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Question 1 of 5

How much blood loss must occur to define the loss as a postpartum hemorrhage?

A. 250 mL

B. 500 mL

C. 750 mL

D. 1,000 mL

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 500 mL

Question 2 of 5

In a research study performed by Schneuder, L., Crenshaw, J., and Gilder, R. (2017), which action by the nurse will be implemented following a cesarean delivery?

A. Allow the birth partner to hand the neonate to the mother.

B. Assist the mother and partner to cut the umbilical cord.

C. Move the neonate into the visual field of the mother.

D. Encourage skin-to-skin contact between the mother and neonate.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Encourage skin-to-skin contact between the mother and neonate.

Question 3 of 5

The patient presenting at 38 weeks' gestation, gravida 1, para 0, vaginal exam 4 cm, 100% effaced, +1 station vertex. What is the most likely intervention for this fetal heart rate pattern?

A. Continue oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion.

B. Contact the anesthesia department for epidural administration.

C. Change maternal position.

D. Administer Narcan to patient and prepare for immediate vaginal delivery.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Change maternal position.

Question 4 of 5

Shoulder dystocia is difficult to predict. What are thought to be predictors for shoulder dystocia?

A. estimated birth weight of 4,000 g

B. gestational diabetes

C. previous shoulder dystocia

D. hypertension

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: gestational diabetes

Question 5 of 5

What is a potential complication for the neonate due to precipitous labor?

A. respiratory distress

B. low birth weight

C. prelabor rupture of membranes

D. placenta previa

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: respiratory distress

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