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RN Maternal Newborn Online Practice 2023 B Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for cesarean delivery. What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring informed consent is signed is a priority before any surgical procedure.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for cesarean delivery. What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring informed consent is signed is a priority before any surgical procedure.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client at 36 weeks' gestation with suspected polyhydramnios. What complication is associated with this condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive amniotic fluid increases the risk of cord prolapse, especially after membrane rupture.
Question 4 of 5
A woman with a multiple fetus pregnancy asks, <What are the chances of having an uncomplicated pregnancy?= The nurse's best response is that
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse's best response would be that twins are less likely to have complications than single babies. This is because multiple pregnancies do have an increased risk of complications compared to singleton pregnancies, but within the realm of multiple pregnancies, twins typically have better outcomes compared to higher-order multiples like triplets or quadruplets. Twins are more likely to be born at term, have higher birth weights, and are less likely to experience certain complications such as prematurity-related issues. Therefore, the chances of having an uncomplicated pregnancy are generally better with twins compared to higher-order multiples.
Question 5 of 5
A pregnant client asks why she needs to avoid lying on her back during the third trimester. What is the best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supine positioning can compress the vena cava, reducing blood flow to the fetus.