Pregnancy Induced Hypertension

Edit Answers
1234567891011121314151617181920
Across
  1. 2. The patient reports severe upper abdominal pain under the right ribs. What symptom could indicate liver involvement in preeclampsia?
  2. 6. The healthcare team explains that this is the only definitive treatment for preeclampsia. What intervention are they referring to?
  3. 9. The patient’s lab work shows elevated AST and ALT levels. What abnormal lab finding does this represent?
  4. 12. The patient reports a severe, persistent pain that does not improve with acetaminophen. What common preeclampsia symptom is this?
  5. 13. The patient with severe preeclampsia suddenly experiences convulsions and loss of consciousness. What serious complication has occurred?
  6. 16. The nurse reviews lab results and notes that this count is decreasing, indicating possible progression to HELLP syndrome. What lab value is this?
  7. 17. During routine testing, the nurse notes protein in the patient’s urine. What abnormal finding is this?
  8. 18. The nurse ensures that this medication is readily available as an antidote for magnesium toxicity. What medication is this?
  9. 19. The nurse auscultates the lungs every two hours to monitor for pulmonary edema. What assessment is this?
  10. 20. The patient reports seeing “spots” and blurred vision. What symptom might indicate worsening preeclampsia?
Down
  1. 1. To evaluate for protein in the urine, what diagnostic test would the nurse collect from the patient?
  2. 3. The patient’s lab results reveal hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and a low platelet count. What severe preeclampsia complication is this?
  3. 4. While the patient is on magnesium sulfate, the nurse checks these frequently to monitor for decreased neuromuscular response. What is being assessed?
  4. 5. The patient’s blood pressure readings are 158/96 mmHg and 162/100 mmHg, four hours apart. What condition is this finding consistent with?
  5. 7. The nurse observes swelling in the patient’s hands and face that was not present earlier in pregnancy. What clinical sign is this?
  6. 8. The physician orders an IV antihypertensive medication to bring the patient’s blood pressure under control. Which medication might be prescribed?
  7. 10. The nurse begins an IV infusion to prevent seizures in a patient with severe preeclampsia. What medication is being administered?
  8. 11. The patient develops high blood pressure and proteinuria after 30 weeks of gestation. What condition is she likely experiencing?
  9. 14. When dorsiflexing the patient’s foot, the nurse observes rhythmic jerking movements. What abnormal reflex response is this called?
  10. 15. To improve placental perfusion and reduce blood pressure, the patient is placed on what type of activity restriction?