Impact of Gravid Uterus on Venous Return Quiz
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What happens to the mother's blood volume and cardiac output during pregnancy?

  • They remain the same as before pregnancy.
  • They increase to approximately 50 percent more than before pregnancy. (correct)
  • They peak in the first trimester and decrease afterward.
  • They decrease gradually throughout pregnancy.

    • At what stage does the mother's blood volume peak during pregnancy?

  • After delivery
  • Second trimester (correct)
  • First trimester
  • Third trimester

    • When are particular periods of high risk for cardiac decompensation during pregnancy?

  • Every trimester
  • After delivery
  • During the first trimester
  • At the end of the second semester at 28-32 weeks (correct)

    • What symptoms may the normal hemodynamic changes of pregnancy produce?

    <p>Fatigue, dyspnea, and light-headedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to blood circulation in the immediate postpartum period?

    <p>Blood returns to the maternal circulation, increasing maternal blood volume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does receiving epidural or spinal anesthesia during delivery have on blood pressure?

    <p>Decreases blood pressure due to blood vessel dilation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does excessive blood loss with delivery have on the heart?

    <p>Causes the heart to work doubly hard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what position can the gravid uterus dramatically affect venous return to the heart?

    <p>Supine position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conditions can lead to left-sided heart failure?

    <p>Mitral stenosis and mitral insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common sign/symptom of left-sided heart failure?

    <p>Pulmonary edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the left side of the heart respond in left-sided heart failure?

    <p>Becomes dilated and distended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when fluid passes into the alveoli in pulmonary edema?

    <p>Alveolar collapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the productive cough with blood-speckled sputum in this condition?

    <p>Rupture of pulmonary capillaries under pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom indicates severe pulmonary edema in this condition?

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

    Why can thrombus formation occur as a secondary problem in Mitral Stenosis?

    <p>Blood circulation difficulty due to the condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary management strategy recommended for Coarctation of the Aorta to decrease strain on the aorta?

    <p>Antihypertensive drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does sudden awakening at night with shortness of breath occur in this condition?

    <p>Increased interstitial fluid returning to circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of myocardial failure in a woman with peripartal cardiomyopathy?

    <p>Shortness of breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is considered the drug of choice for early pregnancy to prevent thrombus formation in this condition?

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

    What is the advised therapy for a woman with peripartal cardiomyopathy to maintain heart function?

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

    Why is oral contraception contraindicated in women with peripartal cardiomyopathy?

    <p>Due to the risk of thromboembolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can an uncorrected anomaly of extreme liver enlargement lead to in pregnant women?

    <p>Ascites or peripheral edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation NCM 109 refer to in the text?

    <p>Nursing Care Management 109</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of peripartal cardiomyopathy according to the text?

    <p>Unknown, stress of pregnancy on the circulatory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In peripartal cardiomyopathy, why is a woman advised not to attempt any further pregnancies?

    <p>Because it tends to recur or worsen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what could MTRYDHFIDIAO EMOL possibly stand for?

    <p>Medical Device for Home Delivery and Infusion of Oils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely meaning of AORBTNIO based on the context?

    <p>Acute Onset Respiratory Tract Infection Observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the text, what is the likely description of CADTIOSY?

    <p>Critical Assessment of Diagnostic Tests in Obstetrics and Gynecology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OPRM possibly refer to according to the information provided?

    <p>Oral Pain Relief Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could LAEFT TPSOAILIMNO likely stand for in the given context?

    <p>Lung Assessment for Early Treatment: Strategies to Prevent Severe Outcomes after Inhaled Medication Noncompliance in Obstetrics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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