DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR MATERNAL CHILD
NURSING CARE 3RD EDITION EXAMINATION
TEST COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following statements about labor and delivery are
true? Select all that apply.
Every labor and delivery is different.
Once labor starts, the uterus does not completely relax again until
after delivery.
If the fetus is not in a favorable position, the provider may attempt to
turn them externally.
True labor can be defined as cervical change.
Spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM) does not occur until the
fetus is about to be delivered.
Answer: Every labor and delivery is different.
If the fetus is not in a favorable position, the provider may attempt to
turn them externally.
True labor can be defined as cervical change.
◉ Susan is 40 weeks 3 days pregnant and has come to OB triage for
an assessment of labor. On the monitor, FHR is 145 with moderate
variability, and contractions are every 2 to 3 minutes lasting 60 to 90
seconds. Her abdomen palpates as mild to moderate during
,contractions. Her cervix is 2 cm dilated, 50% effaced, and the fetus is
at -2 station. Which part of this assessment is not an expected
finding for this stage of labor?
FHR 145 with moderate variability.
Contractions every 2 to 3 minutes lasting 60 to 90 seconds.
2 cm dilated, 50% effaced, -2 station.
Abdomen palpates as mild to moderate during contractions..
Answer: Contractions every 2 to 3 minutes lasting 60 to 90 seconds.
◉ Fetal attitude is _________________________.
The relationship of fetal body parts to each other.
The relationship of the fetal long axis, or spine, to the maternal long
axis, or spine.
The fetal part that that enters the birth canal first.
The level of the presenting part in relation to the maternal pelvis..
Answer: The relationship of fetal body parts to each other.
◉ Marna is a term G3P1102 patient who was admitted to labor and
delivery in active labor a few hours ago. Her NST in OB triage before
admittance showed a FHR of 150 with moderate variability and an
occasional early deceleration. Her contractions are lasting 40 to 60
seconds every 2 to 4 minutes. Her membranes ruptured 16 hours
ago at home, and she didn't begin to contract until an hour ago.
Otherwise, her labor has been uncomplicated. Why is the provider
, ordering continuous fetal monitoring and not intermittent
auscultation for Marna?
She has a history of a preterm delivery according to her GTPAL.
FHR 150 with moderate variability and an occasional early
deceleration.
Her membranes ruptured 16 hours ago before the onset of labor.
Her contractions are lasting 40 to 60 seconds every 2 to 4 minutes..
Answer: Her membranes ruptured 16 hours ago before the onset of
labor.
◉ Which of the following statements about electronic fetal
monitoring (EFM) is not true?
EFM has reduced the cesarean rate in healthy pregnancies since its
introduction.
EFM can indicate the beginning of the second stage of labor.
EFM can indicate fetal sleep/wake cycles.
EFM can indicate a tight nuchal cord (cord wrapped around the fetal
neck)..
Answer: EFM has reduced the cesarean rate in healthy pregnancies
since its introduction.
◉ Aimee is a G1P001 at 38 weeks 3 days who has been in labor for
23 hours. She is now 7 cm dilated, 80% effaced, and the infant is at
zero station. Over the last 2 hours, her strip has begun to resemble
NURSING CARE 3RD EDITION EXAMINATION
TEST COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following statements about labor and delivery are
true? Select all that apply.
Every labor and delivery is different.
Once labor starts, the uterus does not completely relax again until
after delivery.
If the fetus is not in a favorable position, the provider may attempt to
turn them externally.
True labor can be defined as cervical change.
Spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM) does not occur until the
fetus is about to be delivered.
Answer: Every labor and delivery is different.
If the fetus is not in a favorable position, the provider may attempt to
turn them externally.
True labor can be defined as cervical change.
◉ Susan is 40 weeks 3 days pregnant and has come to OB triage for
an assessment of labor. On the monitor, FHR is 145 with moderate
variability, and contractions are every 2 to 3 minutes lasting 60 to 90
seconds. Her abdomen palpates as mild to moderate during
,contractions. Her cervix is 2 cm dilated, 50% effaced, and the fetus is
at -2 station. Which part of this assessment is not an expected
finding for this stage of labor?
FHR 145 with moderate variability.
Contractions every 2 to 3 minutes lasting 60 to 90 seconds.
2 cm dilated, 50% effaced, -2 station.
Abdomen palpates as mild to moderate during contractions..
Answer: Contractions every 2 to 3 minutes lasting 60 to 90 seconds.
◉ Fetal attitude is _________________________.
The relationship of fetal body parts to each other.
The relationship of the fetal long axis, or spine, to the maternal long
axis, or spine.
The fetal part that that enters the birth canal first.
The level of the presenting part in relation to the maternal pelvis..
Answer: The relationship of fetal body parts to each other.
◉ Marna is a term G3P1102 patient who was admitted to labor and
delivery in active labor a few hours ago. Her NST in OB triage before
admittance showed a FHR of 150 with moderate variability and an
occasional early deceleration. Her contractions are lasting 40 to 60
seconds every 2 to 4 minutes. Her membranes ruptured 16 hours
ago at home, and she didn't begin to contract until an hour ago.
Otherwise, her labor has been uncomplicated. Why is the provider
, ordering continuous fetal monitoring and not intermittent
auscultation for Marna?
She has a history of a preterm delivery according to her GTPAL.
FHR 150 with moderate variability and an occasional early
deceleration.
Her membranes ruptured 16 hours ago before the onset of labor.
Her contractions are lasting 40 to 60 seconds every 2 to 4 minutes..
Answer: Her membranes ruptured 16 hours ago before the onset of
labor.
◉ Which of the following statements about electronic fetal
monitoring (EFM) is not true?
EFM has reduced the cesarean rate in healthy pregnancies since its
introduction.
EFM can indicate the beginning of the second stage of labor.
EFM can indicate fetal sleep/wake cycles.
EFM can indicate a tight nuchal cord (cord wrapped around the fetal
neck)..
Answer: EFM has reduced the cesarean rate in healthy pregnancies
since its introduction.
◉ Aimee is a G1P001 at 38 weeks 3 days who has been in labor for
23 hours. She is now 7 cm dilated, 80% effaced, and the infant is at
zero station. Over the last 2 hours, her strip has begun to resemble
