OB exam 3 8-11 Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
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OB exam 3 8-11 Practice Questions and
Answers (100% Pass)
During a childbirth education class, the nurse educator describes signs of
impending labor. Which statement made by a class participant requires
further teaching?
A: "I may experience a sudden surge of energy, or a 'nesting' instinct, a...
OB exam 3 8-11 Practice Questions and
Answers (100% Pass)
During a childbirth education class, the nurse educator describes signs of
impending labor. Which statement made by a class participant requires
further teaching?
A: "I may experience a sudden surge of energy, or a 'nesting' instinct, as
labor approaches"
B: "It may be more difficult to breathe as the baby gets larger toward my
due date."
C: "It's normal to experience warm-up contractions that aren't painful
before the real thing."
D: "I could feel some increasing lower back and hip discomfort" -
Answer✔️✔️-B
A 39-week gestation client calls the office to report increased vaginal
mucus discharge and urinary frequency. She states there is good fetal
movement. Which would the nurse explain to the client?
A: This is likely a urinary infection.
B: These are signs of impending labor.
C: She should use a vaginal douche to clear the mucus discharge.
D: The baby will have a drastic decrease in movement as labor approaches.
- Answer✔️✔️-B
A pregnant woman is admitted to triage and states her contractions are
"really strong." The nurse palpates her contractions and finds her uterus is
resistant to indentation. The nurse would chart her contractions as which?
A: Weak
B: Moderate
C: Strong
D: Intractable - Answer✔️✔️-B
To improve fetal oxygenation and decrease maternal exhaustion during
second stage labor, what would the nurse instruct the client to do?
A: Take deep breaths from the nitrous oxide mask before pushing.
B: Perform pant-blow breathing during the peak of a contraction.
C: Use the Valsalva maneuver as the nurse directs pushing.
D: Wait until there is a strong urge to push to begin bearing down efforts. -
Answer✔️✔️-D
Upon vaginal examination, the nurse notes that the infant's anterior
fontanel is to the back left side of the maternal pelvis. How does the nurse
chart this position?
With regard to a pregnant woman's anxiety about her labor experience,
which does the nurse recognize?
A: Anxiety may increase the perception of pain, but it does not affect the
process of labor.
B: Women who have had a painful labor will have learned from the
experience and have less anxiety the second time because of increased
familiarity.
C: Severe anxiety can increase pain and stress, which renders uterine
contractions less effective.
D: Continuous labor support decreases anxiety, but has no effect on pain
perception or use of pain medication during labor. - Answer✔️✔️-C
The nurse is admitting a 16-year-old client for induction. She expresses fear
about the pain of labor and delivery. which is the best response by the
nurse?
A: "Since you are under 18, your mom will decide what type of pain
management is best for you."
B: "You should get an epidural. You won't feel any labor, but pushing may
be more difficult."
C: "There are many options for pharmacological and non pharmacological
pain relief. I'll discuss the pros and cons with you."
D: "Childbirth classes are a great way to learn about pain relief options. Did
you attend any?" - Answer✔️✔️-C
The nurse is caring for a term gestation client in active labor when her
membranes rupture spontaneously. Prioritize the following nursing
interventions.
A: Document the assessment findings along with time of rupture. 3
B: Assess the color, odor, and amount of fluid. 2
C: Assess the fetal heart rate. 1
D: Update the physician on spontaneous rupture of membranes and labor
progress.4 - Answer✔️✔️-1234
The nurse is caring for a client in the first stage labor. To assist the
progression of labor, the nurse recommends:
A: Changing positions and sitting upright
B: Maintaining a side-lying position only
C: Receiving an epidural as early as possible so she can relax and rest
D: Limiting visitors at the beside to promote rest - Answer✔️✔️-A
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