NUR 166 Exam 1 – Nursing Study Guide & Practice Questions
Preterm Labor Treatments - (ANSWER)Magnesium sulfate: research has shown that it may reduce the
risk damage to the brain (cerebral palsy) for babies born before 32 weeks of gestation.
Tocolytics: temporarily stop your contractions.
What is Preterm Labor - (ANSWER)Labor that occurs after 20 and before 37 weeks of gestation.
What counters magnesium sulfate - (ANSWER)Calcium Gluconate
Risk Factors Preterm Labor - (ANSWER)Exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES), underweight, Chronic illness
such as diabetes or hypertension, dehydration, preecampsia, previous preterm labor, previous
pregnancy loss, under 18 or over 40. see table 8-1 page 192
Nonpharmacological pain interventions - (ANSWER)Relaxation, Skin stimulation, Positioning, Diversion
and Distraction, Breathing,
Dick-Read Method - (ANSWER)education and relaxation techniques to interrupt the cycle
Bradley Method - (ANSWER)Husband coached
Lamaze Method - (ANSWER)exercises and breathing control to give pain relief without drugs
Effleurage - (ANSWER)massage with a circular stroking movement
Different breathing techniques - (ANSWER)FIRST STAGE BREATHING Slow-paced breathing, Modified-
paced breathing, Pattern paced breathing (Constant pattern and stair step pattern) SECOND STAGE
BREATHING delivery
Lightening - (ANSWER)a drop in the level of the uterus during the last weeks of pregnancy as the head of
the fetus engages in the pelvis.
,NUR 166 Exam 1 – Nursing Study Guide & Practice Questions
Interventions for supine hypotension - (ANSWER)Turning to one side or placing a small pillow (or towel)
under one hip
quickening - (ANSWER)baby's first movements felt by mother. between weeks 16 and 20 of pregnancy.
Aortocaval Compression (Vena cava syndrome) - (ANSWER)Supine hypotension
3 phases of pregnancy - (ANSWER)antepartum (before), intrapatum (during), and postpartum (after)
Major Goals of Prenatal Care - (ANSWER)Promote health ( of mother, fetus, baby, and family) Safe birth,
Educate, provide physical care.
When is Amniocentesis administered - (ANSWER)16-20 weeks of gestation when high risk problems are
suspected
Nagels's Rule for EDD - (ANSWER)Count back 3 months and 7 days of last normal menstrual period.
Positive signs of Pregnancy - (ANSWER)1.Audible fetal heartbeat
2. Fetal movement felt by examiner
3. Ultrasound visualization of fetus
How long is 1 trimester - (ANSWER)13 weeks
hCG - (ANSWER)Human chorionic gonadotropin
Goodell's sign - (ANSWER)softening of the cervix and vagina
Chadwicks sign - (ANSWER)purple or blueish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and vulva
, NUR 166 Exam 1 – Nursing Study Guide & Practice Questions
Hegar's sign - (ANSWER)softening of the lower uterine segment
Uterine Souffle - (ANSWER)soft blowing sound herd over the uterus during auscultation
Mucous Plug - (ANSWER)Mucous that seals the cervical canal
Calorie increase needed for pregnancy - (ANSWER)300 cal/day
McDonalds Sign 4-3 page 50 - (ANSWER)ease in flexing body of uterus against the cervix
Signs of Pregnancy - (ANSWER)1. Presumptive 2.Probable 3.Positive
Hyperemesis Gravidarum - (ANSWER)excessive nausea and vomiting
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Treatment - (ANSWER)Ginger, methylprednisone, and erythromycin.
Labs to be completed during primary visit - (ANSWER)Blood Type and Rh factor, CBC,
Hemoglobin/hematocrit, VDRL or rapid plasma reagin (RPR) Rubella Titer, TB, HEP B, HIV, Urinalysis, PaP
test, Vaginal Test.
Optimal Weight Gain During Pregnancy - (ANSWER)25Lb 35Lb
GBS culture - (ANSWER)Vaginal and rectal swab conducted at 35 to 37 weeks of gestation to protect
mother and infant from infection during labor and birth. High mortality rate for neonates. Page 106 and
45.
