MCN Chapter 9 Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
The nurse is describing true and false labor to a patient. What
statement by the patient would indicate that she understands the
difference? -
correct answer ✅"True labor contractions cause cervical changes."
What is the short phase of labor usually called? -
correct answer ✅Transition phase
Which maternal positions are considered appropriate for labor? -
correct answer ✅- side lying
- sitting
- standing
- walking
Powers, as one of the "7 ps" refers to what? -
correct answer ✅The uterine contractions and pushing efforts
What are signs that indicate that the placenta is separating from
the uterus? -
correct answer ✅- a gush of blood coming from the uterus
- the umbilical cord lengthens
,MCN Chapter 9 Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
What occurs immediately after birth to promotes mother-infant
bonding? -
correct answer ✅skin-to-skin contact between mom and baby
What is the stage of labor where it is most appropriate to push? -
correct answer ✅Second stage
What does a station of -1 mean? -
correct answer ✅the fetal head is 1 cm above the ischial spines
A woman is admitted in labor. Her hemoglobin ins 12.6 g/dL. What
does this indicate? -
correct answer ✅The patient has a normal hemoglobin level
A contration begins at 11:00:00 and ended at 11:00:30. The next
contraction began at 11:05:00. How far apart are the contractions -
correct answer ✅5 minutes
A patient in the active stage of labor begins to experience nausea
and has become very irritable. Wha does this suggest is happening?
, MCN Chapter 9 Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
-
correct answer ✅She is moving into the transition phase of labor
A patients membranes ruptured, and the contractions have become
more intense over the last few minutes. Her BP is 122/80, and the
respiratory rate is 32 bpm. She is 6 cm dilated. She reports a feeling
of numbness and tingling of her fingers. Which nursing action is
appropriate for this situation? -
correct answer ✅Ask her to breathe into a paper bag
A nurse is providing care for a patient in active labor. What are signs
that should be reported to the charge nurse IMMEDIATELY? -
correct answer ✅- FHR of 200 bpm
- Membranes rupture with greenish fluid noted
- Patient has vaginal bleeding
A labor patient requested medication for pain and the Dr. ordered
butorphanol 1mg IV. The patients wants to know if it is safe for the
baby, how should the nurse respond? -
correct answer ✅"I am giving you a small dose so that the peak
effect wears off before the baby is born. That reduces the risk of of
harm to the baby."
Questions and Answers 2026
The nurse is describing true and false labor to a patient. What
statement by the patient would indicate that she understands the
difference? -
correct answer ✅"True labor contractions cause cervical changes."
What is the short phase of labor usually called? -
correct answer ✅Transition phase
Which maternal positions are considered appropriate for labor? -
correct answer ✅- side lying
- sitting
- standing
- walking
Powers, as one of the "7 ps" refers to what? -
correct answer ✅The uterine contractions and pushing efforts
What are signs that indicate that the placenta is separating from
the uterus? -
correct answer ✅- a gush of blood coming from the uterus
- the umbilical cord lengthens
,MCN Chapter 9 Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
What occurs immediately after birth to promotes mother-infant
bonding? -
correct answer ✅skin-to-skin contact between mom and baby
What is the stage of labor where it is most appropriate to push? -
correct answer ✅Second stage
What does a station of -1 mean? -
correct answer ✅the fetal head is 1 cm above the ischial spines
A woman is admitted in labor. Her hemoglobin ins 12.6 g/dL. What
does this indicate? -
correct answer ✅The patient has a normal hemoglobin level
A contration begins at 11:00:00 and ended at 11:00:30. The next
contraction began at 11:05:00. How far apart are the contractions -
correct answer ✅5 minutes
A patient in the active stage of labor begins to experience nausea
and has become very irritable. Wha does this suggest is happening?
, MCN Chapter 9 Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
-
correct answer ✅She is moving into the transition phase of labor
A patients membranes ruptured, and the contractions have become
more intense over the last few minutes. Her BP is 122/80, and the
respiratory rate is 32 bpm. She is 6 cm dilated. She reports a feeling
of numbness and tingling of her fingers. Which nursing action is
appropriate for this situation? -
correct answer ✅Ask her to breathe into a paper bag
A nurse is providing care for a patient in active labor. What are signs
that should be reported to the charge nurse IMMEDIATELY? -
correct answer ✅- FHR of 200 bpm
- Membranes rupture with greenish fluid noted
- Patient has vaginal bleeding
A labor patient requested medication for pain and the Dr. ordered
butorphanol 1mg IV. The patients wants to know if it is safe for the
baby, how should the nurse respond? -
correct answer ✅"I am giving you a small dose so that the peak
effect wears off before the baby is born. That reduces the risk of of
harm to the baby."
