Question 1

The nurse is performing the first Leopold maneuver on a client of 34 weeks gestation and notes the presence of fetal bottom and legs.The nurse knows that this maneuver would indicate which for this client?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fetus' head is in the pelvis but positioned in a posterior fashion.
B)  The fetus is in a breech position and a caesarean section may be required at birth.
C)  The fetus' size does not match its gestational age.
D)  The fetus is in position for immediate delivery and the healthcare provider should be notified immediately. B

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a pregnant client who is at 29 weeks gestation.The nurse notes that the client's blood pressure is 160/90 and documents that the clonus was noted after assessing the patellar reflex.Which assessment findings led the nurse to document this finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  There was no response when the area directly above the knee was struck with the percussion hammer.
B)  The nurse noted an extension of the leg when the percussion hammer touched the area above the knee.
C)  The client complained of pain when the foot was dorsiflexed.
D)  The client's foot tapped against the nurse's hand when it was dorsiflexed. D

Question 3

The nurse is caring for a client at 33 weeks gestation who is being monitored for possible preeclampsia.The nurse prepares to check the client's patellar deep tendon reflex and places the client in which position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the client to lay on her left side with the right leg slightly bent and the nurse supporting the client's knee.
B)  Request the client lie on her back with the knees bent and the nurse supports on the legs.
C)  Sit the client up in bed with the knees bent and the feet resting on the bed.
D)  Assist the client to a chair next to the bed and ask the client to cross her legs. B

Question 4

The nurse is admitting a client to the labor and delivery unit and is preparing to apply the tocodynamometer (toco).Which must the nurse do first to properly apply this equipment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply ultrasound gel to the client's abdomen before applying the toco.
B)  Determine the fetal position.
C)  Locate the uterine fundus.
D)  Ensure that the client's membranes have ruptured.

Question 5

The nurse is admitting a client to the labor and delivery unit who states she is at 39 weeks and began having steady contractions approximately 6 hours ago.Which assessment findings discovered during the nurse's vaginal examination would indicate that this client will deliver within the next few hours? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  The client's cervix is dilated 7 centimeters.
B)  The client's cervix is effaced 20%.
C)  The presenting part of the fetus is at -4 station.
D)  The client's membranes appear to have ruptured.
E)  There is the presence of a bloody show on the nurse's gloved hand.

Question 6

The nurse is assessing a client who is 36 weeks pregnant.Her current pulse is 101 bpm,which represents an increase of 10 bpm since her first assessment at 9 weeks of gestation.Which is the nurse's best action related to this assessment finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Document the finding,because it is considered within normal limits.
B)  Retake the pulse in 15 minutes and ask the client to lie quietly during this time.
C)  Teach the client to take her pulse and to record it twice a day.
D)  Report the assessment finding to the healthcare provider (HCP) immediately.

Question 7

The nurse is assisting the health care provider with the first prenatal exam of a client.Prior to the vaginal speculum examination,which information should the nurse give the client to improve the client's comfort during the examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Right when the speculum is being inserted in your vagina,you should hold your breath."
B)  "As the speculum is being inserted,clench your fists as tightly as possible."
C)  "It will help if you begin to do isometric exercises with your hands so you won't think about the speculum being inserted in your vagina."
D)  "You need to bear down as the speculum is being inserted because it will help you relax."

Question 8

The nurse is discussing anticipated weight gain with a client who has a BMI of 32.Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I know that because I am overweight that my baby already has access to sufficient nutrients and I should attempt to keep my weight stable through the pregnancy."
B)  "No matter what you weigh when you are pregnant,you should attempt to gain 25 to 30 lb so that my baby will be born healthy."
C)  "I will need to watch what I eat and make sure that I am eating a nutritious diet and I will try and limit by weight gain to less than 20 lb."
D)  "I will limit what I eat while I am pregnant so I can begin to lose weight and to ensure that my baby is not born fat."

Question 9

The nurse is caring for a client receiving oxytocin for induction of labor and notes that the client's contraction pattern shows a duration of 100 seconds and a frequency of 90 seconds.Which is the nurse's next action at this time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Document the contraction pattern.
B)  Inform the healthcare provider that a birth is imminent.
C)  Stop the oxytocin.
D)  Increase the oxytocin because the contractions are not adequate.

Question 10

The nurse is using a Doppler for obtaining the fetal heart tone of a client who is at 28 weeks gestation and obtains a rate of 98 bpm.Which is the nurse's next action for this client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take the client's pulse while monitoring the fetal heart rate.
B)  Massage the client's abdomen and retake the fetal heart tone.
C)  Distract the client and retake the fetal heart tone.
D)  Request the healthcare provider (HCP) assess the client for possible fetal compromise.

