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NRSG 376 Exam 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed 2nd stage labor dilation fully dilated 2nd stage labor maternal behaviors second wind as they see they are making progress intense concentration w/ pushing efforts 2nd stage labor physical discomforts may have urge to push when head is crowning may feel intense pain, burning 2nd stage of labor contractions 2-3 min apart, lasting 60 sec. and strong by palpation 3 hours later the bishop score is 8 and the HCP orders oxytocin....

the building up of the contraction is called - increment the descent or relaxation of the uterine muscles - decrement the peak of the contraction - acme the time from the beginning of one to the beginning of the next contraction - frequency the time from the beginning to the end of one contraction - duration the strength of the contraction - intensity define effacement - the process of shortening and thinning of the cervix define dilation - the opening and enlargement of the...

The frequency of uterine contractions is measured as: The end of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction. The beginning of one contraction to the end of that contraction. The beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction. The end of one contraction to the end of the next contraction. - The beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction. Which of the following characteristics demonstrate a woman in latent (early) phase...

______ begins immediately after birth of infant (and delivery of placenta) and lasts approximately 6 weeks. - Period following birth or delivery - "The fourth trimester" postpartum/ puerperium Healthy People 2020 goals for ______ care includes... - Reduce maternal mortality rate. Interventions- improve identification of postpartum hemorrhage and other related complications. - Reduce births conceived within 18 months of a previous birth. Interventions- improve proper education. - Increas...

In adolescent pregnancy, _______________ ________ is the critical factor that most influences pregnancy outcomes - prenatal care Because adolescents have _________________ bodies, there is a risk for preterm birth, low birth weight, cephalopelvic disproportion, iron deficiency anemia, and preeclampsia - immature There is a high incidence of ________'s in the adolescent population as well as many ________ _________ behaviors such as smoking, drug use, and sexual activity without contracept...

1. A woman is 12 weeks pregnant. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect the patient to exhibit? a. Backache b. Dyspnea c. Fatigue d. Diarrhea - c 2. A pregnant woman is complaining of heartburn. The nurse understands this is caused by which change of pregnancy? a. An increase in water reabsorption by the colon b. The relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter c. A decrease in the capacity of the stomach d. An increase in stomach acid production - b 3. A nurse in i...

When is the postpartum rapid assessment tool performed? - 24 hours after birth After birth, when might maternal decreased RR occur? - extremely high spinal block or epidural C-section After birth, what does elevated BP indicated? low BP? - elevated BP= anxiety, preeclampsia, essential hypertension, renal disease low BP= hemorrhage What does a boggy uterus indicate? - full bladder, uterine bleeding What should lochia indicate after birth? - Lochia rubra 1-2 inch stain on pad, may co...

breastfeeding benefits for mother - increased bonding and relaxation, saves money, more convenient, quicker recovery postpregnancy, reduces chances of breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancer, reducese risk of obesity and hypertension breastfeeding benefits for baby - strengthens immune system, protects from infection, decreases allergies, easily digestible, protects against obesity, helps with long term brain development, adapts to baby's needs breastfeeding latch - nipple to nose, wait f...

the building up of the contraction is called - ANS increment the descent or relaxation of the uterine muscles - ANS decrement the peak of the contraction - ANS acme the time from the beginning of one to the beginning of the next contraction - ANS frequency the time from the beginning to the end of one contraction - ANS duration the strength of the contraction - ANS intensity define effacement - ANS the process of sh...

What is a high risk pregnancy? - ANS a condition that affects the health of the mother, her fetus, or both When does risk assessment begin in regards to antepartum visits? - ANS -at the FIRST antenatal visit -continues with each subsequent visit because risk factors may develop or be identified in later visits What are four kinds of early pregnancy complications? - ANS -ectopic pregnancy -gestational trophoblastic disease -spontaneous abortion -hyperemesis gr...