Chap- 7 High Risk
Antepartum Nursing Care
Test accurate &Graded A+
A pregnant patient at 30 weeks gestation with asthma is scheduled for serial
sonograms. which is the primary reason for the serial sonograms?
To monitor the growth of the fetus
A patient has just had a cerclage procedure for cervical insufficiency. which
anticipatory guidance should the nurse provide prior to discharge?
"The stitch in your cervix should be removed if you go into labor."
A cerclage is removed at 36 to 37 weeks, or when labor ensues, in order to prevent
cervical tearing during labor.
A gravid patient at 8 weeks gestation presents to the emergency department
reporting unilateral sharp lower abdominal pain, shoulder pain, and light vaginal
bleeding. The nurse knows these signs and symptoms are associated with which
pregnancy complication?
.
Ectopic pregnancy
The nurse is caring for a patient at risk for preterm labor. Which are risk factors for
preterm labor? Select all that apply.
.
Multiple gestation
History of preterm birth
Maternal smoking
, Chap- 7 High Risk
Antepartum Nursing Care
Test accurate &Graded A+
A pregnant patient at 30 weeks gestation with asthma is scheduled for serial
sonograms. which is the primary reason for the serial sonograms?
To monitor the growth of the fetus
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a gravid patient with
cardiomyopathy. Which assessment finding by the nurse indicates deteriorating
cardiac function?
Syncope during or after exertion
The nurse is caring for a gravid woman with preeclampsia. Which finding would
indicate worsening condition and should be reported to the physician?
Increased respiratory rate and report of shortness of breath
The nurse is teaching a group of pregnant women about the risks of venous
thromboembolism (VTE). Which statements would the nurse include in the
education? Select all that apply.
All pregnant women are at an increased risk because pregnancy is a state of
hypercoagulability.
.
Women should report any abrupt unilateral leg pain right away.
Pregnant women should avoid sitting for long periods of time to avoid venous stasis
in the lower extremities.
Antepartum Nursing Care
Test accurate &Graded A+
A pregnant patient at 30 weeks gestation with asthma is scheduled for serial
sonograms. which is the primary reason for the serial sonograms?
To monitor the growth of the fetus
A patient has just had a cerclage procedure for cervical insufficiency. which
anticipatory guidance should the nurse provide prior to discharge?
"The stitch in your cervix should be removed if you go into labor."
A cerclage is removed at 36 to 37 weeks, or when labor ensues, in order to prevent
cervical tearing during labor.
A gravid patient at 8 weeks gestation presents to the emergency department
reporting unilateral sharp lower abdominal pain, shoulder pain, and light vaginal
bleeding. The nurse knows these signs and symptoms are associated with which
pregnancy complication?
.
Ectopic pregnancy
The nurse is caring for a patient at risk for preterm labor. Which are risk factors for
preterm labor? Select all that apply.
.
Multiple gestation
History of preterm birth
Maternal smoking
, Chap- 7 High Risk
Antepartum Nursing Care
Test accurate &Graded A+
A pregnant patient at 30 weeks gestation with asthma is scheduled for serial
sonograms. which is the primary reason for the serial sonograms?
To monitor the growth of the fetus
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a gravid patient with
cardiomyopathy. Which assessment finding by the nurse indicates deteriorating
cardiac function?
Syncope during or after exertion
The nurse is caring for a gravid woman with preeclampsia. Which finding would
indicate worsening condition and should be reported to the physician?
Increased respiratory rate and report of shortness of breath
The nurse is teaching a group of pregnant women about the risks of venous
thromboembolism (VTE). Which statements would the nurse include in the
education? Select all that apply.
All pregnant women are at an increased risk because pregnancy is a state of
hypercoagulability.
.
Women should report any abrupt unilateral leg pain right away.
Pregnant women should avoid sitting for long periods of time to avoid venous stasis
in the lower extremities.
