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What is the primary purpose of performing an amniotomy during labor?
What is the primary purpose of performing an amniotomy during labor?
- To assess for fetal lung maturity.
- To reduce the risk of umbilical cord prolapse.
- To induce or accelerate labor. (correct)
- To prevent postpartum hemorrhage.
Which of the following findings would be a contraindication for performing an external version?
Which of the following findings would be a contraindication for performing an external version?
- Singleton fetus in breech presentation.
- Reactive non-stress test (NST).
- Previous cesarean birth. (correct)
- Adequate amniotic fluid volume.
A patient is receiving oxytocin for labor induction. Which assessment finding requires immediate nursing intervention?
A patient is receiving oxytocin for labor induction. Which assessment finding requires immediate nursing intervention?
- Fetal heart rate (FHR) consistently in the 140s.
- Maternal blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg.
- Uterine contractions occurring every 2 minutes, lasting 90 seconds. (correct)
- Gradual increase in cervical dilation from 3 cm to 4 cm in 2 hours.
Which of the following is the most critical nursing action when a prolapsed umbilical cord is suspected?
Which of the following is the most critical nursing action when a prolapsed umbilical cord is suspected?
During a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), which assessment finding is most indicative of a potential uterine rupture?
During a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), which assessment finding is most indicative of a potential uterine rupture?
What is the primary rationale for using the McRoberts maneuver in a shoulder dystocia situation?
What is the primary rationale for using the McRoberts maneuver in a shoulder dystocia situation?
Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention following an amniotic fluid embolism?
Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention following an amniotic fluid embolism?
A patient at 39 weeks gestation with preeclampsia is being induced. Which Bishop score indicates readiness for labor?
A patient at 39 weeks gestation with preeclampsia is being induced. Which Bishop score indicates readiness for labor?
Following a forceps-assisted delivery, the nurse should prioritize assessment for which maternal complication?
Following a forceps-assisted delivery, the nurse should prioritize assessment for which maternal complication?
What is the primary rationale against using a 'classical' uterine incision during a cesarean birth?
What is the primary rationale against using a 'classical' uterine incision during a cesarean birth?
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Amniotomy
Amniotomy
Artificial rupture of membranes (AROM) to induce/accelerate labor or assess amniotic fluid.
External Version
External Version
Turning a fetus from breech to vertex presentation before labor.
Bishop Score
Bishop Score
Determines maternal readiness for labor by evaluating cervical factors.
Induction of Labor
Induction of Labor
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Augmentation of Labor
Augmentation of Labor
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Forceps-Assisted Birth
Forceps-Assisted Birth
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Vacuum-Assisted Birth
Vacuum-Assisted Birth
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Cesarean Birth
Cesarean Birth
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VBAC
VBAC
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Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
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