pregnancy induced hypertension

Question 1

vasospasm occurs during pregnancy in both small and large arteries

Answer 1

gestational hypertension

Question 2

original call for PIC

Answer 2

toxaemia

Question 3

(C) elevated blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg; no proteinuria; no drug necessary

Answer 3

Gestational Hypertension

Question 4

(C) gestational hypertension +seizure; proteinuria of +1 or 2

Answer 4

Mild preeclampsia

Question 5

(c) blood pressure of 160/110 mmHg; proteinuria of 3-4; oliguria and elevated serum creatinine

Answer 5

Severe preeclampsia

Question 6

(c) seizure or coma; 20% maternal mortality

Answer 6

eclampsia

Question 7

Nursing interv of Mild GHyper

Answer 7

Monitor antiplatelet therapy
Promote bed rest and Good nutrition
Provide emotional support

Question 8

nursing intervention for severe Ghyper

Answer 8

bed rest (side rails up)
Monitor BP (q4h)
Monitor FWB
Administer medication
- Hypotensive drugs
- Magnesium sulfate
- antiseizures
-Calcium gluconate

Question 9

Nursing intervention for a woman with eclampsia

Answer 9

tonic-clonic seizure
tonic- preliminary signal, back ache, arm and legs; last for 20 secs
clonic- seizure up to 1 minutes; remain cyanotic

Question 10

period of time immediately following a seizure; brain recovers

Answer 10

post-ictal stage

Question 11

complication of preeclampsia-eclampsia

Answer 11

Hemolysis Elevated Liver enzymes Low Platelets (HELLP)

Question 12

HELLP Syndrome management

Answer 12

ivf if hypoglycemic

Epidural anesthesia