High-Risk Pregnancy Management Quiz
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What is the primary concern in a high-risk pregnancy?

  • Fetal demise
  • Increased maternal age
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Higher morbidity and mortality (correct)

    • What is the term for the death of a fetus or newborn, regardless of when it occurs?

  • Fetal demise
  • High-risk pregnancy
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Perinatal loss (correct)

    • What is the primary manifestation of ectopic pregnancy?

  • Vaginal bleeding and cramping
  • Incompetent cervix and abnormal fetal development
  • Severe hyperemesis and uterine enlargement
  • Missed menses and pelvic pain (correct)

    • What condition is characterized by severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy?

    <p>Hyperemesis gravidarum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect for nurses to understand when providing care for perinatal loss?

    <p>The nurse's personal feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition results in the production of fluid-filled grape-like clusters and vast proliferation of trophoblastic tissues?

    <p>GTD Complete mole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of abortion involves uterine contractions and cervical dilatation?

    <p>Imminent abortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nursing intervention is essential in the management of ectopic pregnancy?

    <p>Monitoring for shock and providing emotional support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the contributing factors to the development of an ectopic pregnancy?

    <p>Previous ectopic and endometriosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common location for an ectopic pregnancy to occur?

    <p>Fallopian tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the management approach for gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) if immediate evacuation is not possible?

    <p>Close monitoring for three months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic manifestation of a complete mole in gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)?

    <p>Bleeding grape-like tissue and severe hyperemesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary assessment measures for cervical insufficiency?

    <p>Assessing pain level and signs of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the manifestations of spontaneous abortion?

    <p>Bleeding and cramping with no cervical dilatation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of spontaneous abortion?

    <p>Abnormal fetal development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    High-Risk Pregnancy

    • The primary concern in a high-risk pregnancy is the well-being of the mother and the fetus.

    Perinatal Loss

    • The term for the death of a fetus or newborn, regardless of when it occurs, is perinatal loss.
    • An important aspect for nurses to understand when providing care for perinatal loss is the emotional and psychological impact on the family.

    Ectopic Pregnancy

    • The primary manifestation of ectopic pregnancy is severe abdominal pain.
    • The management approach for ectopic pregnancy involves surgical intervention, and an essential nursing intervention is swift and accurate diagnosis.
    • Contributing factors to the development of an ectopic pregnancy include previous ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, and assisted reproductive technology.
    • The most common location for an ectopic pregnancy to occur is the fallopian tube.

    Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD)

    • The condition results in the production of fluid-filled grape-like clusters and vast proliferation of trophoblastic tissues.
    • The management approach for GTD if immediate evacuation is not possible involves close monitoring and administration of chemotherapy.
    • The characteristic manifestation of a complete mole in GTD is a uterus that is larger than expected for the gestational age.

    Cervical Insufficiency

    • The primary assessment measures for cervical insufficiency include persistent cervical dilatation, bulging membranes, and a history of previous preterm births.

    Spontaneous Abortion

    • The manifestations of spontaneous abortion include vaginal bleeding, cramping, and passage of tissue.
    • The most common cause of spontaneous abortion is chromosomal abnormalities.

    Hyperemesis Gravidarum

    • The condition is characterized by severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

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