AWHONN POEP Module 6 questions with correct answers

Althea arrived at the obstetric unit for a labor evaluation at 39 weeks gestation. She reports decreased fetal movement for the past 24 hours. Her biophysical profile is 2/8. The decision is made to perform a cesarean delivery. The most common maternal reason for a cesarean birth is CORRECT ANSWER failure to progress or abnormal fetal heart patterns. Which of the following is a contraindication to the administration of regional analgesia and anesthesia? CORRECT ANSWER Local infection at the site of injection A woman is to receive general anesthesia for an unscheduled cesarean birth. The anesthesiologist asks if she or anyone in her immediate family has had problems with general anesthesia in the past. This question is asked to screen for which of the following? CORRECT ANSWER Malignant hyperthermia Which of the following is recommended thromboprophylaxis for all women having a cesarean birth? CORRECT ANSWER Placement of pneumatic compression devices A primary and routine role of the circulating registered nurse during a cesarean birth includes CORRECT ANSWER performing needle and sponge counts with the scrub person.