NUR 230 EXAM 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS NEW
MODIFIED CURRENTLY TESTED AND
GRADED A+ 2026 NEW UPGRADE
Which characteristic is associated with false labor contractions?
Painless
Decrease in intensity with ambulation.
Regular pattern of frequency established.
Progressive in terms of intensity and duration. --CORRECT ANSWER--
Decrease in intensity with ambulation.
Which are characteristics of the second stage of labor? Select all that apply.
A. The second stage of labor is the stage in which the infant is born.
B. In this stage, the birthing table is usually set up for the nulliparous client
C. The progress of labor is enhanced when the client changes position
frequently during this stage of labor.
D. This stage begins with full cervical dilation (10 cm) and complete
effacement (100%) and ends with the baby's birth.
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,E. The force exerted by uterine contractions, gravity, and maternal bearing-
down efforts facilitates achievement of the expected outcome of a spontaneous,
uncomplicated vaginal birth.
F. The median duration of this stage of labor is 50-60 minutes in nulliparous
clients and 20-30 minutes in multiparous clients. --CORRECT ANSWER--A,
D, E, F
When assessing fetal station during a vaginal examination the nurse should
assess which pelvic structure?
Cervical OS
Pelvic Inlet
Ischial Spines
Ischial Tuberosity --CORRECT ANSWER--Ischial Spines
The biparietal diameter is the largest <blank> diameter of the fetal skull.
Transverse
Longitudinal
Vertical --CORRECT ANSWER--Transverse
A client with a SVE of 6/80/-1 is in which stage and phase of labor?
First stage, latent phase
First stage, active phase
Second stage latent phase
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, Second stage, active phase --CORRECT ANSWER--First stage, active phase
Interpret the FHR. What is the most appropriate first nursing intervention?
Turn the client
Perform SVE
Administer Oxygen
Call the provider --CORRECT ANSWER--Perform SVE
Early decel, caused by head compression
If you're seeing this, (especially with every contraction as indicated) baby might
about to be born
A multigravida presents to the labor and delivery triage area and states that she
feels as though she needs to push. What is the priority?
Notify the health care provider
Assess the client's vital signs
Place the client On the external fetal monitor
Perform a sterile vaginal exam --CORRECT ANSWER--Perform a sterile
vaginal exam
What if she's fully dilated and the baby's ready to arrive?
We want a HR on the baby but the priority to determine the baby isn't coming
immediately
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WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS NEW
MODIFIED CURRENTLY TESTED AND
GRADED A+ 2026 NEW UPGRADE
Which characteristic is associated with false labor contractions?
Painless
Decrease in intensity with ambulation.
Regular pattern of frequency established.
Progressive in terms of intensity and duration. --CORRECT ANSWER--
Decrease in intensity with ambulation.
Which are characteristics of the second stage of labor? Select all that apply.
A. The second stage of labor is the stage in which the infant is born.
B. In this stage, the birthing table is usually set up for the nulliparous client
C. The progress of labor is enhanced when the client changes position
frequently during this stage of labor.
D. This stage begins with full cervical dilation (10 cm) and complete
effacement (100%) and ends with the baby's birth.
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,E. The force exerted by uterine contractions, gravity, and maternal bearing-
down efforts facilitates achievement of the expected outcome of a spontaneous,
uncomplicated vaginal birth.
F. The median duration of this stage of labor is 50-60 minutes in nulliparous
clients and 20-30 minutes in multiparous clients. --CORRECT ANSWER--A,
D, E, F
When assessing fetal station during a vaginal examination the nurse should
assess which pelvic structure?
Cervical OS
Pelvic Inlet
Ischial Spines
Ischial Tuberosity --CORRECT ANSWER--Ischial Spines
The biparietal diameter is the largest <blank> diameter of the fetal skull.
Transverse
Longitudinal
Vertical --CORRECT ANSWER--Transverse
A client with a SVE of 6/80/-1 is in which stage and phase of labor?
First stage, latent phase
First stage, active phase
Second stage latent phase
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, Second stage, active phase --CORRECT ANSWER--First stage, active phase
Interpret the FHR. What is the most appropriate first nursing intervention?
Turn the client
Perform SVE
Administer Oxygen
Call the provider --CORRECT ANSWER--Perform SVE
Early decel, caused by head compression
If you're seeing this, (especially with every contraction as indicated) baby might
about to be born
A multigravida presents to the labor and delivery triage area and states that she
feels as though she needs to push. What is the priority?
Notify the health care provider
Assess the client's vital signs
Place the client On the external fetal monitor
Perform a sterile vaginal exam --CORRECT ANSWER--Perform a sterile
vaginal exam
What if she's fully dilated and the baby's ready to arrive?
We want a HR on the baby but the priority to determine the baby isn't coming
immediately
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