OB example questions (NCLEX style) Terms in this set (30) A postpartum patient was in labor for 30 hours and had ruptured membranes for24 hours. For which of the following would the nurse be alert? Endometritis Rationale: Endometritis is an infection o

OB example questions (NCLEX style) Terms in this set (30) A postpartum patient was in labor for 30 hours and had ruptured membranes for24 hours. For which of the following would the nurse be alert? Endometritis Rationale: Endometritis is an infection of the uterine lining and can occur after prolonged rupture of membranes.Endometriosis does not occur after a strong labor and prolonged rupture of membranes. Salpingitis is a tubal infection and could occur if endometritis is not treated. Pelvic thrombophlebitis involves a clot formation but it is not a complication of prolonged rupture of membranes. A client at 36 weeks' gestation is schedule for a routine ultrasound prior to an amniocentesis. After teaching the client about the purpose for the ultrasound,which of the following client statements would indicate to the nurse in charge that the client needs further instruction? The ultrasound identifies blood flow through the umbilical cord Rationale: Before amniocentesis, a routine ultrasound is valuable in locating the placenta, locating a pool of amniotic fluid, and showing the physician where to insert the needle. Color Doppler imaging ultrasonography identifies blood flow through the umbilical cord. A routine ultrasound does not accomplish this. While the postpartum client is receiving Heparin for thrombophlebitis, which of the following drugs would the nurse Mica expect to administer if the client develops complications related to heparin therapy? Protamine Sulfate Rationale: Protamine sulfate is a heparin antagonist given intravenously to counteract bleeding complications caused by heparin overdose.