AWHONN Module 6 Exam Questions With
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A dermatome is an area of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve. Assessment of dermatome
level helps establish sympathetic and motor levels of the neuraxial blockade caused by
anesthesia. The RN knows that a woman is recovering from neuraxial anesthesia when -
Answers✔she can lift both legs off of the bed.
A primary and routine role of the circulating registered nurse during a cesarean birth includes -
Answers✔performing needle and sponge counts with the scrub person
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 reason for a cesarean birth is -
Answers✔failure to progress or abnormal fetal heart patterns.
A G1P1 woman delivered by cesarean is now in the recovery room. She received Duramorph via
intrathecal catheter. On review of orders before transfer to the postpartum unit, the nurse notes
one entry that needs clarification by the physician. Which order is the source of the nurse's
concern? - Answers✔Monitor respirations every 6 hours for 24 hours.
Which of the following best describes the respiratory status assessment performed in the PACU?
- Answers✔Inspection, auscultation, and oxygen saturation
Which of the following is recommended thromboprophylaxis for all women having a cesarean
birth? - Answers✔Placement of pneumatic compression devices
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? - Answers✔Malignant
hyperthermia
Which of the following is a contraindication to the administration of regional analgesia and
anesthesia? - Answers✔Local infection at the site of injection
A rapid assessment of maternal status is completed immediately on arrival prior to the
anesthesiologist provider leaving the PACU. If the mother is stable, the RN accepts the transfer
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