ob E1 V1 Flashcards

a postpartum patient who has had a vaginal birth asks the nurse. "I was wondering if my cervix will return to its previous shape before i had the baby?" which is the best response by the nurse?

a patient who is 6 months pregnant has sought medical attention, saying she fell down the stairs. which scenario would cause an ER nurse to suspect that the woman has been battered?

the nurse is reviewing the principles of family centered care with a primiparous patient. which patient statement will the nurse need to correct?

the nurse in labor and birth is caring for a muslim patient during the active phase of labor. the nurse notes that the patient quickly draws away when touched. which intervention should the nurse implement?

the clinic nurse is reviewing breastfeeding with a pregnant patient. which hormone will the nurse explain is responsible for milk production after the birth of the placenta?

a patient tells the nurse at a prenatal interview that she has quit smoking, and only has one glass of wine with dinner. which response by the nurse will be most helpful in promoting a lifestyle change?

a 35 year old patient has an amniocentesis performed to identify whether her baby has a chromosomal defect. which statement indicates that the patient understands the situation?

the patient indicates to the clinic nurse that she is trying to become pregnant. the clinic nurse reviews the patients chart and notes the following laboratory values: blood type O-, RPR nonreactive, rubella non-immune, HCT 35%. which laboratory value is most concerning to the nurse?

one of the assessments performed in the birth room is checking the umbilical cord for blood vessels. which finding is considered to be within normal limits?

the nurse is conducting a staff in service on multifetal pregnancy. which statement regarding dizygotic twin development should the nurse include in the teaching session?

the nurse is explaining the function of the placenta to a pregnant patient. which statement indicates to the nurse that further clarification is necessary?

an expectant mother says to the nurse, "when my sisters baby was born, it was covered in a cheese like coating. what is the purpose of this coating? the correct response by the nurse is to explain that the purpose of vernix caseosa is to

a pregnant patient asks the nurse how her baby gets oxygen to breathe. what is the nurses best response?

during vital sign assessment of a pregnant patient in her third trimester, the patient complains of feeling faint, dizzy, and agitated. which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

a pregnant woman notices that she is beginning to develop dark skin patches on her face. she denies using any different type of facial products as a cleansing solution or makeup. what would the priority nursing intervention be in response to this situation?

while providing education to a primiparous patient regarding the normal changes of pregnancy, what is an important information for the nurse to share regarding braxton hick contractions?

physiologic anemia often occurs during pregnancy due to

which comment made by a patient in her first trimester indicates ambilvalent feelings?

an expectant patient in her 3rd trimester reports that she developed a strong tie to her baby from the beginning and now is really in tune to her babys temperament. the nurse interprets this as the development of which maternal task of pregnancy?

the patient has just learned that she is pregnant and overhears the gynecologist saying that she has a positive chadwicks sign. when the patient asks the nurse what this means, how would the nurse respond?

an expected change during pregnancy is a darkly pigmented vertical midabdominal line. the nurse recognizes this alteration as

which finding is a positive sign of pregnancy

which advice to the patient is one of the most effective methods for preventing venous stasis?

a gravida 1 patient at 32 weeks of gestation reports that she has severe lower back pain. what should the nurses assessment include?

when documenting a patient encounter, which term will the nurse use to describe the woman who is in the 28th week of her first pregnancy

determine the obstetric history of a patient in her 5th pregnancy who has had 2 spontaneous abortions in the 1st trimester, one infant at 32 weeks gestation, and 1 infant at 38 weeks gestation

the nurse is scheduling the next appointment for a healthy primigravida currently at 28 weeks gestation. when will the nurse schedule the next prenatal visit?

which type of cutaneous stimulation involves massage of the abdomen?

which patient would require additional calories and nutrients?

which effect is a common response to both smoking and cocaine use in the pregnant patient?

what does a birth plan help the parents accomplish

when explaining the recommended weight gain to your patient, the nurses teaching should include which statement?

uncontrolled maternal hyperventilation during labor results in

a pregnant patient asks the nurse if she can double her prenantal vitamin dose because she does not like to eat vegetables. what is the nurses response regarding the danger of taking excessive vitamins

which technique would provide the best pain relief for a pregnant woman with an occiput posterior position?

which fetal position may cause the laboring patient increased back discomfort?

which physiologic event is the key indicator of the commencement of true labor?

to improve placental blood flow immediately after the injection of an epidural anesthetic, the nurse should

the united states ranks poorly in terms of worldwide infant mortality rates. which factor has the greatest impact on decreasing the mortality rate of infants?

the nurse is interviewing a patient who is 6 weeks pregnant. the patient asks the nurse, why is elective abortion considered such an ethical issue? which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

which patient is most likely to seek prenatal care?

with regard to an obstetric litigation case, a nurse working in labor and birth is found to be negligent. which intervention performed by the nurse indicates that a breach of duty has occurred?