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Obstetrics/ Maternity Practice Exam 103 Questions with Verified Answers The nurse is preparing a client with a term pregnancy who is in active labor for an amniotomy. What equipment should the nurse have available at the client's bedside? (Select all that apply.) A. litmus paper B. fetal scalp electrode C. a sterile glove D. an amniotic hook E. sterile vaginal speculum F. a doppler - CORRECT ANSWER C. A sterile glove D. An amniotic hook F. A doppler A single sterile glove, an am...

HESI MATERNITY PEDS TEST BANK (5 VERSIONS) WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HESI • A client at 30-weeks gestation, complaining of pressure over the pubic area, is admitted for observation. She is contracting irregularly and demonstrates underlying uterine irritability. Vaginal examination reveals that her cervix is closed, thick, and high. Based on these data, which intervention should the nurse implement first? a. Provide oral hydration b. Have a complete blood count (CBC) draw...

HESI-MATERNITY-HESI-TEST BANK PEDS UPDATED (2023) EXAM PRACTICE GUIDE (CONTAINS COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RATED A+). Maternity HESI Test Bank • A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? Move about every hour Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from the enlarged ...

HESI-MATERNITY-HESI TEST BANK PEDS, Updated(2023) EXAM PRACTICE GUIDE (CONTAINS COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS Rated A+) A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? Move about every hour Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from the enlarged uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic v...

OB Maternity HESI FINAL 2023-2024 Test Bank A client with severe preeclampsia is admitted to the maternity department. Which room assignment would be most appropriate for this client? A. A private room across from the elevator B. A semiprivate room across from the nurses' station C. A private room two doors away from the nurses' station D. A semiprivate room with another client who enjoys watching television The nurse provided discharge instructions to the parents of a 2-year-old ch...

HESI Maternity Peds EXAM Test Bank Questions and Correct Answers Updated latest APRIL 2023 RATED A+. 1. A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? Move about every hour Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from the enlarged uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic veins. Moving about...

Q: What is bladder exstrophy? - A: Bladder & related structure are turned inside out through an opening in the abdominal wall. Q: How long is mom bradycardic after birth? - A: The first two wks post-partum Q: How long is the true post-partum period? - A: May last between 9 & 12 months. Q: What are the nursing goals for the mother during puerperium? - A: Prevent hemorrhage, infection, & hypovolemic shock. Encourage bonding. Educate in self & infant care. Q: Where is the fundus located in th...

1. Which nursing intervention is most helpful in relieving postpartum uterine contractions or "afterpains?" a. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen b. Using a breast pump c. Massaging the abdomen d. Giving oxytocic medications ANS a. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen Lying prone (A) keeps the fundus contracted and is especially useful with multiparas, who commonly experience afterpains due to lack of uterine tone. 2. A multigravida client arrives at the labor and delivery uni...

HESI-MATERNITY-HESI TEST BANK PEDS, Updated(2023) EXAM PRACTICE GUIDE (CONTAINS COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS Rated A+) A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? Move about every hour Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from the enlarged uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic v...

When is the postpartum rapid assessment tool performed? - 24 hours after birth After birth, when might maternal decreased RR occur? - extremely high spinal block or epidural C-section After birth, what does elevated BP indicated? low BP? - elevated BP= anxiety, preeclampsia, essential hypertension, renal disease low BP= hemorrhage What does a boggy uterus indicate? - full bladder, uterine bleeding What should lochia indicate after birth? - Lochia rubra 1-2 inch stain on pad, may co...

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