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- 1. Multiple Choice
During birth, shoulder dystocia was diagnosed. After the birth and the newborn has been stabilized, it is important for the nurse to assess the newborn for
fractured clavicles.
clubfoot.
hip dysplasia.
polydactyly
- 2. Multiple Choice
A laboring patient with an epidural has been pushing for the past 2 hours with very little progression. An appropriate nursing action at this point is to
have the patient change positions and attempt to push again.
allow the patient to rest for two or three contractions before starting to push again.
assess for a full colon.
assess for a full bladder.
- 3. Multiple Choice
A pregnant patient at 27 weeks of gestation calls the clinic and complains of constant low backache. The nurse should
have the patient come in to be evaluated.
have the patient call back in 1 day if the backache does not improve.
have the patient call back if the pain increases.
advise the patient to drink plenty of fluids and maintain bed rest.
- 4. Multiple Choice
A patient is receiving magnesium sulfate intravenously to control preterm labor. She is at the maximum dose and the contractions have slowed to eight/hr. The nurse is assessing the woman’s vital signs every hour. In addition to blood pressure, pulse, and respirations.
What other assessments should be carried out hourly?
Edema in lower extremities
Lung sounds
Bowel sounds
Range of motion to the lower extremities
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