Exam 1 OB
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A woman’s position is an important component of the labor progress. Which guidance is
important for the nurse to provide to the laboring
... [Show More] client?
The supine position, which is commonly used in the United States, increases blood flow.
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The laboring client positioned on her hands and knees (“all fours” position) is hard on
the woman’s back.
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Correct answer:
Frequent changes in position help relieve fatigue and increase the comfort of the
laboring client.
D. In a sitting or squatting position, abdominal muscles of the laboring client will have to
work harder.
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You are taking the history of a gravida 2 para 1 patient. Which findings in the patient’s
history warrant further investigation? Select all that apply.
Correct answer:
Anemia
Correct answer:
Severe hemorrhage
Correct answer:
Infections
Incorrect answer:
Malnutrition
Missed Option - Incorrect
Correct answer:
Eclampsia
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Many pregnant women have questions regarding work and travel during pregnancy.
Which education is a priority for the nurse to provide?
Women should sit for as long as possible and cross their legs at the knees from time to
time for exercise.
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Women should avoid seat belts and shoulder restraints in the car because they press
on the fetus.
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Metal detectors at airport security checkpoints can harm the fetus if the woman passes
through them a number of times.
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Correct answer:
While working or traveling in a car or on an airplane, women should arrange to walk
around at least every hour or so.
Results for item 4.
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A nurse caring for a woman in labor should understand that absent or minimal variability
is classified as either abnormal or indeterminate. Which condition related to decreased
variability is considered benign?
Periodic fetal sleep state
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Extreme prematurity
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Fetal hypoxemia
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Preexisting neurologic injury
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Incorrect answer:(no answer)
Correct Answer:
Periodic fetal sleep state
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A woman in labor has just received an epidural block. What is the most important
nursing intervention at this time? [Show Less]