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Question 1 of 5

With what is malnutrition during pregnancy associated?

A. fetal growth restriction

B. postterm birth

C. uterine dystocia

D. precipitous birth

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: fetal growth restriction

Question 2 of 5

Proper placement of the tocotransducer for electronic fetal monitoring is

A. Inside the uterus.

B. On the fetal scalp.

C. Over the uterine fundus.

D. Over the mother's lower abdomen.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Over the uterine fundus.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a pregnant person who was in a motor vehicle accident when she was younger and broke a bone in her pelvis. For what complication should the nurse be prepared?

A. fetal dystocia

B. pelvic dystocia

C. uterine dystocia

D. age dystocia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: pelvic dystocia

Question 4 of 5

When a Category II pattern of the fetal heart rate is noted and the patient is lying on her left side, which nursing action is indicated?

A. Lower the head of the be

B. Place a wedge under the left hip.

C. Change her position to the right side

D. Place the mother in Trendelenburg position

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Change her position to the right side

Question 5 of 5

If the position of a fetus in a cephalic presentation is right occiput anterior, the nurse should assess the fetal heart rate in which quadrant of the maternal abdomen?

A. Right upper

B. Left upper

C. Right lower

D. Left lower

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Right lower

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