Maternity Proctored Exam (Spring Henry Exam)

Which maternal laboratory test needs to be addressed in a client having an amniocentesis?

The nurse is teaching a group of pregnant clients about antenatal care. Which comment by one of the clients indicates a need for further teaching?

A pregnant client is 6 weeks gestation and is complaining of nausea and occasional vomiting. What would be the most helpful nursing recommendation?

The nurse is teaching a group of student nurses about labor and asks the students to choose the correct order of the cardinal movements. Select the correct order below that indicates understanding of

The nurse is assessing a pregnant client and palpates the fundus at the umbilicus. In what range will her gestational age be estimated?

The increased blood volume in pregnancy is responsible for which of the following?

A client who is 36 weeks gestation tells the nurse that she felt dizzy while laying down for her by the doctor. The nurse recognizes that this client was probably experiencing which of the following?

The nurse is assessing a pregnant client in the antepartum clinic. Which screening test to detect certain birth defect and genetic conditions would the client be scheduled for at 14-15 weeks gestation

A nurse is reviewing the record of a client who has just been told that a pregnancy test is positive. The physician has documented the presence of Goodell's sign. The nurse determines this sign indica

The nurse examines the client during the second prenatal visit. Which sign would indicate a positive pregnancy?

The nurse is teaching a group of students about the function of the amniotic fluid. The nurse knows that the student needs further teaching when the student makes which of the following statements?

A client presents to L & D for evaluation. Upon placing her on the electronic fetal monitor (EFM), the nurse finds the fetal heart rate (FHR) to be consistently 170 to 180 bpm. What should the nurse d

The nurse auscultates the FHR and determine a rate of 152. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is admitting a client to labor and delivery who states that her membranes have ruptured. What approach would be best for the nurse to use when assessing for ruptured membranes in a patient?

The nurse is teaching a group of pregnant women about iron deficiency anemia. Which meal would the nurse recommend to a client who is iron deficient?

The nurse is speaking with a client who states that she has "felt the baby move". This nurse knows that this is called

The nurse in the antepartum clinic is reviewing a client's history that states the client is a gravida 2 para 0. Which statement is the best interpretation about this client?

A pregnant client who is due in 3 weeks tells the nurse she has shortness of breath occasionally. The nurse explains that this will decrease after the occurrence of which phenomena?

The nurse understands that variability in the FHR is indicative of which of the following?

The nurse working in the delivery room is asked by the client how frequent her contractions are coming. You explain the frequency of uterine contractions is determined by which of the following statem

The nurse prepares prescribed oxytocin, which is to be added to the client's IV fluid when the placenta has been delivered. The nurse determines the placenta has separated and is about to be delivered

In developing a plan of care for a client who has ruptured membranes for 24 hours, the nurse recognizes that it is essential to consider her increased risk for which of the following?

A laboring client is to be given an epidural for pain management in labor. Prior to the procedure, the physician orders a rapid intravenous infusion of 1000 cc of Lactated Ringer's solution. Which of

The nurse teaches a client how to determine the duration of a contraction. Which is the correct explanation:" time the contraction from"?

A laboring client has received butorphanol (Stadol) IV 1 hour before giving birth. Which medication should be available to decrease the effects of Stadol on the newborn?