Genetics & Conception
This process occurs when sperm penetrates the ovum in the ampulla of the fallopian tube.
What is fertilization?
This hormone maintains the uterine lining and prevents uterine contractions.
What is progesterone?
Nursing care for culturally diverse clients begins with doing this.
What is assessing cultural beliefs and practices?
This noninvasive test measures fetal heart rate response to fetal movement.
What is a nonstress test (NST)?
This hypertensive disorder is characterized by elevated BP and proteinuria after 20 weeks.
What is preeclampsia?
This invasive diagnostic test analyzes fetal cells obtained from amniotic fluid.
What is amniocentesis?
Supine hypotensive syndrome occurs when this structure is compressed by the uterus.
What is the inferior vena cava?
This trimester is often associated with increased body image concerns and anxiety about labor.
What is the third trimester?
A reactive NST includes at least two accelerations within this time frame.
What is 20 minutes?
A risk factor for gestational diabetes includes this.
What is obesity, family history of diabetes, or advanced maternal age?
This reproductive technology involves fertilization outside the body and implantation into the uterus.
What is in vitro fertilization (IVF)?
This hematologic change explains why mild anemia can be normal in pregnancy.
What is hemodilution?
A pregnant adolescent is at higher risk for this complication due to psychosocial stressors.
What is preterm birth or low birth weight?
This ultrasound-based test assesses fetal breathing, movement, tone, amniotic fluid, and NST results.
What is a biophysical profile (BPP)?
Placenta previa is suspected when a patient presents with this symptom.
What is painless bright red vaginal bleeding?
Nursing care after amniocentesis includes monitoring for this complication.
What is infection, bleeding, or preterm labor?
A normal cardiovascular change in pregnancy is an increase in this.
What is blood volume?
A key nursing intervention for anxiety during pregnancy is this approach.
➡️ What is therapeutic communication and patient education?
Nursing care during NST includes positioning the patient this way to improve placental perfusion.
What is left lateral or semi-Fowler’s position?
Nursing priority for placental abruption includes monitoring for this life-threatening complication.
What is hemorrhage and fetal distress?
A risk factor for autosomal recessive disorders includes parents who are this.
What are carriers of the same genetic disorder?
This common respiratory symptom occurs due to diaphragm elevation and increased oxygen demand.
What is shortness of breath (dyspnea)?
This psychosocial disorder involves persistent sadness, loss of interest, and impaired functioning during pregnancy.
What is antenatal depression?
A major risk associated with invasive antepartal testing is this.
What is infection, bleeding, or preterm labor?
A priority nursing action for severe preeclampsia is seizure prevention using this medication.
What is magnesium sulfate?