HESI RN · Framing Comfort During the Childbirth Process
Question 1 of 39
What are the normal signs of placental separation?
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Question 2 of 39
What determines the type of deceleration pattern?
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Question 3 of 39
What corresponds to contractions every 3 minutes lasting 60 seconds?
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Question 4 of 39
To decrease the possibility of a perineal laceration during delivery, the nurse performs which of the following interventions prior to the delivery?
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Question 5 of 39
What is the first action if a woman feels rectal pressure during contractions?
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Question 6 of 39
Based on Leopold's maneuvers, which fetal position is indicated if the back is felt on the mother's left side, small parts on her right, buttocks in the fundal region, and head above the symphysis?
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Question 7 of 39
Which breathing technique is often used during the transition phase of labor?
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Question 8 of 39
What is the contraction pattern of contractions occurring every 3 minutes and lasting 90 seconds?
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Question 9 of 39
A client, G2P1001, 5 cm dilated and 40% effaced, has just received an epidural. Which of the following actions is important for the nurse to make at this time?
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Question 10 of 39
What effect do analgesics have on fetal heart rate variability?
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Question 11 of 39
A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client in labor at the peak of a contraction. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to see?
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Question 12 of 39
What physiological change is expected during contractions?
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Question 13 of 39
Increased blood volume during pregnancy leads to:
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Question 14 of 39
One example that may be used is that untreated gonorrhea may be associated with:
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Question 15 of 39
Which nursing intervention for a formula-feeding postpartum client will hinder milk production?
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Question 16 of 39
Which cultural group commonly requests head coverings during labor?
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Question 17 of 39
Which scenario indicates that the woman should be seen by a healthcare provider?
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Question 18 of 39
Where should the fetoscope be placed to hear the fetal heartbeat for a fetus in the LOA position?
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Question 19 of 39
What statement indicates a client needs additional teaching about when to go to the hospital?
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Question 20 of 39
On completing a fundal assessment, the nurse notes the fundus is situated on the client's right abdomen. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
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Question 21 of 39
What is indicated by a bulging perineum and bloody show?
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Question 22 of 39
A primigravida is pushing with contractions. The nurse notes that the woman's perineum is beginning to bulge and that there is an increase in bloody show. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate at this time?
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Question 23 of 39
A woman is in active labor and is being monitored electronically. She has just received Stadol 2 mg IM for pain. Which of the following fetal heart responses would the nurse expect to see on the internal monitor tracing?
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Question 24 of 39
What helps reduce perineal tearing during delivery?
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Question 25 of 39
What is recommended for women with an epidural who feel no urge to push?
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Question 26 of 39
A nurse in the labor and delivery unit receives a phone call from a client who reports contractions that started about 2 hours ago, did not go away when she drank water and rested, became stronger while walking, no fluid leak from her vagina, and saw some blood when she wiped after voiding. Based on this report, the nurse recognizes that the client is experiencing which clinical finding?
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Question 27 of 39
It is 4 p.m. A client, G1P0000, 3 cm dilated, asks the nurse when the dinner tray will be served. The nurse replies
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Question 28 of 39
What should the nurse assess if a woman is fully dilated but not feeling rectal pressure?
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Question 29 of 39
A woman had a baby by normal spontaneous delivery 10 minutes ago. The nurse notes that a gush of blood was just expelled from the vagina and the umbilical cord lengthened. What should the nurse conclude?
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Question 30 of 39
What is the primary goal of childbirth education classes?
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Question 31 of 39
A nurse is caring for women from four different countries. Which of the women is most likely to request that her head be kept covered throughout her hospitalization?
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Question 32 of 39
On vaginal examination, it is noted that a woman with a well-functioning epidural is in the second stage of labor. The station is 2 and the baseline fetal heart rate is 130 with no decelerations. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate at this time?
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Question 33 of 39
Which fetal lie corresponds to a sacral presentation?
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Question 34 of 39
A woman's obstetric history indicates that she is pregnant for the fourth time, and all of her children from previous pregnancies are living. One child was born at 39 weeks of gestation, twin girls were born at 34 weeks of gestation, and the most recent child was born at 35 weeks of gestation. What is her gravidity and parity using the GTPAL system?
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Question 35 of 39
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately following birth. Which nursing intervention is the highest priority?
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Question 36 of 39
What should the nurse assess before reporting the client's status to the health care provider?
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Question 37 of 39
What does moderate variability in fetal heart rate indicate?
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Question 38 of 39
Which fetal position is depicted if the sacrum is pointing towards the mother's left anterior side?
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Question 39 of 39
What position helps prevent hypotension after epidural insertion?
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