During which of the following stages of labor would the nurse assess “crowning”? A. First stage B. Second stage C. Third stage D. Fourth stage Correct Answer: B. Second stage Crowing, which occurs when the newborn’s head or presenting part appears at the vaginal opening, occurs during… Read More »
Which of the following refers to the single cell that reproduces itself after conception? A. Chromosome B. Blastocyst C. Zygote D. Trophoblast Correct Answer: C. Zygote The zygote is the single cell that reproduces itself after conception. It is the union of the sperm cell and the… Read More »
The diet that is appropriate in normal pregnancy should be high in: A. Protein, minerals, and vitamins B. Carbohydrates and vitamins C. Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats D. Fats and minerals Correct Answer: A. Protein, minerals, and vitamins In a normal pregnancy, there is a higher demand for protein (bodybuilding… Read More »
During an internal examination, the nurse palpated the posterior fontanel to be at the left side of the mother at the upper quadrant. The interpretation is that the position of the fetus is: A. LOA B. ROP C. LOP D. ROA Correct Answer: A. LOA The landmark… Read More »
The nurse in charge is caring for a patient who is in the first stage of labor. What is the shortest but most difficult part of this stage? A. Active phase B. Complete phase C. Latent phase D. Transitional phase Correct Answer: D. Transitional phase The transitional… Read More »
Barbiturates are usually not given for pain relief during active labor for which of the following reasons? A. The neonatal effects include hypotonia, hypothermia, generalized drowsiness, and reluctance to feed for the first few days. B. These drugs readily cross the placental barrier, causing depressive effects in the newborn 2 to 3 hours… Read More »
In the late 1950s, consumers and health care professionals began challenging the routine use of analgesics and anesthetics during childbirth. Which of the following was an outgrowth of this concept? A. Labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum (LDRP) B. Nurse-midwifery C. Clinical nurse specialist D. Prepared childbirth Correct Answer:… Read More »
Which of the following signs will require a mother to seek immediate medical attention? A. When the first fetal movement is felt. B. No fetal movement is felt on the 6th month. C. Mild uterine contraction. D. Slight dyspnea on the last month of gestation. Correct Answer: B. No… Read More »
The following are types of breech presentation, except: A. Footling B. Frank C. Complete D. Incomplete Correct Answer: D. Incomplete Breech presentation means the buttocks of the fetus is the presenting part. If it is only the foot/feet, it is considered footling. If only the buttocks, it is… Read More »
After 3 days of breastfeeding, a postpartum patient reports nipple soreness. To relieve her discomfort, the nurse should suggest that she: A. Apply warm compresses to her nipples just before feeding. B. Lubricate her nipples with expressed milk before feeding. C. Dry her nipples with a soft towel after feeding. D.… Read More »