NURS 630 exam 1 questions with correct answers
office visit frequency for low risk pregnancy Correct Answer-up to 28
weeks: f/u every 4 weeks
28-36 weeks: f/u every 2 weeks
36 weeks+: f/u every week
1st trimester findings (breast) Correct Answer-breast pain, enlargement,
and changes in pigmentation
breast pain and enlargement with pigment changes are common findings
in what Correct Answer-1st trimester of pregnancy
why does constipation occur in the 1st trimester Correct Answer-large
amount of circulating progesterone decreases GI motility
how to help breast changes in 1st trimester Correct Answer-wear a
supportive bra and avoid caffeine
how to help constipation in 1st trimester Correct Answer-bulk forming
laxative or colace, regular exercise, elevate feet when defecating, high
fiber foods, increase fluid intake, drink warm fluids
excessive salavation (ptyalism) occurs when Correct Answer-in 1st
trimester of pregnancy
,bad taste in mouth occurs in what trimester Correct Answer-1st
how to help fatigue in first trimester Correct Answer-supplemental iron,
adequate sleep and rest, mild exercise
how much iron should you take in 1st trimester Correct
Answer-30mg/day if not anemia, 120mg/day if anemic for at least 6
weeks
when is nausea and vomiting most common Correct Answer-1st
trimester
treatment for nausea and vomiting in the first trimester Correct Answer-
benadryl. dramamine, compazine, phenergan, reglan, zofran, vit b6
avoid triggers (Certain foods)
avoid tight clothing, acupuncture, small frequent high carb meals,
sipping carbonated drinks, eat crackers when waking up
stay hydrated, sit up after eating, ginger
what happens to the legs in the 1st trimester Correct Answer-
Varicosities of vulva and legs
what to do for Varicosities of vulva and legs Correct Answer-· support
hose and compression stockings, lie flat and raise legs to drain veins,
avoiding crossing legs, elevate the legs as much as possible, kegals, mild
exercise, warm tub baths
, when will hemorrhoids be expected in pregnancy Correct Answer-1st
trimester
hemorrhoid remedies in 1st trimester Correct Answer-· OTC topical
anesthetics (Preparation H, Anusol), avoid constipation, warm or cool
sitz baths with Epsom salts, tucks witch hazel pads, ice packs or cool
compresses, Kegel exercises
urinary frequency and incontinence mostly seen when in pregnancy
Correct Answer-1st trimester
urinary frequency and incontinence remedies Correct Answer-resting
and sleeping in the lateral recumbent position, kegals, adequate water
intake, decrease water intake 2-3 hours before bed
breast pain, hemorrhoids, flatulence, n/v, urinary frequency,
constipation, fatigue, headaches, varicosities are findings for Correct
Answer-1st trimester
what trimester do you see headaches Correct Answer-1st
how to help headaches in 1st trimester Correct Answer-usually tension,
Tylenol, avoid stress, smoking, blinking lights, sleeping late, neck and
shoulder massage, regular balanced diet, stay hydrated