Author Question: _____ use/abuse during pregnancy causes vasoconstriction and decreased placental perfusion, ... (Read 58 times)

dbose · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

_____ use/abuse during pregnancy causes vasoconstriction and decreased placental perfusion, resulting in maternal and neonatal complications.

a. Alcohol c. Tobacco
b. Caffeine d. Chocolate

Question 2

During a physical assessment of an at-risk client, the nurse notes generalized edema, crackles at the base of the lungs, and some pulse irregularity. These are most likely signs of:

a. Euglycemia. c. Pneumonia.
b. Rheumatic fever. d. Cardiac decompensation.

angrybirds13579 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Smoking in pregnancy is known to cause a decrease in placental perfusion and has serious health risks, including bleeding complications, low birth weight, prematurity, miscarriage, stillbirth, and sudden infant death syndrome. Prenatal alcohol exposure is the single greatest preventable cause of mental retardation. Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause high blood pressure, miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth, and anemia. Caffeine and chocolate may safely be consumed in small quantities during pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Symptoms of cardiac decompensation may appear abruptly or gradually. Euglycemia is a condition of normal glucose levels. These symptoms indicate cardiac decompensation. Rheumatic fever can cause heart problems, but it does not manifest with these symptoms, which indicate cardiac decompensation. Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs and would not likely generate these symptoms, which indicate cardiac decompensation.