What is the purpose of initiating contractions in a contraction stress test (CST)?

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What is the purpose of initiating contractions in a contraction stress test (CST)?

A. Increase placental blood flow. B. Identify fetal acceleration patterns. C. Determine the degree of fetal activity. D. Apply a stressful stimulus to the fetus.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A woman whose prenatal weight was 105 lb weighs 109 lb at her 12-week visit. Which of the following comments by the nurse is appropriate at this time?

A. We expect you to gain about 1 lb per week, so your weight is a little low at this time. B. Most women gain no weight during the first trimester, so I would suggest you eat fewer desserts for the next few weeks. C. You entered the pregnancy well underweight, so we should check your diet to make sure you are getting the nutrients you need. D. Your weight gain is exactly what we would expect it to be at this time.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A 20-year-old client states that the at-home pregnancy test that she took this morning was positive. Which of the following comments by the nurse is appropriate at this time?

A. Congratulations, you and your family must be so happy. B. Have you told the baby’s father yet? C. How do you feel about the results? D. Please tell me when your last menstrual period was.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following findings in an 8-week gestation client, G2 P1001, should the nurse highlight for the nurse midwife? Select all that apply.

A. Body mass index of 17 kg/m². B. Rubella titer of 1:8. C. Blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg. D. Hematocrit of 30%.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A client is 15 weeks pregnant. She calls the obstetric office to request a medication for a headache. The nurse answers the telephone. Which of the following is the nurse’s best response?

A. Because the organ systems in the baby are developing right now, it is risky to take medicine. B. You can take any of the over-the-counter medications because they are all safe in pregnancy. C. The physician will prescribe a category 'X' medication for you. D. You can take acetaminophen because it is a category 'B' medicine.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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