This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nursing & Healthcare Careers has 30 clues. Answers range from 3 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Clinically defined by hypertension and proteinuria; with or without edema
Caused by liver edema and stretching of the liver capsule EPIGASTRIC
Gestational HTN complicated by tonic-clonic seizures
Accompanied by hyperreflexia; involuntary rhythmic muscle contractions
Over responsive or over-reactive reflexes
Caused by cerebral vasoconstriction
Drug used to prevent eclampsiaMAGNESIUM
Reversing agent for the drug used to treat severe preeclampsia CALCIUM
Calcium channel-blocker antihypertensive; safe for use in pregnancy
Caused by vasoconstriction and cerebral edema; classic sign of preeclampsia VISUAL
A hallmark sign of worsening preeclampsia SEVERE
Another name for respiratory depression
A word to describe low urinary output
Serum magnesium level over 8mg/dl MAGNESIUM
Very low heartrate; symptom of magnesium toxicity
Consequence of severe preeclampsia; sudden uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain
Massive bleeding from IV site, gums, ears, or nose
A sign of decreased neurological function SLURRED
Destruction of erythrocytes; consequence of severe preeclampsia
Tool used to determine neurological status REFLEX
Nursing intervention if symptoms of magnesium toxicity are seen
This distinguishes gestational hypertension from preeclampsia
Serum magnesium level of 4-8 mg/dl THERAPEUTIC
Hemolysis; elevated liver enzymes; low platelets HELLP
The underlying cause of pre-eclampsia
Hypertension in pregnancy effects mother and
nursing care of gestational hypertension includes DAILY
Strict calculation of this is important for monitoring hypertension in pregnancy INTAKE AND
The only cure for preeclampsia
Maternal hypertension that occurs after 20 weeks gestation