COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
GRADED ANSWERS.
After a laboring patient with a positive GBS status received a dose of
penicillin, she complains of itchy bumps and difficulty breathing, and her
blood pressure is 102/52 mmHg. What do you think is occurring? - CorreCt
Answers -Anaphylaxis.
The nurse is interpreting the external fetal monitoring strips for Ms. Patton
while she is in active labor. Which findings indicate that the fetus is
tolerating labor? - CorreCt Answers -Moderate variability, accelerations,
early decelerations.
Ms. Patton is a primigravida at 38 2/7 weeks' gestation, and she has a
positive GBS status. The nurse received report that this patient's last
vaginal exam showed 50% effacement, 4cm dilation, and -2 station. Ms.
Patton stated that she thinks her water broke sometime this morning. What
initial action would the nurse take? - CorreCt Answers -Ask the patient to
estimate the time when she thought her water broke.
Ms. Patton was admitted in labor 2 hours ago, and it was determined that
her membranes have ruptured. Which of the following maternal
assessments would have the highest priority? - CorreCt Answers -
Temperature
Ms. Patton has a positive GBS status. Her mother asks the nurse, "Why
does my daughter need antibiotic? She wants a natural birth." What is the