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Question 1 of 5

A nurse concludes that a woman is in the latent phase of labor. Which of the following signs/symptoms would lead a nurse to that conclusion?

A. The woman talks and laughs during contractions.

B. The woman complains about severe back labor.

C. The woman performs effleurage during a contraction.

D. The woman asks to go to the bathroom to defecate.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The woman talks and laughs during contractions.

Question 2 of 5

The physician performs an ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy and also dates the pregnancy at 10 3/7 weeks gestation. While providing client education, the nurse makes sure to include that which symptom is considered a normal finding at this point in pregnancy?

A. Diarrhea

B. Leg cramps

C. Occipital headache

D. Urinary frequency

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Urinary frequency

Question 3 of 5

What is the condition where the umbilical cord vessels branch prior to insertion into the placenta?

A. placenta previa

B. placenta cervix

C. velamentous insertion

D. vasa previa

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: velamentous insertion

Question 4 of 5

What advantage includes more patient mobility and freedom of movement?

A. internal electronic monitor

B. external electronic monitor

C. intermittent auscultation

D. IUPC and scalp electrode

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: intermittent auscultation

Question 5 of 5

What should the nurse do after auscultating a fetal heart rate of 152 bpm in early labor?

A. Inform the mother that the rate is normal.

B. Reassess in 5 minutes to verify results.

C. Immediately report the rate to the health care practitioner.

D. Place the client on her left side and apply oxygen.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inform the mother that the rate is normal.

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