NUR 254 Exam 1 Guide – Galen
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1.incompetent cervix - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
5.abruptio placentae - 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 - ANSWER chronic hypertension
, 7.gestational hypertension - ANSWER high blood pressure during pregnancy
after 20 weeks
8.mild preeclampsia - ANSWER after 20 weeks
BP 140/90 or greater
urine dipstick protein >1+
manage outpatient
9.Severe preeclampsia - ANSWER after 20 weeks
BP 160/100 or greater
proteinuria greater than 3+
One or more
-severe headache
-blurred vision
-epigastric/ RUQ pain
-swelling
-sudden weight gain
-intrauterine growth restriction of fetus
hospitalized
-risk for seizure
College of Nursing | Exam Questions
with 100% Verified Correct Answers|
A+ Grade
1.incompetent cervix - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
5.abruptio placentae - 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 - ANSWER chronic hypertension
, 7.gestational hypertension - ANSWER high blood pressure during pregnancy
after 20 weeks
8.mild preeclampsia - ANSWER after 20 weeks
BP 140/90 or greater
urine dipstick protein >1+
manage outpatient
9.Severe preeclampsia - ANSWER after 20 weeks
BP 160/100 or greater
proteinuria greater than 3+
One or more
-severe headache
-blurred vision
-epigastric/ RUQ pain
-swelling
-sudden weight gain
-intrauterine growth restriction of fetus
hospitalized
-risk for seizure
