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WorksheetsPregnancy Complications Quiz
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of the following is an example of a "cue" that might indicate a patient is developing Pre-Eclampsia?
High blood pressure
Low blood sugar
Increased appetite
Decreased heart rate
Which of the following is assessed under the Central Nervous System (CNS) in a client wiht pre-eclampsia?
Proteinuria
Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTR)
Epigastric pain
FHR
What is the purpose of dipstick testing of urine in diagnostic testing in a client wiht preeclampsia?
To measure blood creatinine levels
To test for proteinuria
To assess clotting factors
To analyze liver enzymes
Which of the following is NOT part of laboratory testing?
Blood creatinine, BUN, uric acid
Clotting studies
Nonstress test
Chemistry profile
What is the purpose of a 24-hour urine collection in diagnostic testing?
To measure liver enzyme levels
To assess protein and creatinine clearance
To perform clotting studies
To analyze CBC
What does the "H" in HELLP Syndrome stand for?
Hemorrhage
Hemolysis
Hypertension
Hyperplasia
In HELLP Syndrome, what does the first "L" stand for?
Low
Liver Enzymes
Leukocytes
Lipids
What does the "P" in HELLP Syndrome indicate?
Platelets
Plasma
Proteins
Pressure
Which of the following is an antihypertensive medication?
Magnesium sulfate
Methyldopa
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Which of the following medications is NOT listed as an antihypertensive in the provided material?
Nifedipine
Hydralazine
Magnesium sulfate
Labetalol
What position should a preeclampsia patient remain in to reduce the risk of complications as per the patient education guidelines?
Sitting upright in a chair
Lying flat on the back
Side-lying position on bed rest
Standing and leaning forward
What should be done to ensure safety during a seizure according to the patient education guidelines?
Provide water to the patient
Maintain a patent airway
Restrain the patient
Administer sedatives immediately
What is the alternative term for a Hydatidiform Mole?
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Ectopic pregnancy
Placental previa
Hyperemesis gravidarum
What is the appearance of the trophoblastic villi in the placenta during proliferation and degeneration?
Swollen and fluid-filled, resembling grape-like clusters
Flattened and dry, resembling leaf-like structures
Enlarged and solid, resembling stone-like formations
Shrunken and hollow, resembling tube-like structures
What condition is associated with the failure of the embryo to develop beyond a primitive state and the presence of trophoblastic structures?
Choriocarcinoma
Endometriosis
Placenta previa
Ectopic pregnancy
What characteristic of choriocarcinoma makes it particularly dangerous?
It is rapidly metastasizing
It causes immediate organ failure
It leads to severe dehydration
It is resistant to all forms of treatment
What is one of the responsibilities of a nurse in monitoring a pregnant patient?
Monitor for preeclampsia
Diagnose genetic disorders
Perform ultrasounds
Conduct laboratory tests independently
Why is client education and emotional support important in nursing care?
It helps patients understand their condition and feel supported emotionally.
It replaces the need for medical treatment.
It ensures the patient does not need follow-up care.
It is only necessary for patients with chronic illnesses.
Which of the following is a classic clinical sign of placental abruption?
Persistent nausea and vomiting
Sudden onset of abdominal pain with vaginal bleeding
Painless vaginal bleeding
High fever and chills
Which of the following best describes placenta previa?
Placenta forms outside the uterus
Placenta partially or completely covers the cervical os
Placenta detaches prematurely from the uterine wall
Placenta invades the myometrium deeply
What is the most common clinical symptom of placenta previa?
Painful vaginal bleeding
Painless vaginal bleeding
High fever
Severe abdominal cramps
Which of the following is the most immediate risk to the fetus in the event of a prolapsed umbilical cord?
Fetal hypoxia due to cord compression
Maternal hypertension
Placental abruption
Preterm labor
What is the recommended initial nursing intervention when a prolapsed umbilical cord is detected during labor?
Encourage ambulation
Place the mother in knee-chest or Trendelenburg position
Start magnesium sulfate infusion
Administer oxytocin
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial maneuver to relieve shoulder dystocia during delivery?
Fundal pressure
McRoberts maneuver
Vacuum extraction
Episiotomy
What is the primary goal of administering magnesium sulfate to a patient with preeclampsia?
To reduce proteinuria
To prevent seizures
To lower blood pressure
To treat infection
Which laboratory finding is most indicative of worsening preeclampsia?
Decreased platelet count
Increased white blood cell count
Elevated hemoglobin
Low blood glucose
What is the primary reason vaginal examinations are avoided in patients with placenta previa?
They may trigger severe bleeding
They increase the risk of infection
They are unnecessary for diagnosis
They cause discomfort
What is the primary purpose of applying suprapubic pressure during shoulder dystocia?
To deliver the placenta
To push the fetal shoulder downward and dislodge it from behind the pubic symphysis
To increase uterine contractions
To rotate the fetal head
