BSN 346 SHADOW HEALTH
NON-REASSURING FETAL STATUS
TRANSCRIPT AND DOCUMENTATION
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ The nurse caring for a pregnant client knows which situation is the most
common medical complication of pregnancy?HypertensionHyperemesis
gravidarumHemorrhagic complicationsInfection.
Answer: Hypertension
◍ types of variability.
Answer: absent, minimal, moderate, marked
◍ What is an expected change in vital signs at 40 weeks of gestation when
compared with pre-pregnancy vital signs in the electronic health record
(EHR)?Respirations are abnormally elevatedAll vital signs reflect
anticipated changesBlood pressure is elevatedPulse is abnormally elevated.
Answer: Blood pressure is elevated
◍ The nurse is preparing a diet plan for a pregnant client with preeclampsia.
Which would the nurse include in the client's diet? Select all that apply.Food
with a low sodium contentFood with a high zinc contentSix to eight glasses
of water per dayFood with a low fiber contentFour to five cups of coffee per
day.
Answer: Food with a low sodium contentFood with a high zinc contentSix
to eight glasses of water per day
◍ How can intermittent auscultation be performed?.
Answer: Fetoscope or Doppler
, ◍ Causes of decreased variability?.
Answer: Hypoxia/acidosis, medications, sleep cycle, prematurity
◍ uterine activity measured in.
Answer: mmHG
◍ Characteristics of late decelerations.
Answer: Return to baseline after contraction ends
◍ 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
◍ Which subjective signs and symptoms preceding labor would the nurse
assess with a client who is 38 weeks pregnant? Select all that apply.Weight
lossPain in the groinPersistent low backacheLoss of energyBlood tinged
cervical mucus.
Answer: not sure of this one....?Persistent low backacheLoss of energyBlood
tinged cervical mucus
◍ Characteristics of variable decelerations.
Answer: Abrupt, variable timing/intensity
◍ Which action would the nurse take when planning care for a client with a
different cultural background?Strive to keep the client's cultural background
from influencing health needsEncourage the continuation of cultural
practices in the hospital settingIn a non judgemental way, attempt to change
the client's cultural beliefsAs far as possible, adapt the client's cultural
practices to her health needs.
Answer: As far as possible, adapt the client's cultural practices to her health
needs
NON-REASSURING FETAL STATUS
TRANSCRIPT AND DOCUMENTATION
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ The nurse caring for a pregnant client knows which situation is the most
common medical complication of pregnancy?HypertensionHyperemesis
gravidarumHemorrhagic complicationsInfection.
Answer: Hypertension
◍ types of variability.
Answer: absent, minimal, moderate, marked
◍ What is an expected change in vital signs at 40 weeks of gestation when
compared with pre-pregnancy vital signs in the electronic health record
(EHR)?Respirations are abnormally elevatedAll vital signs reflect
anticipated changesBlood pressure is elevatedPulse is abnormally elevated.
Answer: Blood pressure is elevated
◍ The nurse is preparing a diet plan for a pregnant client with preeclampsia.
Which would the nurse include in the client's diet? Select all that apply.Food
with a low sodium contentFood with a high zinc contentSix to eight glasses
of water per dayFood with a low fiber contentFour to five cups of coffee per
day.
Answer: Food with a low sodium contentFood with a high zinc contentSix
to eight glasses of water per day
◍ How can intermittent auscultation be performed?.
Answer: Fetoscope or Doppler
, ◍ Causes of decreased variability?.
Answer: Hypoxia/acidosis, medications, sleep cycle, prematurity
◍ uterine activity measured in.
Answer: mmHG
◍ Characteristics of late decelerations.
Answer: Return to baseline after contraction ends
◍ 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
◍ Which subjective signs and symptoms preceding labor would the nurse
assess with a client who is 38 weeks pregnant? Select all that apply.Weight
lossPain in the groinPersistent low backacheLoss of energyBlood tinged
cervical mucus.
Answer: not sure of this one....?Persistent low backacheLoss of energyBlood
tinged cervical mucus
◍ Characteristics of variable decelerations.
Answer: Abrupt, variable timing/intensity
◍ Which action would the nurse take when planning care for a client with a
different cultural background?Strive to keep the client's cultural background
from influencing health needsEncourage the continuation of cultural
practices in the hospital settingIn a non judgemental way, attempt to change
the client's cultural beliefsAs far as possible, adapt the client's cultural
practices to her health needs.
Answer: As far as possible, adapt the client's cultural practices to her health
needs
