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1. ANS ANSW >>> C
Leopold's maneuvers are often performed before assessing the fetal heart rate
(FHR). These maneuvers help identify the best location to obtain the FHR. A
pH test or fern test can be performed to determine the status of the fetal mem-
branes. Dilation and effacement are best determined by vaginal examination.
Assessment of fetal position is more accurate with vaginal examination.
ANSW >>> The nurse is preparing to perform Leopold's maneuvers. Please select
the rationale for the consistent use of these maneuvers by obstetric providers?
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, a. To determine the status of the membranes
b. To determine cervical dilation and effacement
c. To determine the best location to assess the fetal heart rate
d. To determine whether the fetus is in the posterior position
2. ANS ANSW >>> A
Frequent maternal position changes reduce the discomfort from constant
pressure and promote fetal descent. A full bladder intensifies labor pain. The
bladder should be emptied every 2 hours. Women in labor become very hot
and perspire. Cool cloths will provide greater relief. Soft indirect lighting is
more soothing than irritating bright lights. ANSW >>> Which comfort measure
should the nurse utilize in order to enable a laboring woman to relax?
a. Recommend frequent position changes.
b. Palpate her filling bladder every 15 minutes.
c. Offer warm wet cloths to use on the patient's face and neck.
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, d. Keep the room lights lit so the patient and her coach can see everything.
3. ANS ANSW >>> A
An increasing pulse rate is an early sign of excessive blood loss. If the blood
volume were diminishing, the blood pressure would decrease. A firm fundus
indicates that the uterus is contracting and compressing the open blood
vessels at the placental site. Saturation of one pad within the first hour is the
maximum normal amount of lochial flow. Two pads within 4 hours is within
normal limits. ANSW >>> Which assessment finding is an indication of hemorrhage
in the recently delivered postpartum patient?
a. Elevated pulse rate
b. Elevated blood pressure
c. Firm fundus at the midline
d. Saturation of two perineal pads in 4 hours
4. ANS ANSW >>> A
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, Helping a patient manage the pain is an essential part of nursing care because
pain is an expected part of normal labor and cannot be fully relieved. Labor
pain cannot be fully relieved. The labor nurse should always be assessing
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1. ANS ANSW >>> C
Leopold's maneuvers are often performed before assessing the fetal heart rate
(FHR). These maneuvers help identify the best location to obtain the FHR. A
pH test or fern test can be performed to determine the status of the fetal mem-
branes. Dilation and effacement are best determined by vaginal examination.
Assessment of fetal position is more accurate with vaginal examination.
ANSW >>> The nurse is preparing to perform Leopold's maneuvers. Please select
the rationale for the consistent use of these maneuvers by obstetric providers?
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, a. To determine the status of the membranes
b. To determine cervical dilation and effacement
c. To determine the best location to assess the fetal heart rate
d. To determine whether the fetus is in the posterior position
2. ANS ANSW >>> A
Frequent maternal position changes reduce the discomfort from constant
pressure and promote fetal descent. A full bladder intensifies labor pain. The
bladder should be emptied every 2 hours. Women in labor become very hot
and perspire. Cool cloths will provide greater relief. Soft indirect lighting is
more soothing than irritating bright lights. ANSW >>> Which comfort measure
should the nurse utilize in order to enable a laboring woman to relax?
a. Recommend frequent position changes.
b. Palpate her filling bladder every 15 minutes.
c. Offer warm wet cloths to use on the patient's face and neck.
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, d. Keep the room lights lit so the patient and her coach can see everything.
3. ANS ANSW >>> A
An increasing pulse rate is an early sign of excessive blood loss. If the blood
volume were diminishing, the blood pressure would decrease. A firm fundus
indicates that the uterus is contracting and compressing the open blood
vessels at the placental site. Saturation of one pad within the first hour is the
maximum normal amount of lochial flow. Two pads within 4 hours is within
normal limits. ANSW >>> Which assessment finding is an indication of hemorrhage
in the recently delivered postpartum patient?
a. Elevated pulse rate
b. Elevated blood pressure
c. Firm fundus at the midline
d. Saturation of two perineal pads in 4 hours
4. ANS ANSW >>> A
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, Helping a patient manage the pain is an essential part of nursing care because
pain is an expected part of normal labor and cannot be fully relieved. Labor
pain cannot be fully relieved. The labor nurse should always be assessing
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