Question 11

The nurse is caring for a client who had a cesarean section 4 hours ago.The client refuses to let the nurse complete the fundal assessment.Which statement is the best response to this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I will just gently lay my hand on your abdomen.I won't go near your incision."
B)  "I will give you your pain medicine and then will come back in 30 minutes to complete the assessment."
C)  "This will only take me a minute.Try and hold your breath while I do this."
D)  "When do you think you will be ready? You could die if I don't check this."

Question 12

The nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and has just had an amniotomy.The nurse notes that the fetal heart rate has decreased from 140 bpm immediately prior to the amniotomy to 95 bpm.Upon vaginal examination,the nurse feels a portion of the umbilical cord in the vagina.Which is the nurse's next action in caring for this client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carefully push the umbilical cord back into the vagina with a sterile gauze.
B)  Immediately place the client in reverse Trendelenburg and prepare to move the client to the operating room for a caesarean section.
C)  Assist the client to the knee-chest position and notify the healthcare provider.
D)  Place oxygen on the client at 2 L/min per nasal cannula and turn the client to the left side.

Question 13

The nurse receives a call from a primapara who is at 37 weeks gestation.The client states,"I just wanted to let you know that we are on our way to the hospital.All of a sudden,my belly dropped so I know that I will be delivering the baby very soon." Which is the nurse's best response to this client?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Just stay home because there is no way to tell when your labor will start."
B)  "If you would like to come in and be checked that will be fine,but this drop only indicates your baby is getting ready for labor,not that it will start soon."
C)  "I think you need to come in because once the head drops,labor can begin at any minute."
D)  "I can't stop you from coming in,but I don't recommend it.You are just going to have a long wait for nothing."

Question 14

The nurse is precepting a graduate nurse who is caring for a client who received an insertion of misoprostol at 8 am.The client has not had any contractions since this was inserted.At 10 am,the graduate nurse prepares to hang the oxytocin.Which should the precepting nurse do at this time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remind the graduate nurse that a contraction pattern must be established before the oxytocin may be started.
B)  Inform the graduate nurse that there must be a 4-hour window between the insertion of misoprostol and the initiation of oxytocin.
C)  Assist the graduate nurse in preparing the infusion.
D)  Request the graduate nurse be removed from the labor and delivery unit for incompetence.

Question 15

The nurse is admitting a client at full term to the labor and delivery unit.Using Leopold's maneuvers,the nurse determines that the fetus is in the left sacroanterior position (LSA)position and will obtain the fetal heart rate (FHR)at which site on the client's abdomen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Midline,directly above the symphysis pubis
B)  To the right of the client's umbilicus
C)  To the left of the client's umbilicus
D)  To the left,below the umbilicus

Question 16

The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed to have labor induced with oxytocin.Which assessments must be completed by the nurse before initiating the oxytocin infusion? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Record the fetal heart rate for 15 minutes.
B)  Obtain the client's pain level.
C)  Explain to the client that she should expect to be nauseated.
D)  Determine the client's hydration status.
E)  Apply the tocodynamometer and observe for any contractions.

Question 17

The nurse is caring for a client who delivered twins 2 days ago.During the morning assessment,the nurse notes that the fundus is firm and located midline and at the level of the umbilicus.Which should the nurse do in light of this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contact the healthcare provider and request a medication to return the uterus to a normal position.
B)  Ask the client to void and recheck the level of the fundus.
C)  Check the previous assessments to confirm that the fundus is decreasing daily.
D)  Massage the fundus until there is evidence that it has reduced in size.

Question 18

The certified nurse-midwife (CNM)is doing the first prenatal assessment on a client who states she believes she is 6 weeks pregnant.Which assessment finding by the CNM would indicate that this is the correct gestational age?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fundus is palpable just above the symphysis.
B)  Chadwick's sign is noted.
C)  The fetal heart rate is obtained with a fetoscope.
D)  Colostrum is able to be expressed from the nipple.

Question 19

The nurse is caring for a client who is 6 cm dilated with a fetus who has been diagnosed with a serious congenital heart defect.The client has rejected the use of continuous fetal monitoring so the nurse will use the Doppler and monitor the fetal heart rate (FHR)at what frequency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every 45 minutes
B)  Every 30 minutes
C)  Every 15 minutes
D)  Every 5 minutes

Question 20

The nurse assesses the fundus of a client who delivered 6 hours ago and notes that it is 2 centimeters above the umbilicus and is displaced to the right.Which is the nurse's best action at this time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Begin to massage the fundus.
B)  Attempt to move the fundus back to midline.
C)  Request the client go to the bathroom and void.
D)  Determine if this client has had more than one child in the last 3 years.

Exam 14: Reproduction