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NRSG 2500 Unit 2 Questions and Answers
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Nursing Care for Fetal Distress
Ans: Maternal position change (place mom on left side to increase uterine blood
flow to fetus).
Discontinue oxytocin if it is infusing.
Give Oxygen 8-10 liters by mask.
Increase IV rate to improve hydration.
Amnioinfusion can sometimes relieve cord compression.
Assist the provider to expedite delivery (possible C-section).
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
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Ans: PIH
Preeclampsia
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Eclampsia
HELLP Syndrome
Preeclampsia Risk Factors
Ans: First time pregnancies
Pregnant teens
Women over 40
History of hypertension prior to pregnancy
History of preeclampsia
Having a mother or sister who had preeclampsia
History of obesity
Carrying more than one baby
History of diabetes, kidney disease, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis
Signs and Symptoms of Worsening Preeclampsia
Ans: Increasing edema, especially of the hands and face( if on bed rest observe for
sacral edema)
Worsening headache
Epigastric pain
Visual disturbances
Decreasing urinary output
Nausea/vomiting
Bleeding gums
Disorientation
Generalized complaints of not feeling well
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Nursing Interventions for Eclampsia
Ans: Prepare for emergent delivery (if it hasn't already occurred)
Administer medications immediately (need IV access)
Start Magnesium and other meds as needed ie (Hydralazine, Labetalol
Nifedipine, Sodium nitroprusside, lasix)
Seizure precautions
Monitor vital signs, Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTR) and check for clonus.
Quiet environment low light to prevent cerebral disturbances
Monitor labs
Monitor for progression to HELLP
With high magnesium levels, reflexes....
Ans: may be diminished or absent
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Magnesium Antidote
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Ans: Calcium gluconate
Nursing Considerations for Magnesium Sulfate
Ans: It crosses the placenta
Monitor BP
Monitor serum levels
Monitor respirations
Assess reflexes
Strict I&O- monitor specific hourly output!
Magnesium should be turned off when...
Ans: decreased respirations
shortness of breath
chest pain
decreased urinary output
Best position for mom receiving magnesium
Ans: side-lying
Magnesium infusion should be continued for at least ___ hours after
delivery if given for PIH
Ans: 24
Fetal/Newborn considerations with magnesium
NRSG 2500 Unit 2 Questions and Answers
(100% Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
Nursing Care for Fetal Distress
Ans: Maternal position change (place mom on left side to increase uterine blood
flow to fetus).
Discontinue oxytocin if it is infusing.
Give Oxygen 8-10 liters by mask.
Increase IV rate to improve hydration.
Amnioinfusion can sometimes relieve cord compression.
Assist the provider to expedite delivery (possible C-section).
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
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Ans: PIH
Preeclampsia
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Eclampsia
HELLP Syndrome
Preeclampsia Risk Factors
Ans: First time pregnancies
Pregnant teens
Women over 40
History of hypertension prior to pregnancy
History of preeclampsia
Having a mother or sister who had preeclampsia
History of obesity
Carrying more than one baby
History of diabetes, kidney disease, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis
Signs and Symptoms of Worsening Preeclampsia
Ans: Increasing edema, especially of the hands and face( if on bed rest observe for
sacral edema)
Worsening headache
Epigastric pain
Visual disturbances
Decreasing urinary output
Nausea/vomiting
Bleeding gums
Disorientation
Generalized complaints of not feeling well
, 2 Exampromax - Stuvia US 2025/2026
Nursing Interventions for Eclampsia
Ans: Prepare for emergent delivery (if it hasn't already occurred)
Administer medications immediately (need IV access)
Start Magnesium and other meds as needed ie (Hydralazine, Labetalol
Nifedipine, Sodium nitroprusside, lasix)
Seizure precautions
Monitor vital signs, Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTR) and check for clonus.
Quiet environment low light to prevent cerebral disturbances
Monitor labs
Monitor for progression to HELLP
With high magnesium levels, reflexes....
Ans: may be diminished or absent
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Magnesium Antidote
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Ans: Calcium gluconate
Nursing Considerations for Magnesium Sulfate
Ans: It crosses the placenta
Monitor BP
Monitor serum levels
Monitor respirations
Assess reflexes
Strict I&O- monitor specific hourly output!
Magnesium should be turned off when...
Ans: decreased respirations
shortness of breath
chest pain
decreased urinary output
Best position for mom receiving magnesium
Ans: side-lying
Magnesium infusion should be continued for at least ___ hours after
delivery if given for PIH
Ans: 24
Fetal/Newborn considerations with magnesium
