Vaginal Delivery Nursing Interventions
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What type of tocolytic is typically administered to inhibit contractions during preterm labor?

  • Morphine
  • Terbutaline (correct)
  • Fentanyl
  • Oxytocin

    • Which phase of labor is characterized by limited pain and a favorable reaction to medications like Oxytocin?

  • Hypotonic (correct)
  • Latent
  • Active
  • Hypertonic

    • What is the most common surgical procedure performed for delivery when vaginal birth poses risks to the mother or the baby?

  • Episiotomy
  • Vacuum Extraction
  • Cesarean Section (correct)
  • Forceps Delivery

    • During the first hour after birth, which vital sign should be obtained as part of nursing care?

    <p>Blood Pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nursing intervention is recommended to assess the effectiveness of uterine contractions following childbirth?

    <p>Assess lochia every 15 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of monitoring fetal heart tones during labor?

    <p>To promote fetal oxygenation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nursing intervention is essential to support a mother during labor and birth?

    <p>Provide a quiet environment and privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nursing action is appropriate when a woman experiences the urge to bear down during labor?

    <p>Support and guide fetal head through birth canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation is a Cesarean section commonly performed during labor?

    <p>After diagnosis of placental abruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nurse do if a woman is experiencing precipitous delivery outside a hospital setting?

    <p>Deliver the fetal head between contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intervention should a nurse perform if a nuchal cord is present during delivery?

    <p>Apply slight pressure to control delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended nursing intervention to optimize uterine activity during vaginal delivery?

    <p>Nipple stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key step in monitoring uterine contractions for dysfunctional patterns?

    <p>Palpation and electronic monitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a nurse help prevent unnecessary fatigue during labor?

    <p>Checking the client’s ability to cope with pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is crucial to prevent complications of labor for the client and infant?

    <p>Assessing maternal vital signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended way to promote relaxation during labor?

    <p>Giving back rubs and promoting a comfortable position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the nurse palpate the uterus and assess the lochia after birth following labor of hypotonic contractions?

    <p>Every 15 minutes for the first hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

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