NSG 3500 - Maternal Exam 2 questions
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Indications for Induction -Correct Answer-1. Post term pregnancy
2. Gestational HTN
3. Fetal demise
4. PROM
5. Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
6. IUGR
T or F: Oxytocin is a Cervical Ripening Agent -Correct Answer-False, cervical ripening agents are used
when oxytocin is not favorable; however, oxytocin may be used after cervical ripening has occurred to
induce labor
What are the 2 most common cervical ripening agents? -Correct Answer-1. Prostaglandin E1
(Misoprostol/Cytotek)
What are the mechanical methods of cervical ripening? -Correct Answer-1. Balloon catheter
2. Hydroscopic dilators
3. Amniotomy
What is Cervidil? -Correct Answer-Small plastic insert containing prostaglandin with long string is placed
into the posterior fornix of the vagina
How long does cervidil remain in the vagina? -Correct Answer-12 Hours
What precautions must a patient receiving cervidil follow? -Correct Answer-1. Stay in bed for first 2 hours
(supine or side lying)
2. May get up only for bathroom
3. Stay on monitor
, What do you do if tachysystole/hypersystole occurs in a patient receiving cervidil? -Correct Answer-
Remove the insert by wrapping fingers in saline soaked gauze and pull then administer terbutaline
How can you use a foley to cause mechanical cervical ripening? -Correct Answer-Insert the catheter into
the intracervical canal to increase pressure on lower uterine segment
T or F: A transcatheter has the highest risk of causing tachysystole? -Correct Answer-False, it is associated
with the lowest risk
What is the maximum dose of oxytocin? -Correct Answer-20 mU/min
Which IV hub should oxytocin be ran through? (Location) -Correct Answer-Closest to patient in case of
reaction
What are some contraindications to oxytocin? -Correct Answer-1. Placenta previa
2. Transverse fetal lie
3. Umbilical cord prolapse
4. Previous c-section
5. Multifetal pregnancy
6. HTN
What are the methods for the augmentation of labor? -Correct Answer-1. Amniotomy
2. Oxytocin
3. Nipple stimulation
4. Shower/tub
5. Hydration
6. Ambulation
7. Relaxation
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