Complete Maternity Nursing Q&A Bundle

Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) Over the counter pregnancy tests usually rely on which technology to test for human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)? Positive Fetal movement palpated by the nurse is what type of sign of pregnancy? The 1st and the end of the 3rd Urinary frequency is common du...

Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) Over the counter pregnancy tests usually rely on which technology to test for human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)? Positive Fetal movement palpated by the nurse is what type of sign of pregnancy? The 1st and the end of the 3rd Urinary frequency is commo...

A nurse is caring for a client who missed a dose of her oral contraceptive. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client? A. Take a pregnancy test B. Double up on pills for remainder of the pack C. Take the missed dose as soon as possible D Stop the oral contraceptive and use...

1. Which pelvic shape is most conducive to vaginal labor and birth? a. Android b. Gynecoid c. Platypelloid d. Anthropoid ANS: B The gynecoid pelvis is round and cylinder-shaped, with a wide pubic arch and is considered the most suitable for a vaginal birth. An android pelvis has been described as h...

Which initial nursing intervention would a nurse perform for a patient laboring without an epidural and experiencing prolonged labor and suspected maternal soft tissue dystocia? A. Asking the woman when her last bowel movement was B. Encouraging the woman to void frequently C. Administering a soap ...

*The nurse caring for a woman with HELLP syndrome understands that she is at risk for: Select all that apply. a. Pulmonary edema b. Seizures c. Postdate birth d. Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy e. Placenta Previa a. Pulmonary Edema b. Seizures d. DIC Rationale: Women who develop HELLP syndr...

A precipitous birth is associated with which potentially serious conditions? Select all that apply. Placental abruption Fetal meconium Maternal postpartum hemorrhage Low Apgar scores What term describes a birth occurring within 3 hours of the onset of labor? Precipitous labor Rationale: Precipitou...

A 39-week-gestation gravida 1 is 6 cm dilated. The labor contractions have decreased in intensity and she has not dilated in the past 2 hours. A diagnosis of hypotonic dysfunctional labor has been made. The nurse can anticipate which of the following actions? Immediate cesarean section Amniotomy Na...

The nurse is admitting a client for a cerclage procedure. The client asks for information about the procedure. What is the nurses most accurate response? 1. A stitch is placed in the cervix to prevent a spontaneous abortion or premature birth. 2. The procedure is done during the third trimester. 3....

the laboring woman flexes her thighs sharply against her abdomen, which straightens the pelvic curve; used in the case of shoulder dystocia what is the McRoberts maneuver and why is it used? -infection (maternal or neonatal) -maternal exhaustion -higher levels of anxiety and fears what can cause pr...

Intrapartum complications associated with infection - group B streptococcus (GBS) - chorioamnioitis or triple I Four Ps ability of the fetus to successfully negotiate the pelvis is dependent on: - power - passage - passanger - psyche - disruptions of any of the Ps can lead to Dystocia (difficult l...

Which pelvic shape is most conducive to vaginal labor and birth? Gynecoid Which action by the nurse prevents infection in the labor and birth area? Keeping underpads and linens as dry as possible A pregnant patient with premature rupture of membranes is at higher risk for postpartum infection. Whi...

What term describes a birth occurring when a trained attendant is not present to assist? 1 Macrosomia 2 Labor dystocia 3 Precipitous birth 4 Precipitous labor 3 A precipitous birth occurs after a labor of any length, in or out of the hospital or birth center, when a trained attendant is not present ...

what is the most common endocrine disorder in pregnancy? diabetes pregestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM) Type 1: don't produce any insulin Type 2: patient needs to do lifestyle choices, insulin doesn't function properly, the body doesn't use insulin as well as it should *2% of pregnancies ge...

What is the definition of ectopic pregnancy? Implantation of a fertilized ovum in an area outside the uterine cavity; In 97% of ectopic pregnancies it occurs in the fallopian tube; The other 3% occur in the abdomen or on the cervix What is the main consequence of an ectopic pregnancy? Ectopic Pregn...

A multigravid client at term is admitted to the hospital for a trial labor and possible vaginal birth. She has a history of previous cesarean birth because of fetal distress. When the client is 4 cm dilated, she receives nalbuphine intravenously. While monitoring the fetal heart rate, the nurse obse...

Nagele's Rule 1st day of last period + 7 days - 3 months GTPAL Gravida, Term, Preterm, Abortions, Living How often does a mother have prenatal care? Every 4 weeks until 28 weeks, then every 2 weeks at 30-36 weeks, then every week until delivery. Amniocentesis needle puncture of the amniotic sac ...

A nurse in the birthing unit is caring for a client following an amniotomy. What is an appropriate nursing intervention? a. Assess cervical dilation every 2 hours. b. Monitor temperature every 2 hours. c. Increase the rate of the IV maintenance fluid. d. Replace expelled amniotic fluid every 1-2 ho...