Healthcare and Nursing Maternal & Newborn Nursing

Question 1

The APGAR score is assessed at what time intervals after birth?

Accepted Answer

1 and 5 minutes

Answer

2 and 10 minutes

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5 and 10 minutes

Answer

1 and 10 minutes

Question 2

What is the normal fetal heart rate range during labor?

Accepted Answer

110–160 bpm

Answer

80–100 bpm

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160–180 bpm

Answer

100–110 bpm

Question 3

Which finding best distinguishes true labor from Braxton Hicks contractions?

Accepted Answer

Regular contractions that increase in intensity with progressive cervical dilation

Answer

Contractions that stop with ambulation

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Irregular contractions with no cervical change

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Contractions confined to the lower abdomen only

Question 4

At 20 weeks gestation, where should the nurse expect the fundus to be located?

Accepted Answer

At the level of the umbilicus

Answer

At the symphysis pubis

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Halfway between the umbilicus and xiphoid process

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Just above the symphysis pubis

Question 5

Which component of the APGAR score evaluates muscle tone in the newborn?

Accepted Answer

Activity

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Appearance

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Pulse

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Respiration

Question 6

Which finding in a pregnant patient at 36 weeks requires the most immediate nursing action?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure of 162/112 mmHg with headache and visual changes

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Mild ankle edema bilaterally

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Weight gain of 1 lb per week over the past month

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Fetal movement of 10 kicks in 2 hours

Question 7

A nurse is caring for a primigravida in the second stage of labor. Which nursing intervention is the priority?

Accepted Answer

Encourage pushing with every urge to bear down during contractions

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Restrict oral fluids to prevent aspiration

Answer

Position the patient supine for continuous electronic fetal monitoring

Answer

Perform amniotomy to accelerate delivery