NUR 353 Final Exam with Questions and Answers

NUR 353 Final Exam with Questions and Answers GDM: Hypoglycemia findings ANSWER Nervousness, headache, weakness, irritability, hunger, blurred vision, tingling of mouth or extremities, shaking, clammy pale skin, shallow respirations, rapid pulse, vomiting GDM: Hyperglycemia findings ANSWER Polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, nausea, abdominal pain, flushed dry skin, fruity breath, excess weight gain during pregnancy Gestational HTN ANSWER Development of HTN after 20 weeks of pregnancy Greater than 140/90 at least 2 separate times and both tested at least 4-6 hours apart but no more than 1 week apart Only one (either systolic or diastolic needs to be elevated for diagnosis) Chronic HTN ANSWER In pregnant women- present before pregnancy or diagnosed before 20 weeks and persists 12 months after pregnancy HELLP Syndrome ANSWER Hemolysis; Elevated Liver enzyme; Low Platelet count