Women's Health: Labor and Birth Process Practice Questions

C: the posture of the fetus is with all joints flexed for delivery

During the examination, the health care provider mentions the fetus has a good attitude. The nurse explains to the parents that this means: A: the posture of the fetus is with arms at its side and legs straight B: the fetus is cooperating with the labor C: the posture of the fetus is with all joints flexed for delivery D: the fetus is presenting head first

A: at the level of the umbilicus

The nurse is assessing a client who has given birth within the past hour. The nurse would expect to find the woman's fundus at which location? A: at the level of the umbilicus B: between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis C: 2 cm above the umbilicus D: one fingerbreadth below the umbilicus

A: cranial bones overlapping at the suture lines

A new father is alarmed at the shape of his newborn's head. When responding to the father, the nurse reminds him this is due to: A: cranial bones overlapping at the suture lines B: prolonged labor C: extreme pressure in the vaginal vault D: congenital defect

C: relaxin

A nurse is explaining to a pregnant client about the changes occurring in the body in preparation for labor. Which hormone would the nurse include in the explanation as being responsible for causing the pelvic connective tissue to become more relaxed and elastic? A: prolactin B: relaxin C: progesterone D: oxytocin

C: increased risk of infection

A nurse sees a pregnant client at the clinic. The client is close to her due date. During the visit, the nurse would emphasize that the client get evaluated quickly should her membranes rupture spontaneously based on the understanding of which possibility? A: potential placenta previa B: increased risk of breech presentation C: increased risk of infection D: potential rapid delivery of fetus

A: gynecoid

A pregnant client has come to the labor and delivery suite in labor. The nurse reviews the client's medical record and determines that vaginal birth is most favorable based on which finding related to the client's pelvic shape? A: gynecoid B: platylpelloid C: anthropoid D: android

A: occurring every 5 mins

A pregnant woman at 37 weeks gestation calls the clinic to say she thinks that she is in labor. The nurse instructs the woman to go to the health care facility based on the client's report of contractions that are: A: occurring every 5 mins B: occurring in the abdomen and groin C: relieved by walking D: lasting about 30 seconds

C: shoulder

Assessment of a woman in labor reveals that the scapula of the fetus is the presenting part. The nurse interprets this finding as indicating which fetal position? A: cephalic B: vertex C: shoulder D: breech

D: 50% effaced

Assessment reveals that a woman's cervix is approximately 1 cm in length. The nurse would document this as: A: 75% effaced B: 0% effaced C: 100% effaced D: 50% effaced

D: frequency

The nurse is determining how often contractions occur measuring from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction. The nurse documents these findings as: A: duration B: intensity C: peak D: frequency

A: duration

The nurse is measuring a contraction from the beginning of the increment to the end of the decrement for the same contraction. The nurse would document this as which finding? A: duration B: peak C: intensity D: frequency

B: position of comfort for the mother

While discussing labor with a client and her partner, the nurse is asked what the best position is for delivering a baby. The nurse provides them with information that indicates research has shown which position is best? A: lying on her back with feet in stirrups B: position of comfort for the mother C: semi-fowler's position D: squatting