OB Test 1 Questions Flashcards
The nurse expects to see which maternal cardiovascular finding during labor?
a. decreased BP
b. Dereased Pulse
c. Decreased WBC
d. Increased Cardiac Output
d. Increased Cardiac Output
Regarding how the fetus moves through the birth canal, nurses should be aware that:
a. the transverse lie is preferred for vaginal birth
b. the fetal attitude describes the angle at which the fetus exits the uterus
c. of the 2 primary fetal lies, the horizontal lie is that in which the long axis of the fetus is parallel to the long axis of the mother.
D. the normal attitude of the fetus is called general flexion
D. the normal attitude of the fetus is called general flexion
When assessing a woman in labor, the nurse is aware that the relationship of the fetal body parts to one another is called the fetal ___.
A. Position
B. Presentation
C. Lie
D. Attitude
D. Attitude
The nurse recognises that a woman is in true labor when she states:
a. my baby dropped and i have to urinate more frequently now
b. my water just broke
c. the contractions in my uterus are getting stronger and more close together now
D. I passes some thick, pink mucus when i urinated this morning
c. the contractions in my uterus are getting stronger and more close together now
What position is least effective when gravity is desired to assist in fetal decent?
a. Lithotomy
b. Sitting
C. Walking
d. Kneeling
a. Lithotomy
To adequately care for laboring women, the nurse should know which stage of labor varies the most in length?
a. third
b. first
c. fourth
d. second
b. first
The factors that affect the process of labor and birth, known commonly as the 5 P’s include all but:
a. Passageway
b. Passenger
C. Powers
D. Pressure
D. Pressure
The slight overlapping of the cranial bones or shaping of the fetal head during labor is called?
a. molding
b. lightening
c. furguson’s reflex
d. Valsava Maneuver
a. molding
When assess a woman in the first stage of labor, the nurse recognizes that the most conclusive sign that uterine contractions are effective is:
a. dilation of the cervix
b. decent of the fetus
c. increase in bloody show
d, rupture of the amniotic membranes
a. dilation of the cervix
Nurse alert to signs of the onset of the second stage of labor can be certain that the stage has begun when:
a. the woman has a sudden episode of vomiting
b. the nurse is unable to feel the cervix during a vaginal examination
c. the bloody show increases
d. the woman involuntarily tries to bear down
b. the nurse is unable to feel the cervix during a vaginal examination
Which collection of risk factors will most likely result in damaging lacerations including episiotomies?
a. a first time mother with red hair whose rapid labor was overseen by an obsterrician
b. a red haired mother of 2 who is going through a breech birth
a. a first time mother with red hair whose rapid labor was overseen by an obsterrician
wasn’t typing all that shit out lol
A 25 year old gravida 2, para 2-0-0-2 gave birth 4 hours ago to a 9 pound 7 oz boy after agmentation of labor with pitocin. She puts on her call light and asks for her nurse right away stating that she is bleeding a lot. The most likely cause of her hemorrhage is this woman is:
a. retained placental fragments
b. un repaired vaginal lacerations
c. uterine atony
d. puerperal infection
c. uterine atony
Emergency conditions during labor that require immediate nursing interventions can arise with startling speed. Examples of such emergencies include
vaginal bleeding
infection
prolapse of the cord
nonreassuring or abnormal fetal heart rate
inadequate uterine relaxation
Which factors influence cervical dilation?
scaring of the cervix
the force of the presenting fetal part against the cervix
the pressure applied by the amniotic sac
the size of the female
strong uterine contractions
everything but the size of the female
- The diagnosis of pregnancy is based on which positive signs of pregnancy? Choose all that apply,
A. Verification of fetal movement, B. identification of fetal heartbeat, C. Positive human chorionic gonadotropin hCG test, D. palpation of the fetal outline, E. visualization of the fetus
A. Verification of fetal movement,
B. identification of fetal heartbeat,
E. visualization of the fetus
- A 31 year old women believes that she may be pregnant. She took an over-the-counter pregnancy test one week ago after missing her., The test was positive. During her assessment interview, the nurse inquires about the woman’s last menstrual period and asks whether she is taking any medications. The woman states that she takes medicine for epilepsy. She is under considerable stress lately at work and has not been sleeping well. She also has a history of irregular periods. Her physical examination does not indicate that she is pregnant. She has an ultrasound scan, which reveals that she is not pregnant. What is the most likely cause of the of the false positive pregnancy test results?
