INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following exercises by marking the lettered response that best answers the exercise, by completing the incomplete statement, or by writing the answer in the space(s) provided.
After you have completed all of these exercises, scroll to the bottom of this page and check your answers. For each exercise answered incorrectly, reread the material referenced with the solution.
1. _________________________ refers to severe nausea and vomiting.
2. A burning sensation in the epigastric and sternal region is known as:
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3. List the types of infections that may cause complications for a pregnant woman.
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4. List the nursing interventions for battered pregnant females.
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5. _____________________________ occurs when the Rh-negative pregnant patient carries an Rh-positive fetus.
6. Identify the types of abortions.
– the process starts of its own accord through natural causes.
– intervention by outside source.
– possible, but can be prevented.
– the process has gone so far that loss of the fetus will occur, cannot be prevented.
– parts of the products of conception has been passed, but part (usually the placenta) is retained in the uterus.
– all products (placenta and fetus) of pregnancy are eliminated.
Special Instructions for Exercises 7 through 14. Match the terms in Column A with the correct definition or statement as listed in Column B. Place the letter of the correct answer in the space provided to the left of Column A.
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7. Abruptio placentae. 8. Prolapsed umbilical cord. 9. Varicosities. 10. Placenta previa. 11. Eclampsia. 12. Preterm labor and birth. 13. Abortion 14. HIV
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COLUMN B
a. Hemorrhage resulting from low implantation of the placenta on the interior uterine wall. b. Lost of the fetus before 20 weeks of gestation. c. A baby born before the end of the 37th gestational week. d. Seen as dark blue or purplish swellings. e. Hemorrhage resulting from detachment of the placenta. f. An obstetric emergency during the birthing process. g. Can be transmitted to the infant through breast milk. h. Classic signs of preeclampsia plus coma or convulsion. |
15. Identify the types of placenta previa and abruptio placentae.
a. Occurs when the separation is high in the uterine segment, causing the fundus of the uterus to rise.
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b. Occurs when the placenta is attached at the opening or border to the cervical os, but not covering it.
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c. Occurs when the fetus head is present in the cervical os which prevents external hemorrhage.
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d. Occurs when the placenta completely covers the internal os.
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e. Occurs when the separation is low and is not complete; vaginal hemorrhage is evident.
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f. Occurs when the placenta partially covers the internal os
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Lesson 01: Self-Test Answers
1. Hyperemesis gravidarum. (para 1-3a)
2. Heartburn. (para 1-4a)
3. Urinary track infections.
Venereal diseases.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (para 1-5a)
4. Assess the emotional needs of the patient and the significant support person.
Promote a trust relationship that will foster self-esteem and a positive pregnancy experience.
Inform the patient and the spouse about counseling. (para 1-10b).
5. Rh incompatibility. (para 1-11a)
6. Spontaneous – the process starts of its own accord through natural causes.
Induced – intervention by outside source.
Threatened – possible, but can be prevented.
Inevitable – the process has gone so far that loss of the fetus will occur,cannot be prevented.
Incomplete – parts of the products of conception have been passed, but part (usually the placenta) is retained in the uterus.
Complete – all products (placenta and fetus) of pregnancy are eliminated. (para 1-14a)
7. e (para 1-14a)
8. f (para 1-16a)
9. d (para 1-6b(7))
10. a (para 1-13a)
11. h para 1-8b and fig 1-1)
12. c (para 1-17a)
13. b (para 1-15a)
14. g para 1-5a(3)(c))
15. a. moderate/high separation
b. low implantation of placenta previa
c. severe/complete separation
d. total placenta previa
e. marginal/low separation
f. partial placenta previa (paras 1-13b and 1-14b