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Which assessment is typically part of the prenatal care evaluation?
Which assessment is typically part of the prenatal care evaluation?
- Monitoring fetal heart rate
- Checking the fetal position
- Reviewing baseline data (correct)
- Assessing maternal vital signs
What distinguishes true labor contractions from false labor contractions?
What distinguishes true labor contractions from false labor contractions?
- Not responsive to walking or position change
- High, posterior cervix
- Irregular or temporary regularity
- Regular with increasing intensity and frequency (correct)
Which condition might be indicated by the presence of protein in the urinalysis during pregnancy?
Which condition might be indicated by the presence of protein in the urinalysis during pregnancy?
- Urinary tract infection
- Gestational diabetes
- Gestational hypertension
- Preeclampsia (correct)
What maternal age factor is essential for assessing pregnancy risk?
What maternal age factor is essential for assessing pregnancy risk?
In assessing the onset of labor, what cervical changes are indicative of true labor?
In assessing the onset of labor, what cervical changes are indicative of true labor?
Which maternal neuro assessment is crucial during pregnancy?
Which maternal neuro assessment is crucial during pregnancy?
What is an essential part of the admission labs for pregnant patients?
What is an essential part of the admission labs for pregnant patients?
'Engagement variable' in relation to the fetus refers to its:
'Engagement variable' in relation to the fetus refers to its:
What defines Retained Placenta during childbirth?
What defines Retained Placenta during childbirth?
During Stage 4 of labor, what signs should be checked for indicating post-birth danger?
During Stage 4 of labor, what signs should be checked for indicating post-birth danger?
What is the correct sequence for the delivery of shoulders in childbirth?
What is the correct sequence for the delivery of shoulders in childbirth?
During immediate post-birth, what is considered a normal range for maternal pulse rate?
During immediate post-birth, what is considered a normal range for maternal pulse rate?
What should be done in case of uterine atony during childbirth?
What should be done in case of uterine atony during childbirth?
Which degree of perineal interruption involves a straight incision from the vaginal opening towards the anus?
Which degree of perineal interruption involves a straight incision from the vaginal opening towards the anus?
During Cesarean birth, what combination of drugs is used in light general anesthesia?
During Cesarean birth, what combination of drugs is used in light general anesthesia?
Which phase of labor involves pushing from 10 cm dilation to the delivery of the neonate?
Which phase of labor involves pushing from 10 cm dilation to the delivery of the neonate?
What are signs of impending birth that a nurse should be alert for?
What are signs of impending birth that a nurse should be alert for?
What is done during controlled delivery of the head in the second stage of labor?
What is done during controlled delivery of the head in the second stage of labor?
What is the average duration of descent through the maternal pelvis for nullipara women?
What is the average duration of descent through the maternal pelvis for nullipara women?
What is the main purpose of a bulb syringe or suction catheter during the delivery process?
What is the main purpose of a bulb syringe or suction catheter during the delivery process?
When is light general anesthesia used during Cesarean birth?
When is light general anesthesia used during Cesarean birth?
What is one of the responsibilities of nurses during birth preparation?
What is one of the responsibilities of nurses during birth preparation?
What is the major drawback of epidural anesthesia?
What is the major drawback of epidural anesthesia?
Which type of anesthesia is injected into the soft tissues of the perineum for repair?
Which type of anesthesia is injected into the soft tissues of the perineum for repair?
What is the purpose of sedation in labor?
What is the purpose of sedation in labor?
When is a pudendal block typically used?
When is a pudendal block typically used?
Which anesthesia type allows the patient to remain awake, alert, and almost totally pain-free during labor?
Which anesthesia type allows the patient to remain awake, alert, and almost totally pain-free during labor?
What risk is associated with using epidurals or spinals in patients with bleeding tendencies?
What risk is associated with using epidurals or spinals in patients with bleeding tendencies?
Which medication is typically used for treating moderate to severe recurring pain during labor?
Which medication is typically used for treating moderate to severe recurring pain during labor?
Which of the following is NOT assessed during the intrapartum nursing assessment?
Which of the following is NOT assessed during the intrapartum nursing assessment?
Which of the following maneuvers is used to determine the position and number of fetuses, as well as the fetal lie?
Which of the following maneuvers is used to determine the position and number of fetuses, as well as the fetal lie?
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary forces of labor?
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary forces of labor?
What is the fetal position called when the occiput (back of the fetal head) is directly facing the mother's anterior (front) side?
What is the fetal position called when the occiput (back of the fetal head) is directly facing the mother's anterior (front) side?
Which of the following is NOT a nursing intervention during the intrapartum period?
Which of the following is NOT a nursing intervention during the intrapartum period?
What is the purpose of the 'fern test' during the assessment of rupture of membranes?
What is the purpose of the 'fern test' during the assessment of rupture of membranes?
Which of the following describes the 'decrement' phase of a contraction?
Which of the following describes the 'decrement' phase of a contraction?
What is the term used to describe the state of the mother's psyche, which is considered one of the primary forces of labor?
What is the term used to describe the state of the mother's psyche, which is considered one of the primary forces of labor?
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