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NUR 254
Galen College of Nursing | Exam Questions
NUR 254 Exam 1 Guide – Galen
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1. incompetent cervix
Correct answer spontaneous, premature dilation of the cervix during the second trimester of pregnancy
related to:
-cervical trauma
-excessive cervical dilation
-ingestion of DES by a women's mother
2. Incompetent cervix treatment
Correct answer Cerclage may be placed at 11-15 weeks and removed at 37 weeks.
-risks with cerclage
*premature rupture of membranes
*preterm labor
*infection
bed rest, tocolysis, hydration
3. Tocolytics
Correct answer Act on uterine muscle to cease contractions. Used to stop preterm labor. Terbutaline sulfate
(Brethine), ritodrine HCl (Yutopar), nifedipine (Procardia), magnesium sulfate
4. placenta previa
Correct answer implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus
S/S
-painless, bright red vaginal bleeding
Nursing considerations
-pelvic rest (nothing the vagina)
-C section
-NEVER perform a vaginal exam on a woman who is bleeding unless you know the location of the placenta
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, NUR 254 EXAM 1 GUIDE – GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING 2026–2027 UPDATED EXAM (100% VERIFIED)
5. abruptio placentae
Correct answer premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall after 20 weeks
S/S
-vaginal bleeding (dark red)
-Severe abdominal pain, rigid board like
-uterine contractions
Nursing considerations
-EMERGENCY hemorrhaging
-OR
6. Hypertension prior to 20 weeks
Correct answer chronic hypertension
7. gestational hypertension
Correct answer high blood pressure during pregnancy after 20 weeks
8. mild preeclampsia
Correct answer after 20 weeks
BP 140/90 or greater
urine dipstick protein >1+
manage outpatient
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NUR 254
Galen College of Nursing | Exam Questions
NUR 254 Exam 1 Guide – Galen
2026–2027 Update Exam
(Actual Questions and Answers)
100% Guarantee Pass
Exam Questions with Verified Answers / Pass the Exam with Confidence
This comprehensive resource includes:
Full version of the NUR 254 Exam 1 Guide
Actual Questions and Answers PASS
100% Verified Correct Answers | A+ Grade 100%
GUARANTEED
2026–2027 Update Exam
,NUR 254 EXAM 1 GUIDE – GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING 2026–2027 UPDATED EXAM (100% VERIFIED)
1. incompetent cervix
Correct answer spontaneous, premature dilation of the cervix during the second trimester of pregnancy
related to:
-cervical trauma
-excessive cervical dilation
-ingestion of DES by a women's mother
2. Incompetent cervix treatment
Correct answer Cerclage may be placed at 11-15 weeks and removed at 37 weeks.
-risks with cerclage
*premature rupture of membranes
*preterm labor
*infection
bed rest, tocolysis, hydration
3. Tocolytics
Correct answer Act on uterine muscle to cease contractions. Used to stop preterm labor. Terbutaline sulfate
(Brethine), ritodrine HCl (Yutopar), nifedipine (Procardia), magnesium sulfate
4. placenta previa
Correct answer implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus
S/S
-painless, bright red vaginal bleeding
Nursing considerations
-pelvic rest (nothing the vagina)
-C section
-NEVER perform a vaginal exam on a woman who is bleeding unless you know the location of the placenta
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, NUR 254 EXAM 1 GUIDE – GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING 2026–2027 UPDATED EXAM (100% VERIFIED)
5. abruptio placentae
Correct answer premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall after 20 weeks
S/S
-vaginal bleeding (dark red)
-Severe abdominal pain, rigid board like
-uterine contractions
Nursing considerations
-EMERGENCY hemorrhaging
-OR
6. Hypertension prior to 20 weeks
Correct answer chronic hypertension
7. gestational hypertension
Correct answer high blood pressure during pregnancy after 20 weeks
8. mild preeclampsia
Correct answer after 20 weeks
BP 140/90 or greater
urine dipstick protein >1+
manage outpatient
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