Folic Acid - (ANSWER)Water soluble B vitamin essential for the formation of and maturation of both red
and white blood cells in bone marrow. Can reduce the incidences of neural tube defects such as spina
bifida and anencephaly WHEN TAKEN AT CONCEPTION
Preterm Labor Treatments - (ANSWER)Magnesium sulfate: research has shown that it may reduce the
risk damage to the brain (cerebral palsy) for babies born before 32 weeks of gestation.
Tocolytics: temporarily stop your contractions.
What is Preterm Labor - (ANSWER)Labor that occurs after 20 and before 37 weeks of gestation.
What counters magnesium sulfate - (ANSWER)Calcium Gluconate
Risk Factors Preterm Labor - (ANSWER)Exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES), underweight, Chronic illness
such as diabetes or hypertension, dehydration, preecampsia, previous preterm labor, previous
pregnancy loss, under 18 or over 40. see table 8-1 page 192
Nonpharmacological pain interventions - (ANSWER)Relaxation, Skin stimulation, Positioning, Diversion
and Distraction, Breathing,
Dick-Read Method - (ANSWER)education and relaxation techniques to interrupt the cycle
Bradley Method - (ANSWER)Husband coached
Lamaze Method - (ANSWER)exercises and breathing control to give pain relief without drugs
Effleurage - (ANSWER)massage with a circular stroking movement
Different breathing techniques - (ANSWER)FIRST STAGE BREATHING Slow-paced breathing, Modified-
paced breathing, Pattern paced breathing (Constant pattern and stair step pattern) SECOND STAGE
BREATHING delivery
Lightening - (ANSWER)a drop in the level of the uterus during the last weeks of pregnancy as the head of
the fetus engages in the pelvis.
,NUR 166 Exam 1 – Nursing Study Guide & Practice Questions
Interventions for supine hypotension - (ANSWER)Turning to one side or placing a small pillow (or towel)
under one hip
quickening - (ANSWER)baby's first movements felt by mother. between weeks 16 and 20 of pregnancy.
Aortocaval Compression (Vena cava syndrome) - (ANSWER)Supine hypotension
3 phases of pregnancy - (ANSWER)antepartum (before), intrapatum (during), and postpartum (after)
Major Goals of Prenatal Care - (ANSWER)Promote health ( of mother, fetus, baby, and family) Safe birth,
Educate, provide physical care.
When is Amniocentesis administered - (ANSWER)16-20 weeks of gestation when high risk problems are
suspected
Nagels's Rule for EDD - (ANSWER)Count back 3 months and 7 days of last normal menstrual period.
Positive signs of Pregnancy - (ANSWER)1.Audible fetal heartbeat
2. Fetal movement felt by examiner
3. Ultrasound visualization of fetus
How long is 1 trimester - (ANSWER)13 weeks
hCG - (ANSWER)Human chorionic gonadotropin
Goodell's sign - (ANSWER)softening of the cervix and vagina
Chadwicks sign - (ANSWER)purple or blueish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and vulva
, NUR 166 Exam 1 – Nursing Study Guide & Practice Questions
Hegar's sign - (ANSWER)softening of the lower uterine segment
Uterine Souffle - (ANSWER)soft blowing sound herd over the uterus during auscultation
Mucous Plug - (ANSWER)Mucous that seals the cervical canal
Calorie increase needed for pregnancy - (ANSWER)300 cal/day
McDonalds Sign 4-3 page 50 - (ANSWER)ease in flexing body of uterus against the cervix
Signs of Pregnancy - (ANSWER)1. Presumptive 2.Probable 3.Positive
Hyperemesis Gravidarum - (ANSWER)excessive nausea and vomiting
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Treatment - (ANSWER)Ginger, methylprednisone, and erythromycin.
Labs to be completed during primary visit - (ANSWER)Blood Type and Rh factor, CBC,
Hemoglobin/hematocrit, VDRL or rapid plasma reagin (RPR) Rubella Titer, TB, HEP B, HIV, Urinalysis, PaP
test, Vaginal Test.
Optimal Weight Gain During Pregnancy - (ANSWER)25Lb 35Lb
GBS culture - (ANSWER)Vaginal and rectal swab conducted at 35 to 37 weeks of gestation to protect
mother and infant from infection during labor and birth. High mortality rate for neonates. Page 106 and
45.
Folic Acid - (ANSWER)Water soluble B vitamin essential for the formation of and maturation of both red
and white blood cells in bone marrow. Can reduce the incidences of neural tube defects such as spina
bifida and anencephaly WHEN TAKEN AT CONCEPTION
