EXAM 2 FINAL PAPER VERIFIED QUESTIONS ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
Question:
When are the following routine tests done: glucose, Rh, H&H and serology
Answer:
Glucose: 24-28 weeks Rh: 28 weeks H&H and serology (STIs): 28-32 weeks Group B strep
cultures: 36-38 weeks
Question:
What are absolute contraindications of home births?
Answer:
Fetal malpresentation, multifetal gestation, previous C-section
Question:
When do energy needs, calories/day not change?
Answer:
During first trimester During the second trimester the woman needs to consume approximately 340
calories more than the normal nonpregnant diet and in the 3rd trimester she should add
approximately 452 calories per day more than the nonpregnant diet
Question:
For a normal prepregnant weight, what advise can be given?
Answer:
a gain of 2-4 lbs in the first trimester and about 1 pound per week through the 2nd and 3rd
trimesters. If low and inadequate: Can increase the risk of preterm labor/birth and SGA infant.
, Question:
What foods are high in mercury?
Answer:
Swordfish, shark, mackerel, and tilefish - Should not eat more than12 oz of fish/week
Question:
What are the reasons protein needs are increased during pregnancy
Answer:
Fetal growth, growth of uterus, placenta, and mammary tissue, production of amniotic fluid,
increased maternal blood volume
Question:
What are nursing considerations for fat soluble vitamins
Answer:
Caution taking supplements w/o notifying prenatal provider due to risk of toxicity - Vit. A is a
known teratogen
Question:
What are nursing considerations for iron supplementation?
Answer:
Do not take with calcium (+tea, coffee, egg yolk) but instead Vit. C to increase absorption - Calcium
needs do not increase during pregnancy
Question:
How much caffeine can you take during pregnancy?
Answer:
Less than 200 mg daily
Question:
When are the following routine tests done: glucose, Rh, H&H and serology
Answer:
Glucose: 24-28 weeks Rh: 28 weeks H&H and serology (STIs): 28-32 weeks Group B strep
cultures: 36-38 weeks
Question:
What are absolute contraindications of home births?
Answer:
Fetal malpresentation, multifetal gestation, previous C-section
Question:
When do energy needs, calories/day not change?
Answer:
During first trimester During the second trimester the woman needs to consume approximately 340
calories more than the normal nonpregnant diet and in the 3rd trimester she should add
approximately 452 calories per day more than the nonpregnant diet
Question:
For a normal prepregnant weight, what advise can be given?
Answer:
a gain of 2-4 lbs in the first trimester and about 1 pound per week through the 2nd and 3rd
trimesters. If low and inadequate: Can increase the risk of preterm labor/birth and SGA infant.
, Question:
What foods are high in mercury?
Answer:
Swordfish, shark, mackerel, and tilefish - Should not eat more than12 oz of fish/week
Question:
What are the reasons protein needs are increased during pregnancy
Answer:
Fetal growth, growth of uterus, placenta, and mammary tissue, production of amniotic fluid,
increased maternal blood volume
Question:
What are nursing considerations for fat soluble vitamins
Answer:
Caution taking supplements w/o notifying prenatal provider due to risk of toxicity - Vit. A is a
known teratogen
Question:
What are nursing considerations for iron supplementation?
Answer:
Do not take with calcium (+tea, coffee, egg yolk) but instead Vit. C to increase absorption - Calcium
needs do not increase during pregnancy
Question:
How much caffeine can you take during pregnancy?
Answer:
Less than 200 mg daily
