Maternal Asthma Care Quiz

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What is a common risk for the fetus in high-risk pregnancies?

  • Gestational diabetes and lupus
  • Decreased RBC and platelets
  • Intolerance to labor due to placental perfusion issues (correct)
  • Increased platelets and hypertension

What is a major risk for the mother in high-risk pregnancies?

  • Lupus exacerbation and kidney failure
  • Stroke, seizure, and long-term heart damage (correct)
  • Respiratory infections and anemia
  • Preeclampsia and gestational diabetes

What is a common complication associated with eclampsia?

  • Intrauterine growth restriction
  • Seizure (correct)
  • Preterm labor and birth
  • Pulmonary embolism

What are some risk factors for developing preeclampsia?

<p>Obesity and nulliparity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nurses in high-risk pregnancies?

<p>Assessing and monitoring symptoms and blood pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do fetuses in high-risk pregnancies experience late decelerations in FHR tracings?

<p>Result of lack of placental perfusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended range for systolic blood pressure (SBP) that nurses should monitor in pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies?

<p>160 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is commonly used for the management of recurrent seizures in eclampsia?

<p>Lorazepam (Ativan) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common maternal effect associated with cardiac disorders during pregnancy?

<p>Systemic emboli (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common warning sign of eclampsia related to neurological symptoms?

<p>Visual disturbances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential fetal effect that can result from decreased uterine blood flow in pregnant women with cardiac disorders?

<p>Intrauterine growth restriction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of high-risk pregnancies, what action can improve the effectiveness of CPR for a pregnant woman?

<p>Performing left lateral uterine displacement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major maternal risks associated with high-risk pregnancies and cardiac disorders?

<p>Severe pulmonary edema (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be performed on all pregnant women who sustain major trauma to assess possible fetal blood exposure?

<p>Kleinhauer-Betke test (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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