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ATI RN · ATI Maternal Newborn · Framing Comfort During the Childbirth Process

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Question 1 of 5

What makes up the powers of labor and birth?

A. contractions and pushing efforts

B. pelvis and pelvic floor tissues

C. fetal position, attitude, lie, and presentation

D. oxytocin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: contractions and pushing efforts

Question 2 of 5

A client, G2P1001, 5 cm dilated and 40% effaced, has just received an epidural. Which of the following actions is important for the nurse to make at this time?

A. Assess the woman's temperature.

B. Place a wedge under the woman's side.

C. Place a blanket roll under the woman's feet.

D. Assess the woman's pedal pulses.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Place a wedge under the woman's side.

Question 3 of 5

On vaginal examination, it is noted that a woman with a well-functioning epidural is in the second stage of labor. The station is 2 and the baseline fetal heart rate is 130 with no decelerations. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate at this time?

A. Coach the woman to hold her breath while pushing 3 to 4 times with each contraction.

B. Administer oxygen via face mask at 8 to 10 liters per minute.

C. Delay pushing until the baby descends further and the mother has a strong urge to push.

D. Place the woman on her side and assess her oxygen saturation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Delay pushing until the baby descends further and the mother has a strong urge to push.

Question 4 of 5

Where should the nurse place the external fetal monitor electrode if the baby's buttocks face the mother's right side?

A. Left upper quadrant

B. Left lower quadrant

C. Right upper quadrant

D. Right lower quadrant

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Right upper quadrant

Question 5 of 5

On completing a fundal assessment, the nurse notes the fundus is situated on the client's right abdomen. Which of the following actions is appropriate?

A. Ask the client to empty her bladder.

B. Straight catheterize the client immediately.

C. Call the client's health provider for direction.

D. None of the above.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ask the client to empty her bladder.

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