Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy Predisposing Factors Quiz
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What is the recommended action to take if uterine contractions recur to prevent preterm labor?

  • Increase physical activities
  • Avoid resting
  • Decrease hydration
  • Empty your bladder (correct)

    • Which of the following factors predispose a pregnant woman to preterm labor?

  • Regular prenatal care
  • Smoking and drug use (correct)
  • Long interval between pregnancies
  • Maintaining high hydration levels

    • What is a common symptom of preterm labor during pregnancy?

  • Reduced uterine contractions
  • Feeling of pelvic pressure (correct)
  • Decreased vaginal discharge
  • Muscle relaxation

    • Which age group is at higher risk of preterm labor?

    <p>Above 40 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Betamethasone on glucose regulation for both the parent and the fetus?

    <p>It interferes with glucose regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy?

    <p>Being primiparous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a patient develops gestational hypertension before full term but does not progress to preeclampsia?

    <p>Immediate delivery at 37 weeks of gestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which underlying disease is NOT listed as a predisposing factor for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy?

    <p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the criteria for diagnosing Preeclampsia without severe features?

    <p>Urine dip positive, protein 300mg in 24-hour collection, BP 140/90 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms associated with Preeclampsia with severe features?

    <p>Low platelet count, elevated liver enzymes, pulmonary edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of administering MgSO4 in pregnancy?

    <p>To prevent seizures in women with severe preeclampsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nursing intervention is recommended for a pregnant woman with Preeclampsia without severe features?

    <p>Monitor antiplatelet therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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