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GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
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◍ The nurse assesses fetal well-being during labor by monitoring which
factor?Response of the fetal heart rate (FHR) to uterine
contractionsMaternal pain control to uterine contractionsAccelerations in
FHRFrequency of uterine contractions.
Answer: Response of the fetal heart rate (FHR) to uterine contractions
◍ Why is this the best question to ask Holly about Samuel Liu's Situation?.
Answer: The provider name belongs in the Situation section of a Shadow
General SBAR, and it's a good idea to get a verbal confirmation of
information even when it already appears in your patient's EHR.
◍ Which questions would the nurse ask the client to elicit cultural expectations
about childbearing? Select all that apply."What do you and your family
think you should do to remain healthy during pregnancy?""What can you do
to improve your health and the health of your baby?""Do you want anyone
with you when you deliver the baby?""What foods will help make a healthy
baby?""Did you eat a lot of sweets or junk food before you got
pregnant?""What actions are important for you and your family after the
baby's birth?".
Answer: not sure of this one....????"What do you and your family think you
should do to remain healthy during pregnancy?""What can you do to
improve your health and the health of your baby?""What foods will help
make a healthy baby?""What actions are important for you and your family
after the baby's birth?"
, ◍ Why is this the best way to provide feedback to Holly?.
Answer: You provide advice in a friendly manner, while encouraging she
remain vigilant.
◍ Why is this the best way to ask about the cause of Holly's error?.
Answer: You contextualize your question by citing the provider's orders.
◍ Which statement is accurate regarding preeclampsia?Preeclampsia is a
condition of the first trimester, whereas eclampsia is a condition of the
second and third trimesterPreeclampsia results in decreased function in such
organs as the placenta, kidneys, liver, and brainThe cause of preeclampsia is
well documented and understoodSevere preeclampsia is defined as
preeclampsia plus proteinuria.
Answer: Preeclampsia results in decreased function in such organs as the
placenta, kidneys, liver, and brain
◍ When assessing a client, the nurse knows that which changes take place in
the integumentary system postpartum? Select all that apply.For the first 3
months after birth, clients often report no hair loss when they brush or comb
their hair.Fingernails become brittle in consistency and strengthVascular
abnormalities such as spider angiomas (nevi) and palmar erythema persist
indefinitely in all clientsStriae gravidarum (stretch marks) on the breasts,
abdomen, and thighs may fade, but usually do not disappear
completely.Melasma (chloasma or mask of pregnancy) includes
hyperpigmentation of the areolae and linea nigra, and some clients will have
permanent darker pigmentation of those areas.The abundance of fine hair
seen during pregnancy usually disappears after delivery; any course or
bristly hair that appears during pregnancy usually remains..
Answer: Striae gravidarum (stretch marks) on the breasts, abdomen, and
thighs may fade, but usually do not disappear completely.Melasma
(chloasma or mask of pregnancy) includes hyperpigmentation of the areolae
and linea nigra, and some clients will have permanent darker pigmentation
of those areas.The abundance of fine hair seen during pregnancy usually
disappears after delivery; any course or bristly hair that appears during