NURS221 FINAL EXAM | COMPLETE AND DETAILED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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1. What is a cesarean Birth: Birth of a fetus through a transabdominal incision of
the uterus
2. Indications of a cesarean section: - placental abruption
- Placeta previa
- Active maternal herpes infection
- History of previous
3. Fetal indications of a cesarean birth: - non-reassuring fetal status
- Malpresentation
- Cephalopelvic disproportion
- Maternal request
4. Cesarean birth increases the risk of what: Each cesarean
increase the risk of placental abruption and previa
5. Preop care with a cesarean section: - informed consent -
Preoperative testing
- NPO
,- Patient education
6. Anesthesia: Epidural or spinal
* Spinal is NEVER used for vaginal delivery *
7. Transverse incision: - more common
- Less pain
- vaginal maybe attempted after
- Less risk of bleeding and damage of nerve endings
8. Classical incision: - less common
- more pain
- no vaginal deliveries after
9. Complications of cesarean section: - Hemorrhage
- Hypotension
- Hypoxia to baby
- Bowel or bladder injury
- Amniotic fluid embolism
- DVT
- Air embolism
10. Post op care: - Monitor LOC
- Vital signs every 15 mins for 1-2 hours after birth
,- Foley removal
- Ambulate
- Deep breath and cough
- Pain (PCA, Split incision, Abdominal binder) - Breastfeeding
- Skin to skin
- SCD's
11. Eating after delivery: - vaginal can eat right away
- Cesarean - Have to pass gas first before they will advance diet
- Common practice is NPO-Clear liquid- Full liquid- Regular
- Avoid gas forming foods
12. Vaginal birth after caesarean section criteria: - One or two previous low-
transverse
- Clinically adequate pelvis
- No other uterine scars or history of previous rupture
- Physicians immediately available throughout active labor capable of monitoring
and preforming emergency cesarean birth 13. Education after surgery: -
monitor temp
- s/s of infection
- Loucia
, - Abdominal pain
14. What is a prolapsed cord?: The cord lies below the presenting part of the
fetus
15. Types of prolapsed cord: - Occult - the cord is compressed but not visible
- Frank - the cord slips ahead of the presenting part and is visible
- Complete - The cord is visible and can be palpated outside the cervix
16. Risk factors for a prolapsed cord: - Variable or prolonged declaration during
uterine contractions
- Women reports feeling cord after membrane rupture
- Cord is seen or felt or protruding from vagina
17. Interventions for prolapsed cord: - Do not leave the patient
- Notify healthcare team
- Do not move hand
- Put women in Trendelenburg or modified sims positions
- If cord is out, wrap loosely in sterile towel saturated with warm sterile normal
saline - Stop the Pitocin
- Administer oxygen
- IV fluids increase
-Prepare for cesarean
170+ REAL EXAM QNA | 2025 LATEST UPDATED 100% RATED CORRECT | 100%
VERFIED | ALREADY GRADED A+|GUARANTEED TO PASS!!
1. What is a cesarean Birth: Birth of a fetus through a transabdominal incision of
the uterus
2. Indications of a cesarean section: - placental abruption
- Placeta previa
- Active maternal herpes infection
- History of previous
3. Fetal indications of a cesarean birth: - non-reassuring fetal status
- Malpresentation
- Cephalopelvic disproportion
- Maternal request
4. Cesarean birth increases the risk of what: Each cesarean
increase the risk of placental abruption and previa
5. Preop care with a cesarean section: - informed consent -
Preoperative testing
- NPO
,- Patient education
6. Anesthesia: Epidural or spinal
* Spinal is NEVER used for vaginal delivery *
7. Transverse incision: - more common
- Less pain
- vaginal maybe attempted after
- Less risk of bleeding and damage of nerve endings
8. Classical incision: - less common
- more pain
- no vaginal deliveries after
9. Complications of cesarean section: - Hemorrhage
- Hypotension
- Hypoxia to baby
- Bowel or bladder injury
- Amniotic fluid embolism
- DVT
- Air embolism
10. Post op care: - Monitor LOC
- Vital signs every 15 mins for 1-2 hours after birth
,- Foley removal
- Ambulate
- Deep breath and cough
- Pain (PCA, Split incision, Abdominal binder) - Breastfeeding
- Skin to skin
- SCD's
11. Eating after delivery: - vaginal can eat right away
- Cesarean - Have to pass gas first before they will advance diet
- Common practice is NPO-Clear liquid- Full liquid- Regular
- Avoid gas forming foods
12. Vaginal birth after caesarean section criteria: - One or two previous low-
transverse
- Clinically adequate pelvis
- No other uterine scars or history of previous rupture
- Physicians immediately available throughout active labor capable of monitoring
and preforming emergency cesarean birth 13. Education after surgery: -
monitor temp
- s/s of infection
- Loucia
, - Abdominal pain
14. What is a prolapsed cord?: The cord lies below the presenting part of the
fetus
15. Types of prolapsed cord: - Occult - the cord is compressed but not visible
- Frank - the cord slips ahead of the presenting part and is visible
- Complete - The cord is visible and can be palpated outside the cervix
16. Risk factors for a prolapsed cord: - Variable or prolonged declaration during
uterine contractions
- Women reports feeling cord after membrane rupture
- Cord is seen or felt or protruding from vagina
17. Interventions for prolapsed cord: - Do not leave the patient
- Notify healthcare team
- Do not move hand
- Put women in Trendelenburg or modified sims positions
- If cord is out, wrap loosely in sterile towel saturated with warm sterile normal
saline - Stop the Pitocin
- Administer oxygen
- IV fluids increase
-Prepare for cesarean
