Question 1

Which event indicates a complication of an external version?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maternal pulse rate of 100 bpm 
B)  Fetal bradycardia persisting 10 minutes after the version 
C)  Fetus returning to the original position 
D)  Increased maternal anxiety after the version 
A)  Maternal pulse rate of 100 bpm 
B)  Fetal bradycardia persisting 10 minutes after the version 
C)  Fetus returning to the original position 
D)  Increased maternal anxiety after the version

Question 2

The priority nursing care associated with an oxytocin (Pitocin)infusion is

Accepted Answer

A)  Measuring urinary output 
B)  Increasing infusion rate every 30 minutes 
C)  Monitoring uterine response 
D)  Evaluating cervical dilation 
A)  Measuring urinary output 
B)  Increasing infusion rate every 30 minutes 
C)  Monitoring uterine response 
D)  Evaluating cervical dilation

Question 3

To provide safe care for the woman,the nurse understands that which condition is a contraindication for an amniotomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dilation less than 3 cm 
B)  Cephalic presentation 
C)  -2 station 
D)  Right occiput posterior position 
A)  Dilation less than 3 cm 
B)  Cephalic presentation 
C)  -2 station 
D)  Right occiput posterior position

Question 4

A popular preinduction cervical ripening agent that is Food and Drug Administration (FDA)approved for the treatment of peptic ulcers is __________.

Accepted Answer

misoprostol
Cytotec
This synthetic prost

Question 5

The nurse is caring for a woman in labor at 39 weeks and 5 days of gestation.Her labor progress has slowed due to poor contractions.After discussion with the provider,a decision has been made that she is a good candidate for ___________ of labor.

Accepted Answer

augmentation
Augmentation of l

Question 6

Which patient status is an acceptable indication for serial oxytocin induction of labor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Past 42 weeks' gestation 
B)  Multiple fetuses 
C)  Polyhydramnios 
D)  History of long labors 
A)  Past 42 weeks' gestation 
B)  Multiple fetuses 
C)  Polyhydramnios 
D)  History of long labors

Question 7

While assisting with a vacuum extraction birth,what should the nurse immediately report to the physician?

Accepted Answer

A)  Persistent fetal bradycardia below 100 bpm 
B)  Maternal pulse rate of 100 bpm 
C)  Maternal blood pressure of 120/70 mm Hg 
D)  Decrease in intensity of uterine contractions 
A)  Persistent fetal bradycardia below 100 bpm 
B)  Maternal pulse rate of 100 bpm 
C)  Maternal blood pressure of 120/70 mm Hg 
D)  Decrease in intensity of uterine contractions

Question 8

An indication for an episiotomy would be a woman who

Accepted Answer

A)  Has a routine vaginal birth 
B)  Has fetal shoulder dystocia 
C)  Is delivering a preterm infant 
D)  Has a history of rapid deliveries 
A)  Has a routine vaginal birth 
B)  Has fetal shoulder dystocia 
C)  Is delivering a preterm infant 
D)  Has a history of rapid deliveries

Exam 19: Nursing Care during Obstetric Procedures

Which event indicates a complication of an external version?

The priority nursing care associated with an oxytocin (Pitocin)infusion is

To provide safe care for the woman,the nurse understands that which condition is a contraindication for an amniotomy?

A popular preinduction cervical ripening agent that is Food and Drug Administration (FDA)approved for the treatment of peptic ulcers is __________.

The nurse is caring for a woman in labor at 39 weeks and 5 days of gestation.Her labor progress has slowed due to poor contractions.After discussion with the provider,a decision has been made that she is a good candidate for ___________ of labor.

Which patient status is an acceptable indication for serial oxytocin induction of labor?

While assisting with a vacuum extraction birth,what should the nurse immediately report to the physician?

An indication for an episiotomy would be a woman who

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