Nutrition
High-Risk Pregnancy
Patient Teaching
Signs and symptoms of pregnancy
Grab Bag
100

What is the diet for cholelithiasis? 

Low fat diet, lean proteins (chicken), vegetables, and fruits 

100

What is a warning sign of potential danger that should be reported in any trimester? 

Facial swelling

100

What foods should a patient consume if she has nausea and vomiting? 

Crackers, dry toast, cold foods, ginger ale/tea 

100

Amenorrhea is the earliest ___ sign of pregnancy 

Presumptive 

100

This is given to Rh negative mom's at 28 weeks of pregnancy and within 72 hours of delivery 

Rhogam 

Rho (D) Immunoglobulin 

200

What foods are high in folic acid? 

Dark green vegetables, enriched grains, orange juice

200

What is a statement that a victim of intimate partner violence is most likely to say? 

"I don't feel good about myself." 

200

What action should the nurse do to ensure that a nonspeaking English patient understands discharge instructions? 

Utilize a translator from the hospital

200

A positive pregnancy test is a ___ sign of pregnancy

Probable 

200

This drug category shows no risk to the fetus and is typically safe

Category A medications 
300
400 mcg of what should be consumed to prevent neural tube defects? 

Folic acid

300

What is a common finding for a victim of human trafficking? 

History of physical/emotional abuse 

300

The CDC recommends this vaccine to be given between 27-36 weeks of pregnancy 

Tdap

300

Seeing, hearing, and feeling the baby are all ___ sign(s) of pregnancy

Positive 

300

What is the follow-up visit schedule for an expectant mother?

Up to 28 weeks = every 4 weeks

29-36 weeks = every 2 weeks

37 weeks - birth = weekly 

400

What is the appropriate weight gain for a patient with a BMI of 20? 

25-35 pounds

400

The definition of what is when there is no solution is completely satisfactory

Ethical dilemma

400

Patients receiving the rubella vaccine should avoid what after 28 days? 

Pregnancy 

400

Mom's RBC count increases up to 25-33% in pregnancy. This does not match the rise in volume so mom is in a state of hemodilution and H&H volumes are lower. What is this called?

Physiologic anemia of pregnancy 
400

Pica is a condition in which a pregnant woman craves and eats non food items. What should the nurse assess the patient for? 

Iron deficiency anemia 

500

Large consumptions of fish should be avoided because of high amounts of what mineral? 

Mercury 

500

Following what guidelines will protect you from negligence? 

Governing guidelines or AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses) 

500

Yogurt, cheese, and dark green veggies contain high levels of what? 

Calcium 

500

Presence of this hormone is seen in blood and urine tests to confirm pregnancy 

HCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin) 

500

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a very severe form of nausea and vomiting. What is the client at risk developing with this disorder?

Fluid and electrolyte imbalances