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Question 1 of 5

A patient in labor is undergoing an epidural block and is given intravenous fluid. What is the purpose of this?

A. To treat hypotension that results from hemorrhage

B. To increase urine output

C. To treat insensible fluid losses

D. To treat hypotension that results from sympathetic blockade

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: To treat hypotension that results from sympathetic blockade

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is monitoring a laboring person who is receiving oxytocin for labor induction. What is the priority assessment during oxytocin infusion?

A. monitor fetal heart rate

B. assess maternal vital signs

C. assess uterine tone

D. monitor for signs of uterine hyperstimulation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: assess uterine tone

Question 3 of 5

When assessing the fruit intake of a pregnant client, the nurse notes that the client usually eats 1 piece of fruit per day and drinks a 12 oz glass of fruit juice per day. Which of the following is the most important communication for the nurse to make?

A. You are effectively meeting your daily fruit requirements.

B. Fruit juices are excellent sources of folic acid.

C. It would be even better if you were to consume more whole fruits and less fruit juice.

D. Your fruit intake far exceeds the recommended daily fruit intake.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It would be even better if you were to consume more whole fruits and less fruit juice.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer a postpartum tetanus shot. What is the most important action before administering the shot?

A. verify the person's immunization status

B. assess the person's blood pressure

C. assess for uterine atony

D. prepare for a cesarean section

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: assess for uterine atony

Question 5 of 5

Which is an expected characteristic of amniotic fluid?

A. Deep yellow color

B. Clear, with small white particles

C. Nitrazine test: acidic result

D. Absence of ferning

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Clear, with small white particles

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