Know the Basics
What is a common early sign of pregnancy?
Missed menstrual period.
Severe headache and blurred vision during pregnancy may indicate this serious condition.
Preeclampsia
What vitamin is especially important for fetal neural-tube development?
Folic acid
A baby born before this number of completed weeks is considered preterm.
37 weeks
Should the nurse provide judgmental or nonjudgmental care to a pregnant teenage
Nonjudgmental care
What hormone is detected by urine and blood pregnancy tests?
hCG
Seizures occurring with preeclampsia are called this.
Eclampsia
What mineral may be prescribed when a pregnant patient develops iron-deficiency anemia?
Iron
A newborn weighing less than 2,500 grams is considered to have this.
Low birth weight
What type of question encourages a patient to explain her feelings in her own words?
Open-ended question
What test uses sound waves to evaluate the fetus during pregnancy?
Ultrasound
Regular contractions occurring before 37 weeks may indicate this complication.
Preterm labor
Name one substance that should be avoided during pregnancy.
Alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, marijuana, or illicit drugs
Premature babies may have difficulty with breathing, feeding, and maintaining this.
Body temperature
A pregnant teen tells the nurse that her boyfriend sometimes hits her. What should the nurse assess first?
Immediate safety
What type of healthcare should begin as early as possible after pregnancy is confirmed?
Prenatal care.
Vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, or leaking fluid should be reported to whom?
Healthcare provider/healthcare team?
A pregnant teenager should stop prescription medications on her own. True or false?
False
What special hospital unit may care for premature or seriously ill newborns?
The NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Which team member can help a pregnant teen find housing, transportation, food assistance, and community resources?
Social worker
Besides physical health, name one important area the nurse should assess in a pregnant teenager.
Mental health, safety, substance use, or social support
A pregnant teen has a BP of 170/112 mm Hg, severe headache, and vision changes. What is the nurse’s priority concern?
Preeclampsia with severe features
Why is good nutrition especially important for a pregnant teenager?
The teen may still be growing while also supporting fetal growth
Name two fetal or newborn complications associated with adolescent pregnancy.
Preterm birth and low birth weight
A teen asks, “Will you tell my parents everything I say?” What is the best nursing response?
“I will explain what can remain private and what I may be legally required to report.”