Inpatient Obstetric Nurse (RNCOB) Study Guide Exam
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At 32 weeks, a prenatal patient reported decreased fetal
movement. A nonstress test is reported as nonreactive.
Which is appropriate for this patient? - Answer-Biophysical
profile.
Cordocentesis is more commonly used to detect fetal... -
Answer-Anemia.
Quad screening compared to alphafetoprotein testing can
better detect... - Answer-Trisomies.
A fetal heart rate baseline of 140 with moderate variability,
no accelerations and no decelerations is a NICHD
category... - Answer-1 (one)
A series of sine waves with similar duration and amplitude
develop on the electronic fetal monitor 10 minutes after
stadol administration to a patient with a previously normal
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tracing. The appropriate response to this fetal heart rate
pattern would be to... - Answer-Continue to observe...
Fetal metabolic acidosis in a tracing can be ruled out with
the presence of... - Answer-Variability.
Which tachyarrhythmia can result in fetal hydrops? -
Answer-Persistent supraventricular tachycardia-sign of
anemia which can in turn cause hydrops.
A G2P1 at 34 weeks gestation with a history of lupus was
in for a routine prenatal visit. FHT's were auscultated at
60. She was sent to labor and delivery for further
evaluation. A complete flat tracing suggests the fetus
has... - Answer-A complete heart block, which can be a
complication of lupus.
A woman at term is in labor and exhibits recurrent variable
decelerations with moderate variability and meconium
stained amniotic fluid. An amnioinfusion is ordered with the
goal of... - Answer-Relieving cord compression.
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Baroreceptors respond mainly to changes in... - Answer-
Blood pressure.
Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system causes the
fetal heart rate to... - Answer-increase.
A patient's record states her pregnancy history is 1 term
pregnancy, 1 miscarriage at 10 weeks, twins at 35 weeks
with one who dies soon after birth. What is her GP? -
Answer-Gravida 3 Para 1212
Cholestasis is a condition that occurs in pregnancy and is
caused by elevated... - Answer-Bile acid
What is a sign of deteriorating status in pregnancy
complicated by hypertension? - Answer-Increased serum
creatinine
A patient at 37 weeks gestation arrives to labor and
delivery from the emergency room after admission for
severe gastric discomfort with nausea and vomiting. She
is anxious and dizzy. Her blood pressure is 156/100. She
has 4+ protein in her urine. Most likely diagnosis is anxiety
and... - Answer-Preeclampsia with severe features