Determines the level of a fetal protein in the pregnant woman's serum or amniotic fluid. Abnormal concentrations are associated with serious fetal anomalies.
What is AFP (Alpha-fetaprotein) screening?
100
Edema of the face and hands
What is a danger sign of pregnancy?
100
Termination of pregnancy without action by the woman or another person.
What is spontaneous abortion?
100
This HTN disorder is defined by a systolic BP >140 or diastolic BP> 90 and is accompanied by proteinuria.
What is preeclampsia?
100
Occurs when the mother is Rh negative and the fetus is Rh positive.
What is Rh incompatability?
200
Procedure that analyzes fetal tissues to reflect chromosomal and genetic makeup of the fetus.
What is Chorionic Villi sampling?
200
Persistant, uncontrollable vomiting that begins before the 20th week of pregnancy.
What is hyperemesis gravidarum?
200
A life-threatening defect in coagulation that may occur with several complications of pregnancy.
What is DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation)?
200
Additional signs and symptoms of preeclampsia. (list two)
What are retinal changes, hyperreflexia (brisk DTRs), altered liver & renal enzymes, H/A, epigastric pain, decreased output?
200
If antibodies to the Rh factor are present in the expectant mother's blood, they cross the placenta and destroy ________.
What are fetal erythrocytes?
300
Verifies fetal well-being/oxygenation by evaluating the fetal heart rate response to stimuli.
What is an NST (Non-stress Test)?
300
Urine lab test that suggests fat stores and protein are being metabolized to meet energy needs.
What are ketones?
300
Immediate delivery is necessary if signs of fetal compromise exist or mother exhibits signs of excessive bleeding, either obvious or concealed.
What is management of placental abruption?
300
Most commonly used drug to prevent seizures.
What is Magnesium Sulfate?
300
The hemolytic process in Rh incompatibility which results in rapid production of immature RBCs, which cannot carry O2.
What is erythroblastosis fetalis?
400
Assesses five parameters of fetal status: NST, breathing movements, body movements, muscle tone and volume of amniotic fluid.
What is BPP (Biophysical Profile)?
400
Nursing interventions for dietary management of hyperemesis gravidarum. (list two)
What are small, frequent meals; white diet; liquids between meals; daily weight; and sitting upright after eating?
400
In this type of placenta previa, the placenta completely convers the internal os.
What is total placenta previa?
400
Manifestations of this HTN disorder includes: Generalized seizures, cessation of breathing, and non-reassuring FHR patterns.
What is eclampsia?
400
True or False: Once Rh antibodies are developed by the mother, they remain in her blood.
What is True?
500
Maternal assessment of fetal movement where the mother counts number of times fetus moves in a prescribed time period.
What are kick counts?
500
Includes sudden, severe pain in one of the lower quadrants, profuse bleeding, and radiating scapula pain.
What are symptoms of a ruptured tube due to ectopic pregnancy?
500
Two main types of placenta abruption.
What are concealed and apparent hemorrhage?
500
HELLP refers to a life-threatening occurrence that complicates about 10% of pregnancies. The acronym stands for ____________
What is hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count?
500
Occurs when the mother is blood type O and the fetus is blood type A, B, or AB.