Chapter 27: Intrapartum Complications, Maternity Chapter 9: Antepartum Fetal Assessment questions answers verified 100% (fall 2023)

Chapter 27: Intrapartum Complications, Maternity Chapter 9: Antepartum Fetal Assessment questions answers verified 100% (fall 2023) Which pelvic shape is most conducive to vaginal labor and birth? a. Android b. Gynecoid c. Platypelloid d. Anthropoid - b. Gynecoid Which action by the nurse prevents infection in the labor and birth area? a. Using clean techniques for all procedures b. Keeping underpads and linens as dry as possible c. Cleaning secretions from the vaginal area by using a back to front motion d. Performing vaginal examinations every hour while the client is in active labor - b. Keeping underpads and linens as dry as possible A pregnant client with premature rupture of membranes is at higher risk for postpartum infection. Which assessment data indicate a potential infection? a. Fetal heart rate, 150 beats/min b. Maternal temperature, 99° F c. Cloudy amniotic fluid, with strong odor d. Lowered maternal pulse and decreased respiratory rates - c. Cloudy amniotic fluid, with strong odor A client in labor at 34 weeks of gestation is hospitalized and treated with intravenous magnesium sulfate for 18 to 20 hours. When the magnesium sulfate is discontinued, which oral drug will be prescribed for at-home continuation of the tocolytic effect? a. Buccal oxytocin (Pitocin) b. Terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) c. Calcium gluconate (Calgonate) d. Magnesium sulfate - b. Terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) A client with polyhydramnios was admitted to a labor-birth-recovery-postpartum (LDRP) suite. Her membranes rupture and the fluid is clear and odorless, but the fetal heart monitor indicates bradycardia and variable decelerations. Which action should be taken next? a. Perform Leopold maneuvers. b. Perform a vaginal exa