A nurse is assisting with a vaginal delivery. What is the most important action to take when the fetal head crowns?
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Question 2 of 70
A laboring person on oxytocin for induction of labor should have continuous monitoring of the fetal heart rate. How often should the nurse assess the fetal heart rate?
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Question 3 of 70
A pregnant patient is at 24 weeks gestation and reports feeling nauseous after eating. What is the most appropriate recommendation for the nurse to make?
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Question 4 of 70
A nurse is educating a pregnant patient about the importance of folic acid during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates effective teaching?
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Question 5 of 70
A nurse is caring for a postpartum person with a diagnosis of uterine atony. What is the most appropriate first action to take?
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Question 6 of 70
The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient who is 30 weeks gestation and reports pain in the lower abdomen and back. What should the nurse do first?
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Question 7 of 70
A pregnant patient reports nausea and vomiting and asks the nurse about ways to manage these symptoms. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make?
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Question 8 of 70
A pregnant patient is at 34 weeks gestation and reports sudden sharp abdominal pain and difficulty breathing. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 9 of 70
A nurse is caring for a patient in labor who is receiving oxytocin for induction. Which of the following is a priority assessment for the nurse?
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Question 10 of 70
A 37-week gravid client states that she noticed a 'white liquid' leaking from her breasts during a recent shower.
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Question 11 of 70
A patient with a history of hypertension is giving birth. During delivery, the staff was not able to stabilize the patient's blood pressure. As a result, the patient died shortly after delivery. This is an example of what type of death?
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Question 12 of 70
A nurse is educating a pregnant patient who is at 30 weeks gestation about safe physical activity. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse prioritize?
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Question 13 of 70
A nurse is assessing a pregnant patient at 34 weeks gestation who reports feeling itchy and has noticed jaundice. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect?
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Question 14 of 70
A pregnant patient at 32 weeks gestation is concerned about gestational diabetes. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
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Question 15 of 70
A nurse is assisting a laboring person with an epidural. What is the most important nursing intervention prior to the procedure?
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Question 16 of 70
What is true about the morula stage of development?
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Question 17 of 70
A woman in labor begins to experience severe chest pain and difficulty breathing. What should the nurse suspect?
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Question 18 of 70
A pregnant woman weighs 90.9 kg. The nurse is educating the patient on complications that the patient may be at risk for during pregnancy. Which response by the patient indicates that she understands?
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Question 19 of 70
During the postpartum period, a nurse is caring for a birthing person who is receiving uterotonic medications. The nurse's assessment reveals a boggy and enlarged uterus. What is the nurse's immediate action?
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Question 20 of 70
A biophysical profile is performed on a pregnant patient. The results show a nonreactive stress test (NST), three episodes of fetal breathing movements (FBMs), limited gross movements, opening and closing of the hand indicating the presence of fetal tone, and adequate amniotic fluid index (AFI). What is the correct interpretation of this test result?
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Question 21 of 70
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who has a history of gestational hypertension. Which intervention is most important to reduce the risk of complications?
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Question 22 of 70
A patient in labor is experiencing vaginal bleeding with no pain. What is the most likely cause?
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Question 23 of 70
Which is an expected characteristic of amniotic fluid?
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Question 24 of 70
A client is in the 10th week of her pregnancy. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect the client to exhibit? Select all that apply.
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Question 25 of 70
A couple is preparing to interview obstetric primary care providers to determine who they will go to for care during their pregnancy and delivery.
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Question 26 of 70
A nurse is educating a pregnant patient on the importance of folic acid. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates that the teaching has been effective?
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Question 27 of 70
A postpartum person is experiencing a headache after delivery. What is the most appropriate initial nursing action?
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Question 28 of 70
The nurse is reviewing the procedure for alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) screening with a patient at 16 weeks’ gestation. What sample will be collected for the initial screening process?
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Question 29 of 70
A nurse is preparing a laboring person for an epidural. What is the most important nursing action prior to the procedure?
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Question 30 of 70
A nurse is preparing to administer a postpartum tetanus shot. What is the most important action before administering the shot?
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Question 31 of 70
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who has a BMI of 30. Which of the following complications is the patient at increased risk for during pregnancy?
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Question 32 of 70
What is the most common indication for performing an episiotomy?
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Question 33 of 70
A pregnant patient at 36 weeks gestation reports sudden swelling of the face and hands. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 34 of 70
A nurse is caring for a laboring person in the first stage of labor. What is the priority assessment during this stage?
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Question 35 of 70
A patient in labor is undergoing an epidural block and is given intravenous fluid. What is the purpose of this?
