OB Midterm Practice Questions with correct answers

A woman with severe preeclampsia is receiving a magnesium sulfate infusion. The nurse becomes concerned after assessment when the woman exhibits: A) a sleepy, sedated affect. B) a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min. C) deep tendon reflexes of 2+. D) absence of ankle clonus. Correct AnswerB* A respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min indicates that the client is experiencing respiratory depression (bradypnea) from magnesium toxicity. Because magnesium sulfate is a CNS depressant, the client will most likely become sedated when the infusion is initiated. Deep tendon reflexes of 2+ and absence of ankle clonus are normal findings. A nurse caring for pregnant women must be aware that the most common medical complication of pregnancy is: A) Hypertension B) Hyperemesis gravidarum C) Hemorrhagic complications D) Infections Correct AnswerA* Preeclampsia and eclampsia are two noted, deadly forms of hypertension, which is the most common medical complication of pregnancy. A large percentage of pregnant women have nausea and vomiting, but a relative few have the severe form called hyperemesis gravidarum. Hemorrhagic complications are the second most common medical complication of pregnancy.