Chapter 13: Labor and Birth
Process Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
A pregnant woman at 37 weeks' gestation calls the clinic to say she thinks that she is in labor.
The nurse instructs the woman to go to the health care facility based on the client's report
of contractions that are:—ANSWER-occurring about every 5 minutes.
The nurse notes that the fetal head is at the vaginal opening and does not regress between
contractions. The nurse interprets this finding as which process?—ANSWER-crowning
During which time is the nurse correct to document the end of the third stage of labor?—
ANSWER-At the time of placental delivery
A nurse is monitoring a woman in labor. Which assessment finding is most concerning to the
nurse?—ANSWER-Temperature is 101.6°F (38.7°C).
The nurse is teaching a prenatal class on the difference between true and false labor
contractions. The nurse determines the session is successful when the class correctly
chooses which factor as an indication of true labor contraction?—ANSWER-increase even if
relaxing and taking a shower
A nurse is explaining to a pregnant client about the changes occurring in the body in
preparation for labor. Which hormone would the nurse include in the explanation as being
, responsible for causing the pelvic connective tissue to become more relaxed and elastic?—
ANSWER-relaxin
A pregnant woman comes to the emergency department stating she thinks she is in labor.
Which assessment finding concerning the pain will the nurse interpret as confirmation that
this client is in true labor?—ANSWER-Radiates from the back to the front
Which client outcome during active and transitional labor is best?—ANSWER-The client will
practice breathing techniques during contractions.
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor. For which fetal response should the nurse
monitor?—ANSWER-decrease in circulation and perfusion to the fetus
What term is used to describe the position of the fetal long axis in relation to the long axis of
the mother?—ANSWER-Fetal lie
When caring for a client in the third stage of labor, the nurse notices that the expulsion of
the placenta has not occurred within 5 minutes after birth of the infant. What should the
nurse do?—ANSWER-Nothing. Normal time for stage three is 5 to 30 minutes.
A woman at 38 weeks' gestation is in labor and oxytocin is prescribed to augment her labor.
When preparing to administer this medication, what action by the nurse would be
appropriate?—ANSWER-Administer the medication piggybacked into a primary IV line using
a pump.
The nurse is monitoring a client who is in labor and notes the client is happy, cheerful, and
"ready to see the baby." The nurse interprets this to mean the client is in which stage or
phase of labor?—ANSWER-latent phase
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Process Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
A pregnant woman at 37 weeks' gestation calls the clinic to say she thinks that she is in labor.
The nurse instructs the woman to go to the health care facility based on the client's report
of contractions that are:—ANSWER-occurring about every 5 minutes.
The nurse notes that the fetal head is at the vaginal opening and does not regress between
contractions. The nurse interprets this finding as which process?—ANSWER-crowning
During which time is the nurse correct to document the end of the third stage of labor?—
ANSWER-At the time of placental delivery
A nurse is monitoring a woman in labor. Which assessment finding is most concerning to the
nurse?—ANSWER-Temperature is 101.6°F (38.7°C).
The nurse is teaching a prenatal class on the difference between true and false labor
contractions. The nurse determines the session is successful when the class correctly
chooses which factor as an indication of true labor contraction?—ANSWER-increase even if
relaxing and taking a shower
A nurse is explaining to a pregnant client about the changes occurring in the body in
preparation for labor. Which hormone would the nurse include in the explanation as being
, responsible for causing the pelvic connective tissue to become more relaxed and elastic?—
ANSWER-relaxin
A pregnant woman comes to the emergency department stating she thinks she is in labor.
Which assessment finding concerning the pain will the nurse interpret as confirmation that
this client is in true labor?—ANSWER-Radiates from the back to the front
Which client outcome during active and transitional labor is best?—ANSWER-The client will
practice breathing techniques during contractions.
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor. For which fetal response should the nurse
monitor?—ANSWER-decrease in circulation and perfusion to the fetus
What term is used to describe the position of the fetal long axis in relation to the long axis of
the mother?—ANSWER-Fetal lie
When caring for a client in the third stage of labor, the nurse notices that the expulsion of
the placenta has not occurred within 5 minutes after birth of the infant. What should the
nurse do?—ANSWER-Nothing. Normal time for stage three is 5 to 30 minutes.
A woman at 38 weeks' gestation is in labor and oxytocin is prescribed to augment her labor.
When preparing to administer this medication, what action by the nurse would be
appropriate?—ANSWER-Administer the medication piggybacked into a primary IV line using
a pump.
The nurse is monitoring a client who is in labor and notes the client is happy, cheerful, and
"ready to see the baby." The nurse interprets this to mean the client is in which stage or
phase of labor?—ANSWER-latent phase
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
