2026 OB nursing Case study Questions & Answers Questions and Answers
after reviewing the patient data, the nurse recognizes iv, hypotension
the importance of ____ prior to epidural in order to
prevent _________
Long scalp hair and fingernails
A client at 43 weeks’ gestation has just given birth to Cracked and peeling skin
an infant with typical postmaturity characteristics. Decreased subcutaneous fat
Which sign of postmaturity would the nurse Umbilical meconium staining
identify? Select all that apply. One, some, or all Creases covering the neonate's full soles and palms
responses may be correct.
Cracked and peeling skin
Long scalp hair and fingernails
Red, puffy appearance of face and neck
Increased lanugo
Decreased subcutaneous fat
Umbilical meconium staining
Vernix caseosa covering the back and buttocks
Creases covering the neonate’s full soles and palms
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, 2026 OB nursing Case study Questions & Answers Questions and Answers
A client notes a yellowish green vaginal discharge 4 Abdominal pain
days after a vaginal hysterectomy. Which additional rising temp
clinical manifestation would the nurse expect if pelvic
infection is present? Select all that apply. One, some,
or all responses may be correct.
Abdominal pain
Shortness of breath
Urinary frequency
950 mL urine output in 24 hours
Decreased pulse rate
One pad every two hours, perineal bleeding
Rising temperature
Increased blood pressure
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, 2026 OB nursing Case study Questions & Answers Questions and Answers
Perineal pain will not be felt.
A client with a large fetus is to have a pudendal the bearing-down reflex will be diminished.
block during the second stage of labor. Which Contraction-related pain continues.
education will the nurse plan to provide regarding
the effectiveness of the block? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Contractions will decrease.
Perineal pain will not be felt.
Bladder sensation may be lost.
An episiotomy may not be needed.
the bearing-down reflex will be diminished.
Fetal heart rate can be reduced.
Contraction-related pain continues.
Can affect maternal hemodynamics.
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, 2026 OB nursing Case study Questions & Answers Questions and Answers
Shivering
For each body system, click to specify the expected
findings indicating that epidural anesthesia therapy Partial motor paralysis in lower extremities
is effective
Pulse oximetry 98% on room air
Each body system may support more than one
expected finding. Each category must have at least
one response option selected. Fetal heart rate baseline between 110 and 160 bpm
Blood pressure remains above 100/60 mmHg
Body SystemExpected Finding
Neurologic
Shivering
Sharp pains with contractions
Partial motor paralysis in lower extremities
Absence of sensation from the waist to the toes
Respiratory
Shortness of breath while in a seated position
Tightness in the chest cavity
Respiratory rate 26 breaths/min
Pulse oximetry 98% on room air
Cardiovascular
Maternal heart rate 110 bpm
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after reviewing the patient data, the nurse recognizes iv, hypotension
the importance of ____ prior to epidural in order to
prevent _________
Long scalp hair and fingernails
A client at 43 weeks’ gestation has just given birth to Cracked and peeling skin
an infant with typical postmaturity characteristics. Decreased subcutaneous fat
Which sign of postmaturity would the nurse Umbilical meconium staining
identify? Select all that apply. One, some, or all Creases covering the neonate's full soles and palms
responses may be correct.
Cracked and peeling skin
Long scalp hair and fingernails
Red, puffy appearance of face and neck
Increased lanugo
Decreased subcutaneous fat
Umbilical meconium staining
Vernix caseosa covering the back and buttocks
Creases covering the neonate’s full soles and palms
2026
, 2026 OB nursing Case study Questions & Answers Questions and Answers
A client notes a yellowish green vaginal discharge 4 Abdominal pain
days after a vaginal hysterectomy. Which additional rising temp
clinical manifestation would the nurse expect if pelvic
infection is present? Select all that apply. One, some,
or all responses may be correct.
Abdominal pain
Shortness of breath
Urinary frequency
950 mL urine output in 24 hours
Decreased pulse rate
One pad every two hours, perineal bleeding
Rising temperature
Increased blood pressure
2026
, 2026 OB nursing Case study Questions & Answers Questions and Answers
Perineal pain will not be felt.
A client with a large fetus is to have a pudendal the bearing-down reflex will be diminished.
block during the second stage of labor. Which Contraction-related pain continues.
education will the nurse plan to provide regarding
the effectiveness of the block? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Contractions will decrease.
Perineal pain will not be felt.
Bladder sensation may be lost.
An episiotomy may not be needed.
the bearing-down reflex will be diminished.
Fetal heart rate can be reduced.
Contraction-related pain continues.
Can affect maternal hemodynamics.
2026
, 2026 OB nursing Case study Questions & Answers Questions and Answers
Shivering
For each body system, click to specify the expected
findings indicating that epidural anesthesia therapy Partial motor paralysis in lower extremities
is effective
Pulse oximetry 98% on room air
Each body system may support more than one
expected finding. Each category must have at least
one response option selected. Fetal heart rate baseline between 110 and 160 bpm
Blood pressure remains above 100/60 mmHg
Body SystemExpected Finding
Neurologic
Shivering
Sharp pains with contractions
Partial motor paralysis in lower extremities
Absence of sensation from the waist to the toes
Respiratory
Shortness of breath while in a seated position
Tightness in the chest cavity
Respiratory rate 26 breaths/min
Pulse oximetry 98% on room air
Cardiovascular
Maternal heart rate 110 bpm
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