AWHONN Test Questions with 100% Correct
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Your patient is in the second stage of labor. Cardiac Output
will increase with pushing efforts
You are caring for Jessica, a G3P3, with known cardiac disease. Jessica gave birth to a
healthy baby boy 30 hours ago. Which of the following assessment findings would
potentially be a sign of heart failure
rapid heart rate or irregular heart rhythm
ami is 14 weeks pregnant and was prescribed anticoagulant therapy because of her
history of atrial fibrillation in conjunction with mitral valve stenosis. which
anticoagulant is associate with adverse fetal effects
warfarin
you are assisting the team during a cardiac arrest for a pregnant person who was found
in the lobby unresponsive. you displace the pregnant person's uterus prior to providing
chest compressions. what is your rationale for doing this?
displacing the uterus relieves aortocaval compression
Layla, a G4P with a known cardiac disorder, is experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage
due to uterine atony. which of the following is contraindicated for Layla?
Methergine
Ji, a g1po at 32 weeks gestation, was admitted for preterm labor 25 hours ago. Ji
developed a temperature of 100.7 and is receiving a broad-spectrum antibiotic. After a
, bedside evaluation, the provider orders blood cultures. What is the BEST course of
action?
Draw both the anerobic and aerobic blood cultures as ordered.
Aarvi, a 64p4, 2 days post repeat cesarean birth, is being treated for a potential
infection. Which vital sign assessment may indicate that sepsis may be evolving?
It is not pulse
naomi,g1p0, admitted for labor 16 hours ago, is being treated for suspected sepsis.
Naomi has received fluid resuscitation with IV lactated Ringer's 30mL/kg. A new OB
resident on the unit asks if you monitor for any specific side effects from the fluid
resuscitation. what is your BEST response.
monitor for pulmonary edema
The student nurse asks why septic patient are edematous. What is your BEST response?
patients are intravascularly dry, which leads to hypotension, hemoconcentration, and edema.
after rounding on the laboring patient you are caring for, the ob resident lets you know
that they will return every 2hours to evaluate the patient and complete a cervical
examination. What is your BEST response?
you remind the resident that multiple cervical examinations may place the patient at a higher
risk for developing sepsis.
kim is a 28 year old g3p2 who presents for the first prenatal visit at 10 wks gestation.
kim's previous pregnancy was complicated by preeclampsia with a positive birth
outcome at 37 2/7 weeks gestation. a history of prior pregnancy complicated by pree
indicates an increased risk for developing pree in subsequent pregnancies. The risk may
Answers
Your patient is in the second stage of labor. Cardiac Output
will increase with pushing efforts
You are caring for Jessica, a G3P3, with known cardiac disease. Jessica gave birth to a
healthy baby boy 30 hours ago. Which of the following assessment findings would
potentially be a sign of heart failure
rapid heart rate or irregular heart rhythm
ami is 14 weeks pregnant and was prescribed anticoagulant therapy because of her
history of atrial fibrillation in conjunction with mitral valve stenosis. which
anticoagulant is associate with adverse fetal effects
warfarin
you are assisting the team during a cardiac arrest for a pregnant person who was found
in the lobby unresponsive. you displace the pregnant person's uterus prior to providing
chest compressions. what is your rationale for doing this?
displacing the uterus relieves aortocaval compression
Layla, a G4P with a known cardiac disorder, is experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage
due to uterine atony. which of the following is contraindicated for Layla?
Methergine
Ji, a g1po at 32 weeks gestation, was admitted for preterm labor 25 hours ago. Ji
developed a temperature of 100.7 and is receiving a broad-spectrum antibiotic. After a
, bedside evaluation, the provider orders blood cultures. What is the BEST course of
action?
Draw both the anerobic and aerobic blood cultures as ordered.
Aarvi, a 64p4, 2 days post repeat cesarean birth, is being treated for a potential
infection. Which vital sign assessment may indicate that sepsis may be evolving?
It is not pulse
naomi,g1p0, admitted for labor 16 hours ago, is being treated for suspected sepsis.
Naomi has received fluid resuscitation with IV lactated Ringer's 30mL/kg. A new OB
resident on the unit asks if you monitor for any specific side effects from the fluid
resuscitation. what is your BEST response.
monitor for pulmonary edema
The student nurse asks why septic patient are edematous. What is your BEST response?
patients are intravascularly dry, which leads to hypotension, hemoconcentration, and edema.
after rounding on the laboring patient you are caring for, the ob resident lets you know
that they will return every 2hours to evaluate the patient and complete a cervical
examination. What is your BEST response?
you remind the resident that multiple cervical examinations may place the patient at a higher
risk for developing sepsis.
kim is a 28 year old g3p2 who presents for the first prenatal visit at 10 wks gestation.
kim's previous pregnancy was complicated by preeclampsia with a positive birth
outcome at 37 2/7 weeks gestation. a history of prior pregnancy complicated by pree
indicates an increased risk for developing pree in subsequent pregnancies. The risk may
