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Maternal Monitoring During Labor ppt Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postpartum person who is at risk for uterine atony. What is the most important action to prevent uterine atony?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: perform uterine massage. Uterine massage helps the uterus contract, reducing the risk of uterine atony by promoting uterine tone and preventing excessive bleeding. It is crucial in preventing postpartum hemorrhage. Administering uterotonic medications (choice A) can also help prevent uterine atony but is not the most important initial action. Performing a vaginal exam (choice C) is not necessary to prevent uterine atony. Monitoring the baby's latch (choice D) is unrelated to preventing uterine atony.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a vaginal delivery. What is the most important intervention when the fetal head begins to crown?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: apply gentle downward pressure. This intervention helps to control the speed of delivery, prevent rapid tearing of the perineum, and reduce the risk of maternal and fetal complications. Applying pressure can also help guide the baby's head to prevent sudden expulsion, allowing for a controlled delivery. Performing perineal massage (B) and assisting with perineal care (C) are important but not the most critical interventions at this stage. Applying a warm compress (D) may provide comfort but does not address the immediate need for controlled delivery.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postpartum person who is at risk for infection. What is the most important intervention to reduce the risk of infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A (administer antibiotics) Rationale: 1. Administering antibiotics targets potential infection-causing pathogens directly. 2. Antibiotics help prevent the spread of infection within the body. 3. Prophylactic antibiotics are commonly used postpartum for high-risk individuals. 4. This intervention directly addresses the root cause of infection risk. Summary: B: Applying a sterile dressing is important for wound care but doesn't target systemic infection risk. C: Performing a vaginal exam can introduce pathogens and increase infection risk. D: Administering pain relief is important for comfort but doesn't directly reduce infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing fetal circulation with a pregnant patient and explains that blood circulates through the placenta to the fetus. What vessel(s) carry blood to the fetus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A woman who is 25 weeks pregnant asks the nurse what her fetus looks like. What does the nurse explain is one physical characteristic present in a 25-week-old fetus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.