NUR 2030: Maternity exam 1 Questions With Complete
Solutions
________________ ______________: when the placenta is
implanted near or over the cervial opening (cervical os)
placenta previa
_____________ variability is an indication that the fetus has a
healthy _____________ system
moderate, nervous
_____________ is a tocolytic drug that is contraindicated in
women with a history of heart disease due to its potential to
cause tachycardia and other cardiovascular issues.
terbutaline
______________ is a commonly used tocolytic agent that works
by relaxing the smooth muscles of the uterus, helping to stop
contractions and delay preterm labor.
terbutaline
___________ refers to the process when the baby's head begins
to move down into the birth canal during labor. This is a key
part of the _____________ Stage of labor.
descent, second
___________ ____________ is the ideal fetal position for labor,
where the baby’s head is directed toward the mother's spine and
,facing downward. This position is associated with the most
efficient and easiest delivery.
occiput anterior
a _______________ ___________ typically involves the
following components:
- fetal tone
- fetal movement
- fetal breathing movements
- amniotic fluid volume
- FHR (reactivity)
biophysical profile
a mild contraction is characterized by the uterus feeling
_________, but not rigid when palpating.
firm
A normal fetal breathing movement in the biophysical profile
(BPP) is defined as at least one episode of fetal breathing for
at least ____ seconds within a ______-minute observation
period.
30, 30
A BPP is typically done in the last trimester and is a noninvasive
test to assess the ____________ of a __________ during
pregnancy. The maximum score is ______
health, fetus, 10
, abruptio placentae: the _________________ of the placenta
from the uterine wall _________________. Very high risk of
maternal-fetal ________________. Will present with
__________ red vaginal bleeding with _____________
abdominal pain.
separation, prematurely, mortality, dark, severe
If spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM) occurs and
the fetal heart rate shows decelerations, the priority nursing
intervention is to ______________ the mother to relieve
pressure on the umbilical cord.
reposition
The first step in calculating the due date using Naegele's Rule is
to ____________ _______ months from the _________ day of
the last menstrual period (LMP).
subtract 3, first
What is Naegele's rule?
subtract 3 months from first day of LMP, then add 7 days and
adjust year
the primary purpose of tocolytic agents is to __________
____________ ___________ by ______________ uterine
contractions
stop preterm birth, inhibiting
Solutions
________________ ______________: when the placenta is
implanted near or over the cervial opening (cervical os)
placenta previa
_____________ variability is an indication that the fetus has a
healthy _____________ system
moderate, nervous
_____________ is a tocolytic drug that is contraindicated in
women with a history of heart disease due to its potential to
cause tachycardia and other cardiovascular issues.
terbutaline
______________ is a commonly used tocolytic agent that works
by relaxing the smooth muscles of the uterus, helping to stop
contractions and delay preterm labor.
terbutaline
___________ refers to the process when the baby's head begins
to move down into the birth canal during labor. This is a key
part of the _____________ Stage of labor.
descent, second
___________ ____________ is the ideal fetal position for labor,
where the baby’s head is directed toward the mother's spine and
,facing downward. This position is associated with the most
efficient and easiest delivery.
occiput anterior
a _______________ ___________ typically involves the
following components:
- fetal tone
- fetal movement
- fetal breathing movements
- amniotic fluid volume
- FHR (reactivity)
biophysical profile
a mild contraction is characterized by the uterus feeling
_________, but not rigid when palpating.
firm
A normal fetal breathing movement in the biophysical profile
(BPP) is defined as at least one episode of fetal breathing for
at least ____ seconds within a ______-minute observation
period.
30, 30
A BPP is typically done in the last trimester and is a noninvasive
test to assess the ____________ of a __________ during
pregnancy. The maximum score is ______
health, fetus, 10
, abruptio placentae: the _________________ of the placenta
from the uterine wall _________________. Very high risk of
maternal-fetal ________________. Will present with
__________ red vaginal bleeding with _____________
abdominal pain.
separation, prematurely, mortality, dark, severe
If spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM) occurs and
the fetal heart rate shows decelerations, the priority nursing
intervention is to ______________ the mother to relieve
pressure on the umbilical cord.
reposition
The first step in calculating the due date using Naegele's Rule is
to ____________ _______ months from the _________ day of
the last menstrual period (LMP).
subtract 3, first
What is Naegele's rule?
subtract 3 months from first day of LMP, then add 7 days and
adjust year
the primary purpose of tocolytic agents is to __________
____________ ___________ by ______________ uterine
contractions
stop preterm birth, inhibiting
