OB HESI Exam- Possible Questions And
Answers
The amniotic membranes of a client in active labor spontaneously rupture. The fluid is greenish brown
with a foul odor. What action is a priority for the nurse?
A. Evaluate the labor pattern.
B. Administer oxygen.
C. Place the client into the k...
OB HESI Exam- Possible Questions And
Answers
The amniotic membranes of a client in active labor spontaneously rupture. The fluid is greenish brown
with a foul odor. What action is a priority for the nurse?
A. Evaluate the labor pattern.
B. Administer oxygen.
C. Place the client into the knee-chest position.
D. Apply internal fetal heart monitor and note the time of membrane rupture Ans- ANS: D
Rationale:
In the presence of greenish brown amniotic fluid, the fetal heart rate should be monitored continuously
using an internal fetal heart rate monitor, and the time of membrane rupture should be noted since
birth should occur within 24 hours of the rupture of membranes.
A primigravida in labor has complete cervical dilatation. Contractions are occurring every 1 1/2 to 2
minutes lasting 60 to 90 seconds. Upon examination, the nurse determines that birth is imminent
because what has occurred?
A. An increase in bloody show
B. Perineum is bulging.
C. Perineum is flattened.
D. Crowning Ans- ANS: D
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