ATI LPN
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 8 Questions
Question 1 of 5
How can anxiety affect labor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excessive anxiety reduces uterine blood flow, making uterine contractions less effective, and creates muscle tension that counteracts the expulsion powers of contractions.
Question 2 of 5
What does the nurse explain is used to soften the cervix with a 'cervical ripening' agent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prostaglandin gel is inserted in the cervix and the woman remains in bed for 1 to 2 hours, being monitored for uterine contractions.
Question 3 of 5
What are the rationales for labor induction?
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Maternal diabetes and placental insufficiency are rationales for induction. Placenta previa, prolapse of cord, and high station of fetus are contraindications.
Question 4 of 5
Which interventions could a nurse apply to help stimulate contractions?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Sitting upright, ambulating, and stimulating the nipples may encourage progression of labor.
Question 5 of 5
What nursing assessment should be reported immediately after an amniotomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amniotic fluid should be clear. Green fluid indicates the fetus has passed meconium, which is associated with fetal compromise.