WorksheetsHypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
Prenatal visit of G4P2 12w gestation client. Blood pressure is 155/92.
What is her classification?
Gestational Hypertension
Preeclampsia
Chronic Hypertension
Eclampsia
What is the term for high blood pressure that develops during pregnancy?
Essential hypertension
Secondary hypertension
Gestational hypertension
Chronic hypertension
How many readings does a client need to have in order to be diagnosed with gestational hypertension?
Just one reading over 140/90
Two readings about an hour apart
One reading in each arm a few minutes apart
Two readings at least 4 to 6 hours apart
32 week gestation client, who is returning for a prenatal visit, has a blood pressure reading of 146/99 and 2+ protein in her urine. What is the nurse concerned about?
Gestational diabetes
Chronic Hypertension
Preeclampsia
Gestational hypertension
A client has 2+ protein in her urine. What diagnostic test would the nurse expect to be ordered to definitively diagnose Preeclampsia?
24 Hour urine test
type and screen
CMP
CBC with differential
Haley is admitted to the Antepartum wing due to uncontrolled blood pressures and severe features of Preeclampsia. Which features would you anticipate to see?
Blood pressure reading 142/96
Complaints of visual disturbances
Complaints of headaches
3+ reflexes
Pain in the RUQ
Haley has been placed on magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis. What assessment would the nurse NOT expect to perform?
Monitor serum magnesium levels
Monitor urinary output
Monitor DTR and clonus every hour
Assess for signs of toxicity - such as respiratory depression
Monitor calcium levels
Since Haley is diagnosed with Preeclampsia she is considered high risk for seizures. What should the nurse anticipate to do prior to admission?
Ensure oxygen and suction are set up and bed rails are padded
Preform a cervical exam
Ask the client if she would like to shower
Obtain an order for an ACE inhibitor
Which medication is administered to promote surfactant production and lung maturity
(a)
Haleys ALT is 78. What will the nurse be concerned about?
Gestational Diabetes
HELLP Syndrome
Drug use
Kidney damage
Finish the sentence:
HELLP Syndrome stands for - Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and -----
(a)
