A nurse in the labor room is caring for a client in the active phases of labor. The nurse is assessing the fetal patterns and notes a late deceleration on the monitor strip. The most appropriate nursing action is to:

A nurse is beginning to care for a client in labor. The physician has prescribed an IV infusion of Pitocin. The nurse ensures that which of the following is implemented before initiating the infusion?

Normal baseline fetal heart rate ?

fetal tachycardia

cause of early decelerations is

A nurse should recognize which of the following as a manifestation of sepsis in the neonate? (Select all that apply)

A 22 year old woman is 6 weeks postpartum. In the clinic, she admits to crying everyday, feeling overwhelmed, and sometimes thinking she may hurt the baby. What would be the priority nursing action at this time?

A client in preterm labor (31) weeks who is dilated to 4 cms has been started on Magnesium Sulfate and the contractions have stopped. If the clients labor can be stopped for the next 48 hours, which medication can the nurse anticipate a prescription for?

the nurse is monitoring a client in preterm labor who is receiving Magnesium sulfate. The nurse should monitor for which adverse affects of this medication. Select all that apply.

The nurse in a newborn nursery is monitoring a preterm infant for respiratory distress syndrome. Which assessment findings should alert the nurse to the possibility of this syndrome. Select all that apply.

The postpartum nurse is providing instructions to the mother of a newborn with hyperbilirubinemia who is being breastfed. The nurse should provide which instruction to the mother?

The nurse is monitoring a client in the immediate postpartum period for signs of hemorrhage. Which sign is noted, would be an early sign of excessive blood loss?

The nurse is assessing the client in the fourth stage of labor and notes the fundus is firm, but that bleeding is excessive. Which should be the initial action?

On assessment of a postpartum client, the nurse notes that the uterus feels soft and boggy. The nurse should take which initial action?

The nurse is planning care for a postpartum client who had a vaginal delivery 2 hours ago. the client required an episiotomy and has several hemorrhoids. What is the priority nursing consideration for this client?

Colostrum _______?

The nurse is performing an initial assessment on a newborn infant. When assessing the infant’s head, the nurse notes that the ears are low-set. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

A client who is positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) delivers a newborn infant. The nurse provides instructions to help the client with care of her infant. Which client statement indicates the need for further instruction?

During a routine prenatal visit, a client complains of gums that bleed easily with brushing. The nurse performs an assessment and teaches the client about proper nutrition to minimize this problem. Which client statement indicates an understanding of the proper nutrition to minimize this problem?

Client is 1 day post op abd surgery for ovarian cancer. Client is receiving IV RL 100ml/h and continuous epidural morphine for pain. Foley output has decreased to <20ml/h in the past 2 hours. Post op Hematocrit is 36% (0.36), and the hemoglobin is 12 g/dL (120 g/L). Which action should the nurse carry out first?

Which of these contraceptives are hormonal methods?

What is true about an IUD (copper or hormonal)?

What are the main side effects of any hormonal contraceptive?

How do hormonal contraceptives (usually) work?

Abbreviate HPV -

__________ involves taking a sample of amniotic fluid.

Surgery is carried out to cut the Fallopian

tubes and the two ends are then tied to

prevent the ovum from meeting the sperms.

HPV can cause genital warts, or cancer.

STD’s are transmitted via the following bodily fluids, except

Painful urination, skin rash, yellowing of skin or painful sex are common signs and symptoms of:

Causes blisters on the skin and genitals. The blisters may disappear temporarily but may appear occasionally, especially as a result of stress.

The following are bacterial infections, except:

All of these infections are cause by bacteria EXCEPT:

Which of these STI's are caused by bacteria--check ALL that apply!

The bacterium Treponema pallidum causes

The bacterium Neisseria gonorrheae causes:

Most bacterial STI's

Which STI can often give a green or yellow discharge?

Which contraception’s can also prevent STIs?

Which contraceptive doesn’t rely on memory and effort?

Which STI should you have immunity from if you have had the HPV vaccine?

This virus affects the immune system, specifically CD4 and T-helper cells. It is spread through physical contact or exchange of bodily fluids.

The Gardisil vaccine is used to help guard against the cervical cancer that this virus is known to cause. This virus primarily effects the reproductive system.

Ovulation typically occurs on what day of the cycle?

Which hormone controls the development of male secondary sexual charecteristics.

Which changes occur at puberty to boys and girls

Children between the ages ___________ & __________ years are called adolescents?

The onset of puberty and maturity of reproductive organs are controlled by _______________.

What is the function of amniotic fluid?

Human Pregnancy is divided into three major time periods. Each time period represents one-third of the total pregnancy. What are these time periods called?

The fetus and the mother exchange materials between them such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste. This exchange of materials happens using the...

What is the major change that occurs during the final "fetal" stage of development?

Placenta previa is a medical condition that occurs in some pregnant women. Women with this condition are often placed on bed rest, which prohibits them from any strenuous activity that may cause the blood vessels in the placenta to rupture. If not diagnosed, placenta previa can be a very dangerous condition because the placenta is

What is the ball of cells called once it has implanted into the wall of the uterus?

Around 8 - 10 weeks when all organs are in place and it looks more human it is called a

What is it called when an egg is released from the ovary into the oviduct?

What is it called when the embryo burries into the wall of the uterus?

What is the gestation period of humans?

What carries substances between the placenta and the fetus?

What holds the fluid that the fetus develops and grows in?

Name the hormone produced by cells around the embryo that maintains the corpus luteum during pregnancy.

The picture represents one stage during the human developing process. A function of structure A is to

White substance that appears around the baby body

Which baby part leaves first during birth?

How many stages of childbirth are there?

How dilated does the cervix get during labor?

How many steps of the first stage of childbirth are there?

How much does the cervix dilate to in early labor?

When does the second stage of childbirth end?

What is another term for the placenta?

Substances that may harm the developing fetus and result in the formation of birth defects

Which nutrient helps normal development of bones and teeth?

Which of the following is not a function of the placenta?

The structure known as the "bag of waters" is the

What does a home pregnancy test check for?

Medical care received during pregnancy.

Some signs and symptoms of pregnancy include (choose all that apply):

During childbirth 'crowning' refers to _______________

During the __________________ stage of labour the baby is delivered

the opening (1 cm--3cm--10cm) of the cervix is called...

The thinning (25%--50%--100%) of the cervix.

The stage of labor where contractions begin coming consistently. They are usually spaced from 10 to 20 minutes apart. Body is effacing and dilating.

This stage of labor the most painful part. The cervix fully dilates/effaces to10 cm--Baby "drops" down into the birth canal.

The stage begins with the baby crowing and ends with it being delivered.

This stage is when the after birth is delivered.

This hormone is responsible for ensuring the endometrium remains thick and nutrient rich

During early pregnancy, this structure releases progesterone.

During which week do all limbs and essential organs form during pregnancy?

Stage 2 of labor and delivery include all of the following EXCEPT

Prenatal care is important throughout the pregnancy, but which trimester is most important?

How many centimeters dilated must the cervix be before Stage 2 of labor & delivery can take place

A women is having difficulty with the progression of her labor. She is not having strong enough contractions. Which of the following hormones could we give her to induce contractions?

Sushi with raw fish is ok to eat while pregnant.