A. She took the pregnancy test too early.
B. She has been under considerable stress and has a hormone imbalance.
C. She takes anticonvulsants.
D. she has a fibroid tumor.
C. She takes anticonvulsants
- What represents a typical progression through the phases of a woman’s establishing a relationship with the fetus?
A. Except the fetus as distinct from herself, except the biologic fact of pregnancy, has a feeling of caring and responsibility.
B. Views the child as a part of her self, has feelings of well-being, excepts the biologic factor pregnancy.
C. Fantasize about the child’s gender and personality, views the child as part of her self, becomes introspective.
D. I am pregnant, I am going to have a baby, I am going to be a mother.
D. I am pregnant, I am going to have a baby, I am going to be a mother.
- For what reason is breast-feeding contraindicated?
A. Human immunodeficiency virus HIV positive
B. History of breast cancer three years ago.
C. Hepatitis B.
D. Everted nipples.
A. Human immunodeficiency virus HIV positive
- Many pregnant women have questions regarding work in travel during pregnancy. The nurse should instruct clients that,
A. While working or traveling in a car or on a plane, women should arrange to walk around at least every hour or so.
B. Women should avoid seatbelt and shoulder restraints in the car because they press on the fetus.
C. metal detectors at airport security checkpoints can harm the fetus if the woman passes through them a number of times.
D. Women should sit for long periods and crossed her legs at the knees from time to time for exercise.
A. While working or traveling in a car or on a plane, women should arrange to walk around at least every hour or so.
- Which time based description of a stage of development and pregnancy is accurate?
A. Postdate, pregnancy that extends beyond 38 weeks.
B. Preterm, pregnancy from 20 to 28 weeks.
C. Viability, 22 to 37 weeks since the last menstrual period Assuming a fetal weight greater than 500 g
D. Term, pregnancy from the beginning of week 38 of just Teish into the end of week 42.
D. Term, pregnancy from the beginning of week 38 of just Teish into the end of week 42.
- A musculoskeletal system adapts to changes that occur during pregnancy. A woman can expect to experience what change?
A. She will have increased abdominal muscle tone.
B. She will notice decreased mobility and her pelvic joints.
C. Her center of gravity will shift backwards.
D. She will have increased lordosis.
D. She will have increased lordosis.
- In her work with pregnant women of various cultures, a nurse practitioner has observed various practices that seem strange or unusual. She has learned that cultural rituals and practices during pregnancy seem to have one purpose in common. Which statement best describes that purpose?
A. To promote family unity.
B. to protect the mother and fetus during pregnancy.
C. To ward off the evil eye.
D. To appease the gods of fertility.
B. to protect the mother and fetus during pregnancy
- A nurse caring for a newly pregnant woman advises her that ideally prenatal care should begin,
A. after the first missed menstrual period
B. after the third missed menstrual period
C. Before the first missed menstrual period
D. After the second missed menstrual period.
A. after the first missed menstrual period
- A woman’s obstetric history indicates that she is pregnant for a fourth time, and all of her children from previous pregnancies are living. One child was born at 39 weeks of just station, twins were burnt born at 34 weeks of gestation, and another child was born at 35 weeks of just station. What is her gravidity and parity using the GT PAL system?
A. 4-1-2-0-4
B. 3-0-3-0-3
C. 4-2-1-0-3
D. 3-1-1-1-3
A. 4-1-2-0-4