Question 1

The nurse providing care for the antepartum woman should understand that the contraction stress test (CST):

Accepted Answer

A) Sometimes uses vibroacoustic stimulation. 
B) Is an invasive test;however,contractions are stimulated. 
C) Is considered negative if no late decelerations are observed with the contractions. 
D) Is more effective than the nonstress test (NST) if the membranes have already been ruptured. 
A) Sometimes uses vibroacoustic stimulation. 
B) Is an invasive test;however,contractions are stimulated. 
C) Is considered negative if no late decelerations are observed with the contractions. 
D) Is more effective than the nonstress test (NST) if the membranes have already been ruptured.

Question 2

With regard to amniocentesis,nurses should be aware that:

Accepted Answer

A) Because of new imaging techniques,it is now possible in the first trimester. 
B) Despite the use of ultrasonography,complications still occur in the mother or infant in 5% to 10% of cases. 
C) The shake test,or bubble stability test,is a quick means of determining fetal maturity. 
D) The presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid is always cause for concern. 
A) Because of new imaging techniques,it is now possible in the first trimester. 
B) Despite the use of ultrasonography,complications still occur in the mother or infant in 5% to 10% of cases. 
C) The shake test,or bubble stability test,is a quick means of determining fetal maturity. 
D) The presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid is always cause for concern.

Question 3

At 35 weeks of pregnancy a woman experiences preterm labor. Although tocolytics are administered and she is placed on bed rest,she continues to experience regular uterine contractions,and her cervix is beginning to dilate and efface. What would be an important test for fetal well-being at this time?

Accepted Answer

A) Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) 
B) Ultrasound for fetal size 
C) Amniocentesis for fetal lung maturity 
D) Nonstress test 
A) Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) 
B) Ultrasound for fetal size 
C) Amniocentesis for fetal lung maturity 
D) Nonstress test

Exam 9: Assessment for Risk Factors

The nurse providing care for the antepartum woman should understand that the contraction stress test (CST):

With regard to amniocentesis,nurses should be aware that:

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