Chapter 19 Flashcards
In planning for home care of a woman with preterm labour, the nurse needs to address which concern?
a.
Nursing assessments will be different from those done in the hospital setting.
b.
Restricted activity and medications will be necessary to prevent recurrence of preterm labour.
c.
Prolonged bed rest may cause tension because of confinement.
d.
Home health care providers will be necessary.
C
The nurse providing care for a woman with preterm labour on nifedipine (Adalat) would include which intervention to identify adverse effects of the drug? a. Assessing deep tendon reflexes (DTRs) b. Assessing for hypotension c. Assessing for bradycardia d. Assessing for hypoglycemia
B
In evaluating the effectiveness of nitroglycerin for the treatment of preterm labour, what finding would alert the nurse to possible adverse effects? a. Urine output of 160 mL in 4 hours b. Deep tendon reflexes 2+ and no clonus c. Blood pressure of 80/46 d. Serum magnesium level of 10 mg/dL
C
A woman in preterm labour at 30 weeks of gestation receives two 12-mg doses of betamethasone intramuscularly. What is the purpose of this pharmacological treatment?
a.
It stimulates fetal surfactant production.
b.
It reduces maternal and fetal tachycardia associated with ritodrine administration.
c.
It suppresses uterine contractions.
d.
It maintains adequate maternal respiratory effort and ventilation during magnesium sulphate therapy.
A
A woman at 26 weeks of gestation is being assessed to determine whether she is experiencing preterm labour. What finding indicates that preterm labour is occurring?
a.
Estriol is not found in maternal saliva.
b.
Irregular, mild uterine contractions are occurring every 12 to 15 minutes.
c.
Fetal fibronectin is present in vaginal secretions.
d.
The cervix is effacing and dilated to 2 cm.
D
A primigravida at 40 weeks of gestation is having uterine contractions every 1.5 to 2 minutes and says that they are very painful. Her cervix is dilated 2 cm and has not changed in 3 hours. The woman is crying and wants an epidural. What is the likely status of this woman’s labour?
a.
She is exhibiting hypotonic uterine dysfunction.
b.
She is experiencing a normal latent stage.
c.
She is exhibiting hypertonic uterine dysfunction.
d.
She is experiencing pelvic dystocia.
C
What assessment is least likely to be associated with a breech presentation? a. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid b. Fetal heart tones heard at or above the maternal umbilicus c. Preterm labour and birth d. Postterm gestation
D
A woman is having her first child. She has been in labour for 15 hours. Two hours ago, her vaginal examination revealed the cervix to be dilated to 5 cm and 100% effaced, and the presenting part was at station 0. Five minutes ago, her vaginal examination indicated that there had been no change. What abnormal labour pattern is associated with this description? a. Primary prolonged latent phase b. Protracted active phase c. Secondary arrest of active phase d. Protracted descent
C
What finding should the nurse expect when evaluating the effectiveness of an oxytocin induction?
a.
Contractions lasting 40 to 90 seconds, 2 to 3 minutes apart
b.
The intensity of contractions being at least 110 to 130 mm Hg
c.
Labour to progress at least 2 cm/hr dilation
d.
At least 80 mU/min of oxytocin will be needed to achieve cervical dilation.
A
In planning for an expected Caesarean birth for a woman who has given birth by Caesarean previously and who has a fetus in the transverse presentation, the nurse would include what information?
a.
“Because this is a repeat procedure, you are at the lowest risk for complications.”
b.
“Even though this is your second Caesarean birth, you may wish to review the preoperative and postoperative procedures.”
c.
“Because this is your second Caesarean birth, you will recover faster.”
d.
“You will not need preoperative teaching because this is your second Caesarean birth.”
B
For a woman at 42 weeks of gestation, which finding would require more assessment by the nurse? a. Fetal heart rate of 116 beats/min b. Cervix dilated 2 cm and 50% effaced c. Score of 8 on the biophysical profile d. One fetal movement noted in 1 hour of assessment by the mother
D
A pregnant woman’s amniotic membranes rupture. Prolapsed cord is suspected. Which intervention would be the top priority?
a.
Place the woman in the knee–chest position.
b.
Cover the cord in sterile gauze soaked in saline.
c.
Prepare the woman for a Caesarean birth.
d.
Start oxygen by face mask.
A
Prepidil (prostaglandin gel) has been ordered for a pregnant woman at 43 weeks of gestation. The nurse knows that this medication will be administered for which of the following reasons?
a.
It will enhance uteroplacental perfusion in an aging placenta.
b.
It will increase amniotic fluid volume.
c.
It will ripen the cervix in preparation for labour induction.
d.
It will stimulate the amniotic membranes to rupture.
C
A pregnant woman at 29 weeks of gestation has been diagnosed with preterm labour. Her labour is being controlled with tocolytic medications. She asks when she might be able to go home. What response by the nurse is most accurate?
a.
“After the baby is born.”
b.
“When we can stabilize your preterm labour and arrange home health visits.”
c.
“Whenever the doctor says that it is okay.”
d.
“It depends on the results of the fern test.”
B
While caring for a patient whose labour is being augmented with oxytocin, the nurse recognizes that the oxytocin should be discontinued immediately if there is evidence of which of the following?
a.
Uterine contractions occurring every 8 to 10 minutes
b.
A fetal heart rate (FHR) of 180 with absence of variability
c.
The patient needing to void
d.
Rupture of the patient’s amniotic membranes
B