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What is the primary reason for transporting pregnant patients?
What is the primary reason for transporting pregnant patients?
- To prevent bleeding and infection
- To prevent ecclampsia
- To prevent spontaneous abortion
- To prevent supine hypotensive syndrome and aspiration (correct)
What is the classification of severe hypertension in pregnancy?
What is the classification of severe hypertension in pregnancy?
- Systolic > 120mmHg, diastolic > 80mmHg
- Systolic > 140mmHg, diastolic > 100mmHg
- Systolic > 180mmHg, diastolic > 110mmHg
- Systolic > 160mmHg, diastolic > 90mmHg (correct)
What is the primary difference between preeclampsia and ecclampsia?
What is the primary difference between preeclampsia and ecclampsia?
- Presence of seizures (correct)
- Presence of diabetes
- Severity of hypertension
- Timing of onset
What is the effect of abuse on the pregnant woman?
What is the effect of abuse on the pregnant woman?
What is the diagnosis of gestational diabetes?
What is the diagnosis of gestational diabetes?
What is the treatment of gestational diabetes?
What is the treatment of gestational diabetes?
What is a symptom of preeclampsia?
What is a symptom of preeclampsia?
What is a complication of hypertension in pregnancy?
What is a complication of hypertension in pregnancy?
What is the benefit of transporting pregnant patients?
What is the benefit of transporting pregnant patients?
What is a risk factor for gestational diabetes?
What is a risk factor for gestational diabetes?
What is a symptom of abuse in pregnant women?
What is a symptom of abuse in pregnant women?
What is a benefit of preventing supine hypotensive syndrome?
What is a benefit of preventing supine hypotensive syndrome?
Which symptom is unique to ecclampsia compared to preeclampsia?
Which symptom is unique to ecclampsia compared to preeclampsia?
What is a potential consequence of untreated hypertension in pregnant women?
What is a potential consequence of untreated hypertension in pregnant women?
Why is it essential to prevent supine hypotensive syndrome in pregnant patients?
Why is it essential to prevent supine hypotensive syndrome in pregnant patients?
What is a common consequence of abuse during pregnancy?
What is a common consequence of abuse during pregnancy?
What is a systemic effect of hypertension in pregnancy?
What is a systemic effect of hypertension in pregnancy?
During which period of pregnancy does gestational diabetes typically develop?
During which period of pregnancy does gestational diabetes typically develop?
What is a common effect of hypertension on the body during pregnancy?
What is a common effect of hypertension on the body during pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for classifying hypertension as severe during pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for classifying hypertension as severe during pregnancy?
What is a potential consequence of gestational diabetes on the fetus?
What is a potential consequence of gestational diabetes on the fetus?
What is a benefit of preventing supine hypotensive syndrome in pregnant patients?
What is a benefit of preventing supine hypotensive syndrome in pregnant patients?
What is a consequence of abuse during pregnancy on the fetus?
What is a consequence of abuse during pregnancy on the fetus?
What is a symptom of preeclampsia?
What is a symptom of preeclampsia?
