Author Question: Which factor places the pregnant woman at risk for thromboembolic disease? a. Vena cava ... (Read 81 times)

RRMR · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which factor places the pregnant woman at risk for thromboembolic disease?

a. Vena cava compression
b. Decreased blood volume
c. Increased fibrinolysis
d. Decreased coagulability

Question 2

What is the difference between preeclampsia and eclampsia?

a. Preeclampsia poses a greater threat to the fetus than eclampsia.
b. Hypertension is more severe with preeclampsia than with eclampsia.
c. The central nervous system is involved with eclampsia but not with preeclampsia.
d. The patient with preeclampsia has seizures more often than the patient with eclampsia.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Factors that increase the risk of thromboembolic disease during pregnancy are vena cava compression, increased coagulability, and decreased fibrinolysis. Compression of the vena cava by the gravid uterus impedes venous return.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Both preeclampsia and eclampsia are characterized by hypertension, but only eclampsia involves the central nervous system. Therefore, seizures are more likely with eclampsia.