Crowning in Fetal Development

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When 3 to __ cm of the fetal head is visible at the vaginal opening, this is known as crowning.

4

A primiparous woman in active labour would be between 4 to __ cm dilated.

10

The health care provider performs a nitrazine paper test and the nurse observes the strip paper to be deep blue in colour. What is the significance of this assessment?

  • The fluid is alkaline and most likely amniotic fluid. (correct)
  • The woman is at risk for placenta previa.
  • The woman is in the active phase of labour.
  • The fluid is acidic and is most likely urine.

Which statement made by an expectant mother demonstrates understanding of home birth?

<p>“I am low risk so home birth can be safe.” (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What signs of respiratory distress in the newborn should be reported immediately? (Select all that apply.)

<p>Grunting respirations (A), Flaring of the nostrils (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A health care provider (HCP) informs a nurse that the woman has a laceration that extends through the anal sphincter into the rectal mucosa. Based on the definition, what does the nurse document, per the HCP, as the description of this laceration?

<p>Fourth degree (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse effect of pudendal block?

<p>Vaginal hematoma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What interventions should a nurse expect to implement after an epidural block is placed?

<p>Frequent monitoring of blood pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important risk a nurse would assess for after an amniotomy?

<p>Umbilical cord prolapse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is aware that magnesium sulphate is used for which of the following purposes?

<p>To protect the neurological status of a fetus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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