Exam 30: Medical-Surgical Problems in Pregnancy

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)are the most common medical complications of pregnancy.Is this statement true or false?

When caring for a pregnant woman with cardiac problems,the nurse must be alert for signs and symptoms of cardiac decompensation,which include:

A woman with asthma is experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage.Which drug is not used to treat her bleeding because it may exacerbate her asthma?

A woman was anemic during her pregnancy.She had been taking iron for 3 months before the birth.She gave birth by cesarean 2 days ago and has been having problems with constipation.After assisting her back to bed from the bathroom,the nurse notes that the woman's stools are dark (greenish-black).The nurse:

Since the gene for cystic fibrosis was identified in 1989,data can be collected for the purposes of genetic counseling for couples regarding carrier status.According to statistics,how often does cystic fibrosis occur in Caucasian live births?

While providing care in an obstetric setting,the nurse should understand that postpartum care of the woman with cardiac disease:

The most common neurologic disorder accompanying pregnancy is:

Nurses caring for antepartum women with cardiac conditions should be aware that:

In providing nutritional counseling for a pregnant woman experiencing cholecystitis,the nurse:

Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder that displays as weakness of the connective tissue,joint deformities,ocular dislocation,and weakness of the aortic wall and root.While providing care to a client with Marfan syndrome during labor,the nurse must determine which of the following interventions should be completed first:

With what heart condition is pregnancy not usually contraindicated?

Postoperative care of the pregnant woman who requires abdominal surgery for appendicitis includes which additional assessment?

With regard to anemia,nurses should be aware that:

Prophylaxis of subacute bacterial endocarditis (SBE)is given before and after birth when a pregnant woman has:

In caring for a pregnant woman with sickle cell anemia the nurse is aware that signs and symptoms of sickle cell crisis include:

Congenital anomalies can occur with the use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs),including (choose all that apply):

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)is a chronic multisystem inflammatory disease that affects the skin,joints,kidney,lungs,central nervous system (CNS),liver,and other organs.A lupus flare-up during pregnancy or early postpartum occurs in 15% to 60% of women with this disorder.Maternal risks include (choose all that apply):