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high risk labor and delivery nclex questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which adaptation of the maternal-fetal exchange of oxygen occurs in response to uterine contraction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because uterine contractions during labor tend to decrease circulation, leading to compression of spiral arterioles and diminishing the maternal-fetal exchange of oxygen. The other options do not accurately describe the adaptation of the maternal-fetal exchange of oxygen in response to uterine contractions.
Question 2 of 5
Which factors influence cervical dilation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
When assessing a laboring woman's blood pressure, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking blood pressure between contractions provides an accurate reading as contractions can temporarily elevate blood pressure. Inflating the cuff during a contraction (A) would give inaccurate results due to increased tension. Slight elevation (C) may occur but does not justify skipping proper timing. Positioning the woman on her back (D) could cause supine hypotension.
Question 4 of 5
The abbreviation LOA means that the fetal occiput is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What is the primary benefit of the stress of labor to the newborn?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.