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.

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

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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.”</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential adverse effect of pudendal block?

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

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