Prenatal 2

Question 1

What are some interventions for leg camps

Answer 1

Advise to elevate legs
Dorsiflexion foot or leg with assistance
Avoid foods in high phosphorus
May need: supplemental calcium, magnesium or sodium chloride

Question 2

What are some tips for reducing pregnancy fatigue

Answer 2

Go to bed earlier use pillows to help position self in bed
Wake up a bit later
Put feet up when ever possible
Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water
Relaxation/Exercise daily
Eat fresh fruits
Take Prenatal Vitamins Daily

Question 3

What are some nursing assessments and discussion for psychosocial health

Answer 3

Assess the woman’s mood, anxiety and emotional state
Assess the woman’s support system and coping mechanisms
Discuss expectations about pregnancy
Make appropriate referrals to her health professionals

Question 4

What are some jobs that increase risk of teratogen exposure

Answer 4

Hairdressers
Painters
Nurses
Laundry and dry cleaning workers
Lab technitions
Radiation techitions
Construction workers
Truck drivers

Question 5

What are some precautions for viral infections

Answer 5

AVOID EXPOSURE
WASH HANDS
Report fevers, rash and illness
Jobs that place women at risk

Question 6

What does ZIKA virus cause

Answer 6

hydrocephaly

Question 7

What is a risk food for murcury

Answer 7

fish

Question 8

What are some okay OTC drugs for normal pregs

Answer 8

colace
iron
tums

Question 9

What is something relating to temperature safety we recommend

Answer 9

avoid hot tubs

Question 10

What is a nursing intervention consideration for fall pats

Answer 10

position on side of vena cava

monitor for at least 4 hours

Question 11

What is a seatbe;lt recommenddatoin

Answer 11

put bottom strap under belly

Question 12

What are the excercise recs for pregs

Answer 12

moderate 3-4 times per wk

dont exceed target HR

Question 13

What are the interventions for sexuality

Answer 13

Discuss fears
Encourage communication
Advise if contraindicated
Review sexual positions to increase comfort
Discuss alternative form of sexual expression

Question 14

What are the danger signs likely indicating complications

Answer 14

Fever or chills
Painful urination
Persistent vomiting
Edema of legs & face
Continuous pounding headache
Visual disturbances (blurred vision, spots)
Hypertension
Abdominal pain
Vaginal bleeding
Leak clear fluid from vagina
Absence (or change in) fetal movements