Maternity Exam 2 Hesi Questions And Answers

Maternity Exam 2 Hesi Questions And Answers The nurse is providing instructions to a pregnant client who is scheduled for an amniocentesis. What instruction should the nurse provide? A. Strict bed rest is required after the procedure. B. Hospitalization is necessary for 24 hours after the procedure. C. An informed consent needs to be signed before the procedure. D. A fever is expected after the procedure because of the trauma to the abdomen. - ANS-C The nurse has performed a nonstress test on pregnant client and is reviewing the fetal monitor strip. The nurse interprets the test as reactive. How should the nurse document this finding? A. Normal B. Abnormal C. The need for further evaluation D. That findings were difficult to interpret - ANS-A The nurse is monitoring a client in labor. The nurse suspects umbilical cord compression if which is noted on the external monitor tracing during a contraction? A. Variability B.Accelerations C. Early decelerations D. Variable decelerations - ANS-D The nurse is admitting a pregnant client to the labor room and attaches an external electronic fetal monitor to the client's abdomen. After attachment of the electronic fetal monitor, what is the next nursing action? A. Identify the types of accelerations. B. Assess the baseline fetal heart rate. C. Determine the intensity of the contractions. D .Determine the frequency of the contractions. - ANS-B The nurse has been working with a laboring client and notes that she has been pushing effectively for 1 hour. What is the client's primary physiological need at this time? A. Ambulation B. Rest between contractions C. Change positions frequently D. Consume oral food and fluids - ANS-B The nurse notes hypotonia, irritability, and a poor sucking reflex in a full-term newborn on admission to the nursery. The nurse suspects fetal alcohol syndrome and is aware that which additional sign would be consistent with this syndrome? A.Length of 19 inches B. Abnormal palmar creases C. Birth weight of 6 lb, 14 oz 4. D. Head circumference appropriate for gestational age - ANS-B The nurse administers erythromycin ointment (0.5%) to the eyes of a newborn and the mother asks the nurse why this is performed. Which explanation is best for the nurse to provide about neonatal eye prophylaxis? A. Protects the newborn's eyes from possible infections acquired while hospitalized. B. Prevents cataracts in the newborn born to a woman who is susceptible to rubella. C. Minimizes the spread of microorganisms to the newborn from invasive procedures during labor CONTINUES....