oral acyclovir 4 weeks prior to delivery +IgG antibodies in PP period? - ANS-The recurrence is unlikely, no further action is required. (IgG chronic, IgM is active) The most common rheumatic valvular lesion in pregnancy is? - ANS-Mitral stenosis Cardiac defect with most complications in labor? - ANS-Mitral stenosis Methamphetamines are expected to last? - ANS-7-24 hrs What is recommended L/S ratio? - ANS-... Continues...