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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)

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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?

Blood Pressure (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Assess lochia every 15 minutes (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To promote fetal oxygenation (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Provide a quiet environment and privacy (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Support and guide fetal head through birth canal (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

After diagnosis of placental abruption (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Deliver the fetal head between contractions (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Apply slight pressure to control delivery (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Nipple stimulation (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Palpation and electronic monitor (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can a nurse help prevent unnecessary fatigue during labor?

Checking the client’s ability to cope with pain (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Assessing maternal vital signs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended way to promote relaxation during labor?

Giving back rubs and promoting a comfortable position (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Every 15 minutes for the first hour (B) Signup and view all the answers