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What are some specific signs and symptoms of heart disease that should be assessed in pregnant patients?
What are some specific signs and symptoms of heart disease that should be assessed in pregnant patients?
- Back pain, stomach ache, sore throat
- Shortness of breath, fainting with exertion, chest pain with exertion (correct)
- Coughing out blood spilled mucus, heartburn, headache
- Swelling in the legs only
Why is it important to classify pregnant patients according to their limitations and ability to withstand activities?
Why is it important to classify pregnant patients according to their limitations and ability to withstand activities?
- To understand their ability to endure physical activity and check for any heart disease limitations (correct)
- To predict the baby's gender
- To assess their risk of developing diabetes
- To determine the color of the baby's eyes
What is the significance of assessing vital signs like blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate in pregnant patients with heart disease?
What is the significance of assessing vital signs like blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate in pregnant patients with heart disease?
- To assess the risk of developing allergies
- To evaluate changes in heart workload due to different activities (correct)
- To monitor risk of skin infections
- To check for hair loss
Why are oral contraceptives not considered safe for cardiac patients?
Why are oral contraceptives not considered safe for cardiac patients?
Why should pregnant patients discuss safe modes of contraceptives with their doctors?
Why should pregnant patients discuss safe modes of contraceptives with their doctors?
Why is it important to assess for signs like syncope with exertion and chest pain in pregnant patients?
Why is it important to assess for signs like syncope with exertion and chest pain in pregnant patients?
What position should a pregnant patient be placed in to help increase venous return?
What position should a pregnant patient be placed in to help increase venous return?
Why is prophylactic antibiotic prescribed for pregnant patients with heart issues?
Why is prophylactic antibiotic prescribed for pregnant patients with heart issues?
Why should birth control pills be avoided by cardiac patients?
Why should birth control pills be avoided by cardiac patients?
What intervention should be used cautiously in pregnant patients due to its potential to increase blood pressure?
What intervention should be used cautiously in pregnant patients due to its potential to increase blood pressure?
Which medication should be continued in pregnant patients unless circulation has been stabilized?
Which medication should be continued in pregnant patients unless circulation has been stabilized?
What is an appropriate measure to encourage in pregnant patients for pelvic floor strengthening?
What is an appropriate measure to encourage in pregnant patients for pelvic floor strengthening?
What is the normal capillary refill time that should be assessed in a nail bed?
What is the normal capillary refill time that should be assessed in a nail bed?
What is a problem sign of right-sided heart failure that can be checked by assessing for neck distention?
What is a problem sign of right-sided heart failure that can be checked by assessing for neck distention?
What technique uses sound waves and has no exposure to radiation for checking the heart of a pregnant woman?
What technique uses sound waves and has no exposure to radiation for checking the heart of a pregnant woman?
Which fetal condition is necessary to detect to establish the outcome of pregnancy?
Which fetal condition is necessary to detect to establish the outcome of pregnancy?
What position is recommended during labor to improve cardiac activity and decrease the risk of supine hypotension?
What position is recommended during labor to improve cardiac activity and decrease the risk of supine hypotension?
How much blood gets shifted from the uterus and placenta into the central circulation during intrapartum management?
How much blood gets shifted from the uterus and placenta into the central circulation during intrapartum management?
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