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Question 1 of 5

Which statements about amniotic fluid are correct? Select all that apply.

A. Provides fetal nutrition

B. Cushions the fetus from injury

C. Enables the fetus to grow

D. Enables the fetus to practice swallowing

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Enables the fetus to practice swallowing

Question 2 of 5

A pregnant patient is at 30 weeks gestation and is experiencing dizziness and lightheadedness when standing. What is the nurse's first priority action?

A. Encourage the patient to drink fluids and rest for 10 minutes.

B. Instruct the patient to lie flat on her back to restore circulation.

C. Monitor the patient's blood pressure and check for signs of anemia.

D. Administer oxygen and prepare for immediate delivery.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Encourage the patient to drink fluids and rest for 10 minutes.

Question 3 of 5

A pregnant woman is scheduled to undergo chorionic villus sampling (CVS) based on genetic family history. Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be administered?

A. Magnesium sulfate

B. Prostaglandin suppository

C. RhoGAM if the patient is Rh-negative

D. Betamethasone

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: RhoGAM if the patient is Rh-negative

Question 4 of 5

During the first stage of labor, what is the primary goal of nursing care in the early phase?

A. Administer pain medication.

B. Monitor fetal heart rate continuously.

C. Promote relaxation and provide comfort measures.

D. Prepare for imminent delivery.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Promote relaxation and provide comfort measures.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assisting with a vaginal birth and notices a prolapsed umbilical cord. What is the immediate nursing action?

A. administer oxygen via mask

B. place the person in the knee-chest position

C. reposition the laboring person

D. prepare for an emergency delivery

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: administer oxygen via mask

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