NUR 230 Review Exam 1: Questions & Answers: Updated A+ Score Solution

what are risks with a cerclage? (Ans- premature rupture of membranes preterm labor infection Placenta previa (Ans- Low lying partial or marginal complete Painless bright red vaginal bleeding NEVER preform a vaginal exam on a woman who is bleeding unless you know the location of the placenta abruption placentae (Ans- premature separation of placenta from implantation site after 20 weeks signs: Vaginal bleeding Severe abdominal pain, rigid boardlike abdomen Uterine contractions; hypertonus Port wine stained amniotic fluid mild preeclampsia s/s (Ans- BP 140/90 or greater urine dipstick protein > 1+ severe preeclampsia s/s (Ans- BP 160/110 or greater Urine dipstick protein >3+ Persistent or severe headache Blurred vision: photophobia Epigastric pain Intrauterine growth restriction What is the cure for preeclampsia? (Ans- delivery of infant What is HELLP syndrome (Ans- can occur with severe preeclampsia Lab diagnosis: Hemolysis Elevated Liver enzymes Low Platelets Magnesium sulfate (Ans- CNS depressant, smooth muscle relaxant; used to prevent seizures Has a loading dose and a maintenance dose need to assess: RR (12 or >) LOC DTR's Uterine output Serum mag level (<9 mg/dL)