Question 1

Nurses should know some basic definitions concerning preterm birth,preterm labor,and low birth weight.For instance:

Accepted Answer

A) The terms preterm birth and low birth weight can be used interchangeably 
B) Preterm labor is defined as cervical changes and uterine contractions occurring between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy 
C) Low birth weight is anything below 3.7 lb 
D) In the United States early in this century,preterm birth accounted for 18% to 20% of all births 
A) The terms preterm birth and low birth weight can be used interchangeably 
B) Preterm labor is defined as cervical changes and uterine contractions occurring between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy 
C) Low birth weight is anything below 3.7 lb 
D) In the United States early in this century,preterm birth accounted for 18% to 20% of all births

Question 2

Complications and risks associated with cesarean births include (choose all that apply):

Accepted Answer

A) Pulmonary edema 
B) Wound dehiscence 
C) Hemorrhage 
D) Urinary tract infections 
E) Fetal injuries 
A) Pulmonary edema 
B) Wound dehiscence 
C) Hemorrhage 
D) Urinary tract infections 
E) Fetal injuries

Question 3

A primigravida at 40 weeks of gestation is having uterine contractions every 1 1/2 to 2 minutes and says that they are very painful.Her cervix is dilated 2 cm and has not changed in 3 hours.The woman is crying and wants an epidural.What is the likely status of this woman's labor?

Accepted Answer

A) She is exhibiting hypotonic uterine dysfunction. 
B) She is experiencing a normal latent stage. 
C) She is exhibiting hypertonic uterine dysfunction. 
D) She is experiencing pelvic dystocia. 
A) She is exhibiting hypotonic uterine dysfunction. 
B) She is experiencing a normal latent stage. 
C) She is exhibiting hypertonic uterine dysfunction. 
D) She is experiencing pelvic dystocia.

Question 4

A pregnant woman at 29 weeks of gestation has been diagnosed with preterm labor.Her labor is being controlled with tocolytic medications.She asks when she might be able to go home.What response by the nurse is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) "After the baby is born." 
B) "When we can stabilize your preterm labor and arrange home health visits." 
C) "Whenever the doctor says that it is okay." 
D) "It depends on what kind of insurance coverage you have." 
A) "After the baby is born." 
B) "When we can stabilize your preterm labor and arrange home health visits." 
C) "Whenever the doctor says that it is okay." 
D) "It depends on what kind of insurance coverage you have."

Exam 33: Labor and Birth Complications

Nurses should know some basic definitions concerning preterm birth,preterm labor,and low birth weight.For instance:

Complications and risks associated with cesarean births include (choose all that apply):

A primigravida at 40 weeks of gestation is having uterine contractions every 1 1/2 to 2 minutes and says that they are very painful.Her cervix is dilated 2 cm and has not changed in 3 hours.The woman is crying and wants an epidural.What is the likely status of this woman's labor?

A pregnant woman at 29 weeks of gestation has been diagnosed with preterm labor.Her labor is being controlled with tocolytic medications.She asks when she might be able to go home.What response by the nurse is most accurate?

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