Relias Nursing Management of
Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
(Latest Update ) Questions
with Answers 100% Correct {Grade A}
Your patient is a 31-year-old G1P0 at 34 weeks' gestation. While reviewing their chart
you note several preexisting medical conditions. Which patient conditions would
increase the risk for preeclampsia?
Select 2 answers - Correct answer Gestational diabetes
Obesity
What are the signs of liver rupture?
Select 3 answers - Correct answer Abdominal distention
Shoulder, back, and neck pain
Hypotension
,Your patient has BP readings of 160-164/107-111 mm Hg. They received an initial dose of
20 mg IV labetalol. Their BP was reassessed 10 minutes after the medication was
administered and was 161/109 mm Hg. Per the administration algorithm, what would be
your NEXT step? - Correct answer Administer 40 mg IV labetalol
Your 29-year-old patient is a G3P1. They have preeclampsia and are experiencing an
eclamptic seizure. You just called for help and moved the patient into the left lateral
position. The patient currently has magnesium sulfate infusing. Regarding magnesium
administration, what would be your appropriate intervention at this time? - Correct
answer A 4-6 g bolus dose of magnesium should be administered followed by a 2 g
maintenance dose
What 3 questions would you address during every debrief?
Select 3 answers - Correct answer What went well?
What could have gone better?
What needs to be followed up on later and by whom?
,Your patient was diagnosed with preeclampsia. They delivered at 33 4/7 weeks'
gestation due to uncontrolled hypertension. You are preparing to provide postpartum
discharge teaching. What factors would be MOST important to include in your teaching?
Select 3 answers - Correct answer There is a need for ongoing annual screening for
cardiovascular disease.
The increased risk for recurrent preeclampsia in subsequent pregnancies.
Any social determinants of health that negatively impact the patient's well-being.
Your 27-year-old patient is a G4P2. They experienced a hypertensive emergency. They
were stabilized with antihypertensive medications. They are receiving magnesium
sulfate for seizure prophylaxis. You are performing hourly assessments for
magnesium toxicity.
What signs would concern you for magnesium toxicity?
, Select 2 answers.
Hyperreflexia
Severe headache
Decreased fetal movement
Shortness of breath - Correct answer Hyperreflexia
Shortness of breath
What is the purpose of implementing patient safety bundle initiatives, such as those
established by the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health for hypertensive
disorders in pregnancy (HDP)?
Select 3 answers.
To access unit-specific medication treatment algorithms.
To improve readiness for and response to HDP-related events.
To guide standardized HDP staff training initiatives.
Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
(Latest Update ) Questions
with Answers 100% Correct {Grade A}
Your patient is a 31-year-old G1P0 at 34 weeks' gestation. While reviewing their chart
you note several preexisting medical conditions. Which patient conditions would
increase the risk for preeclampsia?
Select 2 answers - Correct answer Gestational diabetes
Obesity
What are the signs of liver rupture?
Select 3 answers - Correct answer Abdominal distention
Shoulder, back, and neck pain
Hypotension
,Your patient has BP readings of 160-164/107-111 mm Hg. They received an initial dose of
20 mg IV labetalol. Their BP was reassessed 10 minutes after the medication was
administered and was 161/109 mm Hg. Per the administration algorithm, what would be
your NEXT step? - Correct answer Administer 40 mg IV labetalol
Your 29-year-old patient is a G3P1. They have preeclampsia and are experiencing an
eclamptic seizure. You just called for help and moved the patient into the left lateral
position. The patient currently has magnesium sulfate infusing. Regarding magnesium
administration, what would be your appropriate intervention at this time? - Correct
answer A 4-6 g bolus dose of magnesium should be administered followed by a 2 g
maintenance dose
What 3 questions would you address during every debrief?
Select 3 answers - Correct answer What went well?
What could have gone better?
What needs to be followed up on later and by whom?
,Your patient was diagnosed with preeclampsia. They delivered at 33 4/7 weeks'
gestation due to uncontrolled hypertension. You are preparing to provide postpartum
discharge teaching. What factors would be MOST important to include in your teaching?
Select 3 answers - Correct answer There is a need for ongoing annual screening for
cardiovascular disease.
The increased risk for recurrent preeclampsia in subsequent pregnancies.
Any social determinants of health that negatively impact the patient's well-being.
Your 27-year-old patient is a G4P2. They experienced a hypertensive emergency. They
were stabilized with antihypertensive medications. They are receiving magnesium
sulfate for seizure prophylaxis. You are performing hourly assessments for
magnesium toxicity.
What signs would concern you for magnesium toxicity?
, Select 2 answers.
Hyperreflexia
Severe headache
Decreased fetal movement
Shortness of breath - Correct answer Hyperreflexia
Shortness of breath
What is the purpose of implementing patient safety bundle initiatives, such as those
established by the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health for hypertensive
disorders in pregnancy (HDP)?
Select 3 answers.
To access unit-specific medication treatment algorithms.
To improve readiness for and response to HDP-related events.
To guide standardized HDP staff training initiatives.
