Week 4 (Labour & Birth at Risk) Poll Qs

Question 1

In Canada, the incidence of preterm birth is increasing. The overall preterm birth rate is approximately:

a) 2%
b) 7%
d) 15%
d) 21%

Answer 1

_

Question 2

Mini presents to L&D with confirmed ROM at 31 weeks gestation. Mini indicates that her partner is at home caring for their three young children. The nurse explores how the unexpected hospitalization will impact her family. The nurse inquires about the young children’s daily routine (ie. Sleep pattern, ability to get dressed independently, attendance at school). This form of assessment is:

a) Structural, Context
b) Structural, Internal
c) Functional, Instrumental
d) Functional, Expressive

Answer 2

c) Functional, Instrumental

Question 3

Mini presents to L&D with confirmed ROM at 31 weeks gestation. The nurse encourages Mini to express her feelings and concerns. According to CFIM, which domain is this intervention targeting?

a) Cognitive
b) Behavioural
c) Affective

Answer 3

c) Affective

Question 4

True or false: an amniotomy is within the scope of practice of a registered nurse.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Which is the following would not be a candidate for a VBAC?

a) Previous vaginal delivery followed by caesarean birth
b) Three previous caesarean births
c) Preterm labour
d) Posterior placenta

Answer 5

b) Three previous caesarean births

Question 6

True or false: prostaglandins to ripen the cervix is not recommended because of they have been associated with an increased risk for uterine rupture.

Answer 6

True