NM706 Exam 2 questions with correct answers

Assessment of Renal Function During Pregnancy Answer Urinalysis results are essentially unchanged during pregnancy except for occasional glucosuria. Although protein excretion normally rises it seldom reaches levels that are detected by usually screening methods Subjective Info for a UTI Answer Fever, dysuria, lower ABD pressure, feeling like she hasn't totally emptied her bladder, burning with voiding, frequency of urination increased more, HX of recurrent UTI, sickle cell trait, s/s of preterm labor, drug allergies, 1 hour glucose test How many UTI's during pregnancy is considered recurrent Answer x2 Genetic condition for sickle cell trait AA predisposes women to Answer asymptomatic bacteriuria Preterm labor are associated with Answer pyelonephritis Why is the change of getting a UTI higher in Pregnancy? Answer risk is increased b/c there is a normal right sided reflux/stasis of urine in ureters due to elevated progesterone, and the uterus compresses (more commonly the right) ureter to pelvic brim and causes hydronephrosis Objective Assessment for UTI Answer suprapubic tenderness, FHT, abdominal exam, VS, leopolds maneuvers, CVA tenderness, fetal movements Risk Factors for UTI Answer bladder se