ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 27 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of primigravidas that during delivery pressure on the fetal skull may produce changes in the shape of the skull. What is the reshaping of the skull called?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The reshaping of the skull bones in response to pressure is called molding.
Question 2 of 5
After the delivery of a newborn what is the priority action of the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
To prevent aspiration of amniotic fluid, the baby should be suctioned, then quickly dried to prevent hypothermia.
Question 3 of 5
Which type of monitor will assess the intensity of contractions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Internal monitoring is used to monitor the intensity of contractions, the frequency and duration of contractions, and the resting tone of uterine contractions. An external monitor is used to monitor the fetal heart rate and uterine activity.
Question 4 of 5
What area of the uterus provides the force during a contraction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The upper portion of the uterus provides the force during contractions.
Question 5 of 5
When observing the fetal heart monitor the nurse recognizes the fetal heart rate (FHR) decreases to 120 beats/min at the beginning of a contraction and returns to a baseline of 155 beats/min at the end of the contraction. What should this indicate to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This indicates early decelerations because of head compression.