NUR 318 Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
_______ is a form of estrogen produced by the placenta
3 to 5 weeks before labor begins (even when the labor is
preterm), the amount of ________ in the placenta increases
dramatically. Correct Answer estriol
_______ phase (dilation 0-3 cm; effacement 0-40%) Correct
Answer latent
________ phase (dilation 4-7 cm; effacement 40 to 80%)
Correct Answer active
_________ phase (dilation 8-10 cm; effacement 80 to 100%)
Correct Answer transition
_____________________________ (___-___ weeks)
subcutaneous accumulation of fluid behind the fetal neck, using
ultrasound): fetal and chromosomal and structural abnormalities.
Correct Answer nuchal translucency screening 11 14
(may be indicative of down's syndrome)
________________: intersections of sutures; help in identifying
position of fetal head and in molding Correct Answer Fontanel
: 2 FHR accelerations from baseline of at least 15 bpm for at
least 15 seconds (within the 20 minute recording period)
Correct Answer reactive NST
,: a beta blocker that blocks the beta receptors in the uterus and
causes an immediate relaxation Correct Answer terbutaline
: Absence of 2 FHR accelerations using the 15 by 15 criterion in
a 20 minute time frame. Correct Answer nonreactive NST
: contraction of muscle fibers; catabolism; regeneration of
uterine epithelium Correct Answer Involution
"mirrors" the contraction Correct Answer early
(also called anti-contraction medications or labor suppressants)
are medications used to suppress premature labor Correct
Answer tocolytic
(non invasive, color images) identifies abnormalities in the flow
within the umbilical vessels Correct Answer doppler flow
study
[hypo/hyper]reflexia means they might seize
[hypo/hyper]reflexia means possible OD Correct Answer hyper
hypo
[pitting/dependent] edema
doesn't leave a pit; due to the patient being on their feet all day,
e.g mom with a big baby Correct Answer dependent
[pitting/dependent] edema
there in the morning doesn't go away with rest Correct Answer
pitting
, 3 phases of contraction Correct Answer increment acme
decrement
5 P's of labor and birth Correct Answer passageway
passenger
power
position
psychological (response)
A nurse suspects that a pregnant client may be experiencing
abruption placenta based on assessment of
which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Dark red vaginal bleeding
B) Insidious onset
C) Absence of pain
D) Rigid uterus
E) Absent fetal heart tones Correct Answer ADE
A nursing student is reviewing an article about preterm
premature rupture of membranes. Which of the
following would the student expect to find as factor placing a
woman at high risk for this condition? (Select
all that apply.)
A) High body mass index
B) Urinary tract infection
C) Low socioeconomic status
D) Single gestations
E) Smoking Correct Answer BCE
A postpartum woman who is bottle-feeding her newborn asks
the nurse, About how much should my
_______ is a form of estrogen produced by the placenta
3 to 5 weeks before labor begins (even when the labor is
preterm), the amount of ________ in the placenta increases
dramatically. Correct Answer estriol
_______ phase (dilation 0-3 cm; effacement 0-40%) Correct
Answer latent
________ phase (dilation 4-7 cm; effacement 40 to 80%)
Correct Answer active
_________ phase (dilation 8-10 cm; effacement 80 to 100%)
Correct Answer transition
_____________________________ (___-___ weeks)
subcutaneous accumulation of fluid behind the fetal neck, using
ultrasound): fetal and chromosomal and structural abnormalities.
Correct Answer nuchal translucency screening 11 14
(may be indicative of down's syndrome)
________________: intersections of sutures; help in identifying
position of fetal head and in molding Correct Answer Fontanel
: 2 FHR accelerations from baseline of at least 15 bpm for at
least 15 seconds (within the 20 minute recording period)
Correct Answer reactive NST
,: a beta blocker that blocks the beta receptors in the uterus and
causes an immediate relaxation Correct Answer terbutaline
: Absence of 2 FHR accelerations using the 15 by 15 criterion in
a 20 minute time frame. Correct Answer nonreactive NST
: contraction of muscle fibers; catabolism; regeneration of
uterine epithelium Correct Answer Involution
"mirrors" the contraction Correct Answer early
(also called anti-contraction medications or labor suppressants)
are medications used to suppress premature labor Correct
Answer tocolytic
(non invasive, color images) identifies abnormalities in the flow
within the umbilical vessels Correct Answer doppler flow
study
[hypo/hyper]reflexia means they might seize
[hypo/hyper]reflexia means possible OD Correct Answer hyper
hypo
[pitting/dependent] edema
doesn't leave a pit; due to the patient being on their feet all day,
e.g mom with a big baby Correct Answer dependent
[pitting/dependent] edema
there in the morning doesn't go away with rest Correct Answer
pitting
, 3 phases of contraction Correct Answer increment acme
decrement
5 P's of labor and birth Correct Answer passageway
passenger
power
position
psychological (response)
A nurse suspects that a pregnant client may be experiencing
abruption placenta based on assessment of
which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Dark red vaginal bleeding
B) Insidious onset
C) Absence of pain
D) Rigid uterus
E) Absent fetal heart tones Correct Answer ADE
A nursing student is reviewing an article about preterm
premature rupture of membranes. Which of the
following would the student expect to find as factor placing a
woman at high risk for this condition? (Select
all that apply.)
A) High body mass index
B) Urinary tract infection
C) Low socioeconomic status
D) Single gestations
E) Smoking Correct Answer BCE
A postpartum woman who is bottle-feeding her newborn asks
the nurse, About how much should my
