Maternity Proctored Exam (Samuel Merritt University)

A woman is experiencing back labor and complains of intense pain in her lower back. An effective relief measure would be to use:

The patient received a narcotic analgesic during the transition stage of labor. Which of the following will the nurse assess for in the newborn?

The patient has shared a copy of her birth plan with the nurse. When is the best time for the nurse to review the birth plan and discuss the patient's options for pharmacologic pain relief in labor?

The nurse caring for a pregnant client knows that her health teaching regarding fetal circulation has been effective when the client reports that she has been sleeping:

A woman has requested an epidural for her pain. She is 5 cm dilated and 100

A woman who is pregnant for the first time is dilated 3 cm and having contractions every 5 minutes. She is groaning and perspiring excessively; she states that she did not attend childbirth classes. T

A major advantage of nonpharmacologic pain management is that:

The nurse is taking an advice call from a woman at 40 weeks' gestation. The nurse instructs the patient to go to the hospital to be evaluated when the patient states which of the following?

Immediately following administration of epidural anesthesia to the patient, the nurse must monitor the mother for which of the following?

A primigravida is pushing with contractions. The nurse notes that the woman's perineum is beginning to bulge and that there is an increase in bloody show. Which of the following actions by the nurse i

When managing the care of a woman in the second stage of labor, the nurse uses various measures to enhance the progress of fetal descent. These measures include when possible:

A 20-week pregnant client is being seen in the prenatal clinic. Her fundus is palpated 3 cm below the umbilicus. This finding is:

Which complaint made by a client at 35 weeks of gestation requires additional assessment?

Which client at term should go to the hospital or birth center the soonest after labor begins?

The nurse is teaching a 25 year old pregnant woman about nutrition and weight gain. Which of the following statements demonstrates the woman understands the teaching?

A Gravida 1, Para 0 patient, 40 weeks pregnant, is laboring in bed, flat on her back, in the supine position. She becomes pale, her skin becomes clammy, and she states she feels dizzy. What is the fir

A client is admitted to the birthing suite in early active labor. Which nursing action takes priority during the admission process?

The client has just received an epidural and is concerned about having a bowel movement while pushing and delivering her baby. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?

The client has just received an epidural and is concerned about having a bowel movement while pushing and delivering her baby. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?

A woman has come to the clinic for preconception counseling because she wants to start trying to get pregnant in 3 months. She asks the nurse: "One of my friends told me I need to take folic acid. Why

A client in labor and delivery has just received a dose of ephedrine. Which of the following signs should the nurse expect to see?

The nurse who performs vaginal examinations to assess a woman's progress in labor should:

With regard to their role in the personal hygiene of the expectant mother, maternity nurses should be aware that:

A pregnant patient at 28 weeks has become anemic. The nurse would anticipate giving the following guidelines regarding iron supplementation, except:

A nurse is conducting the admission assessment of a client who is positive for Group B Streptococcus (GBS). Which finding is of most concern to the nurse?