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Obstetrical Nursing Questions and Answers (Q&A)

Which of the following circumstances is most likely to cause uterine atony and lead to PP hemorrhage?
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Answered: Jan 04, 2025
Urine retention

Urine retention causes a distended bladder to displace the uterus above the umbilicus and to the side. which prevents the uterus from contracting. The uterus needs to remain...Read More

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Which of the following complications is most likely responsible for a delayed postpartum hemorrhage?
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Uterine subinvolution

Late postpartum bleeding is often the result of subinvolution of the uterus. Retained products of conception or infection often cause subinvolution.Options A and C:...Read More

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What is a childbirth nurse called?
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Stop of Pitocin infusion
Perform a vaginal examination
Reposition the client
Check the client’s blood pressure and heart rate
Administer oxygen by face mask at 8 to 10...Read More

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Which assessment finding would indicate a need to contact the physician?
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Fetal heart rate of 180 beats per minute

A normal fetal heart rate is 120-160 beats per minute. A count of 180 beats per minute could indicate fetal distress and would warrant physician...Read More

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Which of the following would be the initial nursing action if a nurse in the labor room is performing a vaginal assessment on a pregnant client in labor? The nurse notes the presence of the...
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Place the client in Trendelenburg’s position

When cord prolapse occurs. prompt actions are taken to relieve cord compression and increase fetal oxygenation. The mother should be...Read More

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How should the nurse respond if a multiparous client who has been in labor for 2 hours states that she feels the urge to move her bowels?
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Perform a pelvic examination

A complaint of rectal pressure usually indicates a low presenting fetal part. signaling imminent delivery. The nurse should perform a pelvic examination to...Read More

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Why is it important to improve maternal health?
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An increase of 300 calories a day

This is the recommended caloric increase for adult women to meet the increased metabolic demands of pregnancy.

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A laboring client has external electronic fetal monitoring in place. Which of the following assessment data can be determined by examining the fetal heart rate strip produced by the external...
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Oxygenation

Oxygenation of the fetus may be indirectly assessed through fetal monitoring by closely examining the fetal heart rate strip. Accelerations in the fetal heart rate strip...Read More

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What is the difference between OB and GYN?
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I need to stop breastfeeding until this condition resolves.”

In most cases. the mother can continue to breastfeed with both breasts. If the affected breast is too sore. the...Read More

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What is a Lotus baby?
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Answered: Jan 04, 2025
Rapid diuresis

In the early PP period. theres an increase in the glomerular filtration rate and a drop in the progesterone levels. which result in rapid diuresis.Options A: There should be...Read More

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What is an NHS body?
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Cause decreased placental perfusion

This is because the impedance of venous return by the gravid uterus. which causes hypotension and decreased systemic perfusion.

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Which of the following fetal positions is most favorable for birth?
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Vertex presentation

Vertex presentation (flexion of the fetal head) is the optimal presentation for passage through the birth canal.Option B: Transverse lie is an unacceptable fetal...Read More

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Which of the following factors might result in a decreased supply of breastmilk in a PP mother?
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Supplemental feedings with formula

Routine formula supplementation may interfere with establishing an adequate milk volume because decreased stimulation to the mothers nipples affects...Read More

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What signs a client should observe carefully during the period of induction of labor?
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Answered: Jan 04, 2025
Uterine tetany

Uterine tetany could result from the use of oxytocin to induce labor. Because oxytocin promotes powerful uterine contractions. uterine tetany may occur. The oxytocin infusion...Read More

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What would be the priority nursing intervention? A nurse in the labor room is preparing to care for a client with hypertonic uterine dysfunction. The nurse is told that the client is experiencing...
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Answered: Jan 04, 2025
Provide pain relief measures

Management of hypertonic labor depends on the cause. Relief of pain is the primary intervention to promote a normal labor pattern.

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