RN Preeclampsia and Eclampsia NCLEX Questions Quiz
RN Preeclampsia and Eclampsia NCLEX Questions Quiz Your Answers & what you got Right & Wrong: 1. The nurse knows that preeclampsia tends to occur during what time in a pregnancy? • A. before 20 weeks • B. in the third trimester and postpartum • C. after 20 weeks • D. in the first and second trimester The answer is C. Preeclampsia tends to occur AFTER 20 weeks gestation. 2. A patient is currently 34 weeks pregnant with her first baby. Which findings below could indicate the development of preeclampsia in this patient that would need to be reported to the physician? Select all that apply: • A. 1600: blood pressure 144/100, 1700: blood pressure 120/80 • B. 3+ dipstick urine protein • C. 1 hour glucose tolerance test 90 mg/dL • D. 0800: blood pressure 142/92, 1230: blood pressure: 144/98 • E. 300 mg/dL 24-hour urine protein The answers are B and D. Signs and symptoms of preeclampsia include: proteinuria (1+ dipstick urine protein or 300 mg/dL 24 hour urine protein, hypertension 140/90...two reading at least 4-6 hours apart), swelling in face, eyes, extremities, headaches, vision changes, etc.
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