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Question 36 of 70
A nurse is educating a pregnant patient about warning signs to report during pregnancy. Which of the following statements indicates that the teaching has been effective?
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Question 37 of 70
Which of the following is the most important nursing intervention for a laboring person who is receiving oxytocin for induction of labor?
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Question 38 of 70
A nurse is caring for a postpartum person who is experiencing a boggy uterus. What is the priority intervention?
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Question 39 of 70
What is the priority intervention for a laboring person with a suspected uterine rupture?
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Question 40 of 70
When is the earliest interval that chorionic villus sampling (CVS) can be performed during pregnancy?
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Question 41 of 70
A nurse is preparing a laboring person for an epidural block. What is the nurse's priority action before the procedure?
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Question 42 of 70
A nurse is caring for a laboring person who is experiencing fetal tachycardia. What is the priority intervention?
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Question 43 of 70
The nurse discusses sexual intimacy with a pregnant couple. Which of the following should be included in the teaching plan?
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Question 44 of 70
A 36-week gestation gravid lies flat on her back.
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Question 45 of 70
The normal volume of amniotic fluid is approximately _______________ mL at 37 weeks’ gestation.
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Question 46 of 70
A 30-year-old pregnant patient is at 36 weeks gestation and expresses concerns about swelling in her legs. Which of the following assessments is most important for the nurse to make?
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Question 47 of 70
Because nausea and vomiting are such common complaints of pregnant women, the nurse provides anticipatory guidance to a 6-week gestation client by telling her to do which of the following?
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Question 48 of 70
A nurse is assessing a pregnant patient who is at 38 weeks gestation and reports a sudden decrease in fetal movement. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 49 of 70
A nurse is assessing a pregnant patient at 28 weeks gestation who reports occasional dizziness and fainting. What should the nurse assess first?
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Question 50 of 70
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Which of the following interventions should be implemented first?
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Question 51 of 70
A woman, 6 weeks pregnant, is having a vaginal examination. Which of the following would the practitioner expect to find?
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Question 52 of 70
A nurse is assessing a postpartum person for signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What is the most common sign of DVT in the postpartum period?
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Question 53 of 70
When assessing the fruit intake of a pregnant client, the nurse notes that the client usually eats 1 piece of fruit per day and drinks a 12 oz glass of fruit juice per day. Which of the following is the most important communication for the nurse to make?
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Question 54 of 70
The nurse is educating a pregnant patient at 30 weeks gestation on the signs and symptoms of preterm labor. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the patient to report immediately?
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Question 55 of 70
A pregnant patient at 24 weeks gestation reports pain in the lower abdomen and back. What is the nurse's first priority action?
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Question 56 of 70
The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient who is at 14 weeks gestation and reports light vaginal bleeding. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 57 of 70
A woman delivers a fetal demise that has lanugo covering the entire body, nails that are present on the fingers and toes, but eyes that are still fused. Prior to the death, the mother stated that she had felt quickening. Based on this information, the nurse knows that the baby is about how many weeks’ gestation?
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Question 58 of 70
A nurse is educating a pregnant patient about the importance of folic acid supplementation. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
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Question 59 of 70
What alternative could the nurse suggest to someone practicing pica?
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Question 60 of 70
What is the embryonic membrane that contains fingerlike projections on its surface, which attach to the uterine wall?
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Question 61 of 70
A client who was seen in the prenatal clinic at 20 weeks’ gestation weighed 128 lb at that time. Approximately how many pounds would the nurse expect the client to weigh at her next visit at 24 weeks’ gestation?
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Question 62 of 70
Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action for a patient who has been administered an epidural block and is now experiencing hypotension?
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Question 63 of 70
A patient with a history of gestational diabetes is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. What is the most important factor to monitor during labor?
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Question 64 of 70
A nurse is monitoring a laboring person who is receiving oxytocin for labor induction. What is the priority assessment during oxytocin infusion?
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Question 65 of 70
Which foods equal 1 ounce serving size from the grain group? Select all that apply.
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Question 66 of 70
What part of the fetal body derives from the mesoderm?
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Question 67 of 70
A pregnant patient at 30 weeks gestation reports swelling in her legs and feet. Which intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to recommend?
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Question 68 of 70
A 38-week pregnant patient in active labor is experiencing frequent and painful contractions. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse?
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Question 69 of 70
The nurse is providing prenatal education to a pregnant patient about the signs of labor. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse instruct the patient to report immediately?
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Question 70 of 70
A woman missed her menstrual period 1 week ago and has come to the doctor’s office for a pregnancy test. Which placental hormone is measured in pregnancy tests?
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