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The nurse is assessing a "kick count" for a patient with gestational hypertension. What result should be a cause for concern?
- A. Less than three kicks per hour
- B. Less than five kicks per hour
- C. Less than seven kicks per hour
- D. Less than nine kicks per hour
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A kick count of fewer than three per hour is considered serious and a cause for concern.
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A patient is admitted to the hospital with signs of an ectopic pregnancy. What should the plan of care include for the patient?
- A. Long-term bed rest
- B. Episodes of extreme hypertension
- C. Surgery to remove the embryo/fetus
- D. Treatment for dehydration
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An ectopic implantation occurs somewhere outside the uterus and either resolves itself in a spontaneous abortion or requires surgical intervention.
The nurse explains that severe ___ needs to be controlled because it can develop into another syndrome called HELLP (Hypertension Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelets).
Correct Answer: preeclampsia
Rationale: Progressive preeclampsia can develop into HELLP syndrome.
When discussing toxoplasmosis infection during pregnancy what should the nurse caution the patient to avoid?
- A. Contacting with an infected person
- B. Emptying cat litter boxes bare-handed
- C. Having unprotected sex
- D. Eating excessive amounts of shellfish
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pregnant woman should wear gloves whenever having contact with cat feces as this is a possible source of toxoplasmosis infection.
A patient with hyperemesis gravidarum asks the nurse what would have happened if she had not come to the hospital. What result is the best response by the nurse?
- A. A large for gestational age infant
- B. Anorexia nervosa
- C. Preterm delivery
- D. Maternal or fetal death
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: If untreated, hyperemesis gravidarum can result in maternal or fetal death.
A pregnant patient who has type 2 diabetes (NIDDM) may require insulin. Why is the insulin necessary?
- A. The growing baby will require more glucose.
- B. Oral hypoglycemic agents may be teratogenic.
- C. Increased hormone levels raise blood glucose.
- D. Oral hypoglycemics do not reach the fetus.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral hypoglycemics are discontinued because of teratogenic effects.