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NSNE 7100 - Module 5B - Common
Variations and Interventions in Normal
Labour and Birth Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What does the perinatal nurse assess following an amniotomy?
a) Color of fluid
b) Amount of fluid
c) Fetal response
d) All of the above
Ans: d) All of the above
Augmenting labor is necessary when:
a) The unit is busy and the labor bed is needed
b) Uterine contractions are not strong or frequent enough to result in
cervical dilatation and fetal descent
c) The woman is not in active labor
d) The primary care provider wants the woman to deliver on his or her
shift
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Ans: b) Uterine contractions are not strong or frequent enough
to result in cervical dilatation and fetal descent
Uterine hyperstimulation is defined as:
a) 3-4 regular contractions in 10 minutes
b) A contraction lasting longer than 90 seconds
c) the presence of 6 or more contractions in 10 minutes, measured over
two 10-minute window frames on the EFM
d) contractions that occur with oxytocin
Ans: c) the presence of 6 or more contractions in 10 minutes,
measured over two 10-minute window frames on the EFM
If uterine hyperstimulation occurs, the nurse should:
a) Observe fetal response over the next 30 minutes
b) Discontinue or decrease the rate of oxytocin
c) Call the OR stat and prepare for an emergency C-section
d) Provide gentle massage in an attempt to relax the uterus.
Ans: b) Discontinue or decrease the rate of oxytocin
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
NSNE 7100 - Module 5B - Common
Variations and Interventions in Normal
Labour and Birth Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What does the perinatal nurse assess following an amniotomy?
a) Color of fluid
b) Amount of fluid
c) Fetal response
d) All of the above
Ans: d) All of the above
Augmenting labor is necessary when:
a) The unit is busy and the labor bed is needed
b) Uterine contractions are not strong or frequent enough to result in
cervical dilatation and fetal descent
c) The woman is not in active labor
d) The primary care provider wants the woman to deliver on his or her
shift
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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Ans: b) Uterine contractions are not strong or frequent enough
to result in cervical dilatation and fetal descent
Uterine hyperstimulation is defined as:
a) 3-4 regular contractions in 10 minutes
b) A contraction lasting longer than 90 seconds
c) the presence of 6 or more contractions in 10 minutes, measured over
two 10-minute window frames on the EFM
d) contractions that occur with oxytocin
Ans: c) the presence of 6 or more contractions in 10 minutes,
measured over two 10-minute window frames on the EFM
If uterine hyperstimulation occurs, the nurse should:
a) Observe fetal response over the next 30 minutes
b) Discontinue or decrease the rate of oxytocin
c) Call the OR stat and prepare for an emergency C-section
d) Provide gentle massage in an attempt to relax the uterus.
Ans: b) Discontinue or decrease the rate of oxytocin
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