NRSG 3302 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
3 types of mandatory reporting - Answer -elder abuse
child abuse
partner violence
MANDATORY REPORTING
Definition: "Mandatory reporting is a legal requirement, in state statute or regulation, for
nurses to report an occurrence or individual, including another nurse, when the
_______________" - Answer -public is at risk
Take active steps to benefit the patient's welfare. Maximize the benefits and minimize
potential harm - Answer -beneficence
Tell the truth, communicate honestly, share relevant, accurate, clear and
understandable information - Answer -veracity
correct range for a term infant - Answer -37-41 6/7 weeks
If a baby's heart rate was less than 60, do they get a score of 0 for part of their APGAR
or a 1? - Answer -if the HR is <60, they get a 0 (and respiratory support...and positive
pressure ventilation with positive pressure ventilation...followed by chest compressions)
Is Infant mortality rate per 1,000 people or births? - Answer -birth rate is the number of
live births per 1000 people. The infant mortality rate is number of infant deaths per 1000
live births.
Normal PP blood loss - Answer -200-500 mL (vaginal), 700-1000 mL (cesarean)
Ovulation resumes for Non-breastfeeding at how many weeks - Answer -5 weeks
what does breastfeeding do for ovulation? - Answer -inhibits ovulation
why does postpartum diuresis happen? - Answer -decrease aldosterone production -
decrease Na+ retention and increased urinary production
perineal care interventions - Answer -ice packs (within 24 hours)
how to suppress lactation - Answer -cold packs
anti-inflammatory
taking in phase - Answer -occurs directly after the birth of the child. The new mother is
aware of her baby and her needs but often focuses on getting her own needs met. The
exhaustion from the labor process often leaves her in a physically vulnerable state.
, taking hold phase - Answer -focuses on maternal role and care of the newborn; eager
to learn; may develop blues
what happens with Postpartum Blues - Answer -self limiting behavior from 2-4 days
after birth - 14 days
FACTORS AFFECTING LABOR PROGRESS (5 P's) - Answer -passageway
passenger
physiologic forces/power of labor
position
psychosocial considerations
What is the ischial spine? - Answer -zero station and narrowest part
normal fetus birthing position - Answer -occiput anterior
What is progesterone? - Answer -relaxes uterus, slows preterm pregnancy
estrogen - Answer -excites uterine response
STOPS contractions in preterm labor - Answer -Indocin (an antiprostaglandin)
What is tachysystole? - Answer -more than 5 contractions in a 10-minute period
(there's no resting phase so the baby is not getting enough oxygen)
Intensity - Answer -measured from the point of resting tone to the highest point of acme
amniotic fluid pH - Answer -7-7.5
urine pH - Answer -6
Vaginal secretions pH - Answer -4.5-5.5
Premonitory Signs of Labor - Answer -braxton hicks contractions, lightening, increase
in clear and nonirritating vaginal secretions, "bloody show", energy spurt, small weight
loss
true labor - Answer -progressive cervical dilation and effacement
early/latent phase - Answer -0-3 cm dilated
active phase - Answer -4-7 cm dilation
transition phase - Answer -8-10 cm dilation; fetal descent
Palpate contractions every _____ - Answer -15-30 mins
3 types of mandatory reporting - Answer -elder abuse
child abuse
partner violence
MANDATORY REPORTING
Definition: "Mandatory reporting is a legal requirement, in state statute or regulation, for
nurses to report an occurrence or individual, including another nurse, when the
_______________" - Answer -public is at risk
Take active steps to benefit the patient's welfare. Maximize the benefits and minimize
potential harm - Answer -beneficence
Tell the truth, communicate honestly, share relevant, accurate, clear and
understandable information - Answer -veracity
correct range for a term infant - Answer -37-41 6/7 weeks
If a baby's heart rate was less than 60, do they get a score of 0 for part of their APGAR
or a 1? - Answer -if the HR is <60, they get a 0 (and respiratory support...and positive
pressure ventilation with positive pressure ventilation...followed by chest compressions)
Is Infant mortality rate per 1,000 people or births? - Answer -birth rate is the number of
live births per 1000 people. The infant mortality rate is number of infant deaths per 1000
live births.
Normal PP blood loss - Answer -200-500 mL (vaginal), 700-1000 mL (cesarean)
Ovulation resumes for Non-breastfeeding at how many weeks - Answer -5 weeks
what does breastfeeding do for ovulation? - Answer -inhibits ovulation
why does postpartum diuresis happen? - Answer -decrease aldosterone production -
decrease Na+ retention and increased urinary production
perineal care interventions - Answer -ice packs (within 24 hours)
how to suppress lactation - Answer -cold packs
anti-inflammatory
taking in phase - Answer -occurs directly after the birth of the child. The new mother is
aware of her baby and her needs but often focuses on getting her own needs met. The
exhaustion from the labor process often leaves her in a physically vulnerable state.
, taking hold phase - Answer -focuses on maternal role and care of the newborn; eager
to learn; may develop blues
what happens with Postpartum Blues - Answer -self limiting behavior from 2-4 days
after birth - 14 days
FACTORS AFFECTING LABOR PROGRESS (5 P's) - Answer -passageway
passenger
physiologic forces/power of labor
position
psychosocial considerations
What is the ischial spine? - Answer -zero station and narrowest part
normal fetus birthing position - Answer -occiput anterior
What is progesterone? - Answer -relaxes uterus, slows preterm pregnancy
estrogen - Answer -excites uterine response
STOPS contractions in preterm labor - Answer -Indocin (an antiprostaglandin)
What is tachysystole? - Answer -more than 5 contractions in a 10-minute period
(there's no resting phase so the baby is not getting enough oxygen)
Intensity - Answer -measured from the point of resting tone to the highest point of acme
amniotic fluid pH - Answer -7-7.5
urine pH - Answer -6
Vaginal secretions pH - Answer -4.5-5.5
Premonitory Signs of Labor - Answer -braxton hicks contractions, lightening, increase
in clear and nonirritating vaginal secretions, "bloody show", energy spurt, small weight
loss
true labor - Answer -progressive cervical dilation and effacement
early/latent phase - Answer -0-3 cm dilated
active phase - Answer -4-7 cm dilation
transition phase - Answer -8-10 cm dilation; fetal descent
Palpate contractions every _____ - Answer -15-30 mins
