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Spontaneous Abortion is indicated by

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bleeding between conception and 20 weeks’ gestation

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About 75% of spontaneous abortions occur between

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8 and 13 weeks

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spontaneous abortions are usually r/t

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chromosomal defects

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Spontaneous Abortion signs

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Bright-red vaginal bleeding

cramping, backache, and pelvic pressure

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Spontaneous Abortion: major complication to watch for

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shock

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Spontaneous Abortion: save all

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peripads/linens

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Spontaneous Abortion: Start an

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IV

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Spontaneous Abortion: client should notify nurse of any tissue larger than a

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dime

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Spontaneous Abortion: client should notify nurse of any discharge that is

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foul smelling

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Spontaneous Abortion: implement grief protocol if fetus loss occurs: Provide a

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memory packet (footprints, bracelet)

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Spontaneous Abortion: implement grief protocol if fetus loss occurs: allow family to

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see the fetus

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Types of Spontaneous Abortion: spotting without cervical changes

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Threatened

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Tx of Threatened Spontaneous Abortion

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bed rest for 24 to 48 hours; no sexual intercourse for 2 weeks

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Gestational Trophoblastic Disease is aka

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Hydatidiform Mole

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Hydatidiform Mole: ____ ___ degenerate into a bunch of clear vesicles in grapelike clusters

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Chorionic villi

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Hydatidiform Mole predisposes the client to

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cancer

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Signs of Hydatidiform

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bleeding in 1st trimester

Uterus larger than expected for GA

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18
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Hydatidiform Mole: Instruct to prevent pregnancy for

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1 year

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Hydatidiform Mole: Instruct to obtain monthly

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serum hCG levels for 1 year

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Hydatidiform Mole: If hCG levels don’t diminish, you could develop

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cancer

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Ectopic Pregnancy sign: possible absence of

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normal early pregnancy symptoms

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Ectopic Pregnancy sign: Pregnancy test is

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positive

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3 Ectopic Pregnancy signs:

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  • Missed period
  • Full feeling in lower abd
  • Lower quadrant tenderness
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Ectopic Pregnancy complication: Acute rupture: signs

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Abd mass
sharp pain
Fainting
Shock
Shoulder pain
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Ectopic Pregnancy: perform gentle

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palpation and percussion

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Ectopic Pregnancy: prepare client for abdominal

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ultrasound

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Ectopic Pregnancy: prepare client for possible

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laparotomy

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Ectopic Pregnancy: type and crossmatch client for

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2 units packed RBCs

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29
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Suspect ectopic pregnancy in any woman

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of childbearing age who comes to the hospital with abd pain

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Abruptio Placentae

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the placenta prematurely detaches from the uterus

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Placenta Previa

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the placenta attaches to the wrong part of the uterus (the lower part)

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Placenta Previa is associated with

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previous uterine scars, surgery, and fibroid tumors

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33
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Abruptio Placentae abd

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rigid

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34
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Placenta Previa uterus feels

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soft

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35
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Abruptio Placentae FHR

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abnormal

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36
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Placenta Previa FHR

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normal

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37
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Abruptio Placentae: First intervention

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bed rest

No vaginal/rectal, abd manipulation

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Placenta Previa: First intervention

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Extended bed rest until the fetal lungs are mature, then delivery
No vaginal/rectal, abd manipulation

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Abruptio Placentae: watch for signs of DIC which are

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bleeding/bruising anywhere

decreased lab values (platelets, PT, fibrino)

40
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Abruptio Placentae: prepare for emergency

41
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Tetracycline and pregnancy

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contraindicated because it darkens the baby’s teeth

42
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Toxoplasmosis is usually r/t

43
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Maybe the biggest factor in having a successful teen pregnancy

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Preterm Labor definition

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labor between 20 and 37 weeks

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Preterm Labor risk factor: Infection, especially

46
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Preterm Labor psychosocial risk factor:

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any kind of stress

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warning signs of preterm labor: Uterine contractions every

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10 minutes or more often

48
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warning signs of preterm labor: more than __ contractions in an hour

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Preterm Labor: Teach need for bed rest with fetus off of the cervix (e.g., no ___ or ____).

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sitting or kneeling

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Preterm Labor: to increase uterine perfusion position side-lying and

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elevation of feet

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Preterm Labor: during labor, teach to empty bladder every

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Preterm Labor: medication that’s used because it decreases uterine activity through relaxation of smooth muscle

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Magnesium sulfate

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Gestational hypertension: There is no

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proteinuria

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Gestational hypertension: BP elevation occurs for the first time after

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midpregnancy

55
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Transient hypertension definition

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It resolves by 12 weeks after birth

56
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Preeclampsia usually occurs after

57
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Preeclampsia involves gestational hypertension plus

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proteinuria

58
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HELLP syndrome

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Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets

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Although not technically classified as a separate hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, HELLP syndrome is a variant of severe

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preeclampsia

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Eclampsia

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Seizures in a woman with preeclampsia

61
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magnesium sulfate antidote

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calcium gluconate

62
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the major side effect of tocolytic drugs

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tachycardia

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tocolytic definition

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drug that suppresses premature labor

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Chronic hypertension

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Hypertension has been observed before pregnancy or is diagnosed before the 20th week of gestation

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Preeclampsia is characterized by a BP greater than

66
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When does Preeclampsia usually develop

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during the last 10 weeks or up to 48 hours post delivery

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Preeclampsia occurs predominantly in

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primigravida and in multigravida if experienced as a primigravida

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preeclampsia patho: Generalized

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vasoconstriction

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preeclampsia patho: involves the loss of

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plasma protein into the interstitial spaces
(fluid is drawn into the extravascular spaces, which
results in hypOvolemia)

70
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preeclampsia: there is decreased perfusion because of the

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hypOvolemia

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preeclampsia risk factor: Poor ____ intake

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preeclampsia assessment: how will they look at first glance

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edema of the face and fingers

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preeclampsia assessment: weight

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gaining more than 2 pounds a week

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HELLP syndrome: Many women are ____ and do not have ____

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normotensive

proteinuria

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Even if HTN is absent, women with HELLP syndrome should be treated prophylactically with

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magnesium sulfate

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The chances that someone with HELLP will get it again in another pregnancy

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Antepartum Preeclampsia care: Home management

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Inform client that absolute bed rest with bathroom privileges is necessary

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Antepartum Preeclampsia care: client should report weight gain of

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more than 2 lbs

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Antepartum Preeclampsia care: at home the client should test herself for

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proteinuria

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Antepartum Preeclampsia care: diet

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high protein and low salt

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Antepartum Preeclampsia care: environment should be

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quiet and dim

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Antepartum Preeclampsia care: Check for _____ under BP cuff

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Intrapartum Preeclampsia care: Keep nurse-to-client ratio at

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Intrapartum Preeclampsia care: activity level/position

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absolute bed rest, side-lying and with

side rails up.

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Intrapartum Preeclampsia care: Check urine for protein every

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Intrapartum Preeclampsia care: Check DTR every

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Intrapartum Preeclampsia care: administer

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magnesium sulfate

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Intrapartum Preeclampsia care: If convulsions or seizures do occur: Do not attempt to

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insert something in the mouth

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The 2 main goals for preeclampsia is

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maintain perfusion to the uterus and prevent seizures

90
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Preeclampsia care: antiHTN drugs are rarely used, but if they are the drug of choice is

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hydralazine

91
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Preeclampsia care: antiHTN drugs are rarely used, but if they are it’s because the diastolic BP was above

92
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Preeclampsia: although delivery is said to be the “cure” the client can still

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seize up to 48 hours after

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