ANTEPARTAL TESTS (DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR MATERNALNEWBORN NURSING: CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF NURSING CARE: 4TH EDITION) CHAPTER 6: EXAM `& VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE | RATED 100%

At Risk Pregnancy vs High Risk Pregnancy ANSWER: At Risk: Higher chance of experiencing problems High Risk: Something is already happening to the mother (diagnosis has already been made) Indications for Antepartal Testing: Maternal Conditions ANSWER: Renal Disease Cardiac Disease Lupus Hyperthyroidism Antiphospholipid Syndrome Hemoglobinopathies Insulin-treated Diabetes Mellitus Indications for Antepartal Testing: Pregnancy-Related Conditions ANSWER: Gestational Hypertension Preeclampsia Gestational Diabetes Fetal Growth Restriction Hydramnios, oligohydramnios, and polyhydramnios Post-Term Pregnancy Factors to assess: Biophysical ANSWER: Originate from mother or fetus, impact development or function of mother or fetus Factors to assess: Psychosocial ANSWER: Maternal behaviors or lifestyles that have a negative effect on mother or fetus Factors to assess: Socioeconomic ANSWER: Variables pertaining to the woman / family that place mother / fetus at risk, access to care, age, parity, income, etc. Factors to assess: Environmental ANSWER: Hazards in the workplace or general environment Nurses' Role in Antepartal Tests ANSWER: Teach Provide support Assist Conduct certain tests Monitor maternal and fetal response Examples of Screening Tests ANSWER: *Identify those not affected* AFI, BPP, Contraction Stress Test, Kick Count, Multiple Marker Screening, NST, Ultrasonography, Nuchal Translucency, Umbilical artery doppler flow, Vibroacoustic stimulatio