1
Swift River Maternal-Newborn
Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
Miranda Johnson Ans: Educational Needs - Increased acuity
© 2026 Assignment
Fall Risk - Increased acuity: Related to pregnancy and changes
in balance and center of gravity.
Guru01 - Stuvia
Expert
Health change - Increased acuity: Related to active labor and
change in health status.
Pain level - Increased acuity: Related to increased pain level of
7-8 out of 10.
Physiological Needs - Increased acuity: Related to active labor,
increased pain, and desire for epidural.
Sensorium Needs - Normal acuity
Miranda Johnson Ans: Risk for Impaired Urinary Elimination
Risk for Maternal Injury
Deficient knowledge
Risk for Fall
Miranda Johnson Ans: Scenario 1:
, 2
1. Review prenatal record
2. Witness signing of epidural
3. Initiate IV bolus per order
4. Gather epidural medications
5. Monitor patient
© 2026 Assignment
Scenario 2:
Guru01 - Stuvia
1. Educate patient
Expert
2. Assess maternal and fetal wellbeing
3. Encourage repositioning
4. Reassess patient's understanding
Scenario 3:
1. Turn epidural pump off.
2. Lower HOB, elevate foot
3. Rapid infusion (bolus)
4. Apply NRB 10L
5. Consider administration of Ephedrine.
Scenario 4:
, 3
1. Continually monitor
2. Administer Ephedrine
3. Notify the charge nurse
4. Administer pre-op meds
5. Offer reassurance
© 2026 Assignment
Scenario 5:
Guru01 - Stuvia
1. Maintain efficient, timely
Expert
2. Thoroughly document
3. Discuss patient load
4. Always sign out
5. NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING
Carly Madison Ans: Educational Needs - Increased acuity:
Status assessment reports she is a G1 having attended
childbirth classes, but first-time mothers require focused
education and reinforcement of concepts learned.
Fall Risk - Normal acuity
Health change - Normal acuity
Pain level - Increased acuity: Status assessment indicates a
pain level of 4/10, desiring an unmedicated birth.
Swift River Maternal-Newborn
Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
Miranda Johnson Ans: Educational Needs - Increased acuity
© 2026 Assignment
Fall Risk - Increased acuity: Related to pregnancy and changes
in balance and center of gravity.
Guru01 - Stuvia
Expert
Health change - Increased acuity: Related to active labor and
change in health status.
Pain level - Increased acuity: Related to increased pain level of
7-8 out of 10.
Physiological Needs - Increased acuity: Related to active labor,
increased pain, and desire for epidural.
Sensorium Needs - Normal acuity
Miranda Johnson Ans: Risk for Impaired Urinary Elimination
Risk for Maternal Injury
Deficient knowledge
Risk for Fall
Miranda Johnson Ans: Scenario 1:
, 2
1. Review prenatal record
2. Witness signing of epidural
3. Initiate IV bolus per order
4. Gather epidural medications
5. Monitor patient
© 2026 Assignment
Scenario 2:
Guru01 - Stuvia
1. Educate patient
Expert
2. Assess maternal and fetal wellbeing
3. Encourage repositioning
4. Reassess patient's understanding
Scenario 3:
1. Turn epidural pump off.
2. Lower HOB, elevate foot
3. Rapid infusion (bolus)
4. Apply NRB 10L
5. Consider administration of Ephedrine.
Scenario 4:
, 3
1. Continually monitor
2. Administer Ephedrine
3. Notify the charge nurse
4. Administer pre-op meds
5. Offer reassurance
© 2026 Assignment
Scenario 5:
Guru01 - Stuvia
1. Maintain efficient, timely
Expert
2. Thoroughly document
3. Discuss patient load
4. Always sign out
5. NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING
Carly Madison Ans: Educational Needs - Increased acuity:
Status assessment reports she is a G1 having attended
childbirth classes, but first-time mothers require focused
education and reinforcement of concepts learned.
Fall Risk - Normal acuity
Health change - Normal acuity
Pain level - Increased acuity: Status assessment indicates a
pain level of 4/10, desiring an unmedicated birth.
