Nursing Care of Pregnant Adolescents with Special Needs

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At what age are pregnant adolescents most likely to have their baby?

  • 20 years
  • 12 years
  • 15 years (correct)
  • 18 years

What is the term for a pregnant adolescent who is capable of making healthcare decisions?

  • Emancipated minor (correct)
  • Minor adult
  • Mature adult
  • Pregnant teenager

Which of the following is a risk factor for complications during pregnancy in adolescents?

  • Conflicting development crisis (correct)
  • Conflict with parents
  • Desire to have a baby
  • Lack of knowledge about pregnancy

What is a common reason why pregnant adolescents may not seek prenatal care?

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What is the term for pregnant women 35 years and older at delivery?

<p>Advanced maternal age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication of pregnancy that pregnant adolescents are at high risk for?

<p>Iron deficiency anemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action to take when a prolapse of the umbilical cord is identified?

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What is the purpose of covering the exposed umbilical cord with sterile wet gauze?

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Which of the following is a cause of breech presentation?

<p>Gestational age less than 40 weeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic management for problems with the passenger?

<p>Amnioinfusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of shoulder dystocia?

<p>Oversized fetus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure used to change the position of the fetal presentation by abdominal manipulation?

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What is a complication of pregnancy that can affect the mother's physical health?

<p>Gestational hypertension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a safety measure that can be modified for a pregnant woman with physical challenges?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a woman who abuses cocaine during pregnancy?

<p>Sense of well-being, excitement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk of substance abuse during the 1st trimester of pregnancy?

<p>Greater risk to fetal development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of marijuana and hashish?

<p>The hemp plant, cannabis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of intravenously taken substances on the placental barrier?

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Flashcards

Age of most pregnant adolescents at birth?

15 years old

What is an 'emancipated minor'?

An adolescent capable of making their own healthcare decisions.

Risk factor for adolescent pregnancy complications?

Conflicting development crisis.

Why might pregnant teens delay prenatal care?

Denial of pregnancy.

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Advanced maternal age Definition?

Pregnant women 35 years and older at delivery.

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Common pregnancy complication in adolescents?

Iron deficiency anemia.

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First action with umbilical cord prolapse?

Palpate the FHT's and give oxygen.

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Why cover an exposed umbilical cord?

To prevent drying.

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Cause of breech presentation?

Gestational age less than 40 weeks.

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Therapeutic management to passenger problems?

Amnioinfusion.

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Primary cause of shoulder dystocia?

Oversized fetus.

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Procedure to change fetal position abdominally?

External cephalic version.

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Pregnancy complication affecting physical health?

Gestational hypertension.

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Which safety measure can be modified for a pregnant woman with physical challenges?

All of the above.

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Characteristic of a woman using cocaine during pregnancy?

Sense of well-being, excitement.

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Main risk of substance abuse in 1st trimester?

Greater risk to fetal development.

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Origin of marijuana and hashish?

The hemp plant, cannabis.

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Effect of IV substances on the placental barrier?

They are most likely to cross the placental barrier.

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