NURS 327 EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
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When admitting a client to the labor and delivery unit, which is the priority assessment? -
(ANSWER)contraction frequency and duration
Uterine tachysystole - (ANSWER)more than 5 contractions in 10 minutes
What can uterine tachysytole put the fetus at risk for ? - (ANSWER)decreased fetal oxygenation
*requires immediate action*
If amniotic membranes have ruptured, assess for... - (ANSWER)time
amount
color
odor
Why is it important for a client in labor to maintain an empty bladder? - (ANSWER)To ensure that fetal
descent is not impaired
To prevent damage to the bladder from uterine compression
Misprostol - (ANSWER)causes cervical ripening and contractions
Misprostol adverse effects - (ANSWER)uterine tachysystole
*should not be given to clients who have had a previous cesarean birth or major uterine surgery*
Dinoprostone - (ANSWER)one time dose administered vaginally used to ripen the cervix
Oxytocin - (ANSWER)cause uterine contractions once the cervix is favorable or when contractions need
to be stronger or more regular to dilate the cervix. It is also used after birth to control postpartum
hemorrhage.
, NURS 327 EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | NEWEST VERSION | BRAND NEW VERSION!
Oxytocin adverse effects - (ANSWER)blood pressure elevation
water intoxication
decreased urine output
uterine tachysystole
fetal hypoxia
cardiac arrhythmias
nausea and vomiting
What is the highest priority after birth of the fetus? - (ANSWER)Establishing the newborn's airway
fetal occiput - (ANSWER)most rounded and smooth surface of the fetal head, is best at fitting through
the pelvis and dilating the cervix when it is turned in a right anterio
Passageway - (ANSWER)pelvis
Passanger - (ANSWER)fetus, umbillical cord, and placenta
Powers - (ANSWER)contractions
Position - (ANSWER)change frequently and remain physically active during labor when safe to do so
Psyche - (ANSWER)mothers psychological response
True labor contractions - (ANSWER)occur at regular intervals, gradually increase in duration and
intensity, and shorten in frequency
False labor contractions - (ANSWER)irregular with no change in duration, intensity, or frequency
ANSWERS | NEWEST VERSION | BRAND NEW VERSION!
When admitting a client to the labor and delivery unit, which is the priority assessment? -
(ANSWER)contraction frequency and duration
Uterine tachysystole - (ANSWER)more than 5 contractions in 10 minutes
What can uterine tachysytole put the fetus at risk for ? - (ANSWER)decreased fetal oxygenation
*requires immediate action*
If amniotic membranes have ruptured, assess for... - (ANSWER)time
amount
color
odor
Why is it important for a client in labor to maintain an empty bladder? - (ANSWER)To ensure that fetal
descent is not impaired
To prevent damage to the bladder from uterine compression
Misprostol - (ANSWER)causes cervical ripening and contractions
Misprostol adverse effects - (ANSWER)uterine tachysystole
*should not be given to clients who have had a previous cesarean birth or major uterine surgery*
Dinoprostone - (ANSWER)one time dose administered vaginally used to ripen the cervix
Oxytocin - (ANSWER)cause uterine contractions once the cervix is favorable or when contractions need
to be stronger or more regular to dilate the cervix. It is also used after birth to control postpartum
hemorrhage.
, NURS 327 EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | NEWEST VERSION | BRAND NEW VERSION!
Oxytocin adverse effects - (ANSWER)blood pressure elevation
water intoxication
decreased urine output
uterine tachysystole
fetal hypoxia
cardiac arrhythmias
nausea and vomiting
What is the highest priority after birth of the fetus? - (ANSWER)Establishing the newborn's airway
fetal occiput - (ANSWER)most rounded and smooth surface of the fetal head, is best at fitting through
the pelvis and dilating the cervix when it is turned in a right anterio
Passageway - (ANSWER)pelvis
Passanger - (ANSWER)fetus, umbillical cord, and placenta
Powers - (ANSWER)contractions
Position - (ANSWER)change frequently and remain physically active during labor when safe to do so
Psyche - (ANSWER)mothers psychological response
True labor contractions - (ANSWER)occur at regular intervals, gradually increase in duration and
intensity, and shorten in frequency
False labor contractions - (ANSWER)irregular with no change in duration, intensity, or frequency
