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Question 1 of 5

What are the normal signs of placental separation?

A. Uterus rises and becomes globular, gush of blood, cord lengthens
B. Uterus descends, no gush of blood, cord shortens
C. Uterus remains stationary, gush of blood, cord shortens
D. Uterus rises and becomes globular, no gush of blood, cord lengthens

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Uterus rises and becomes globular, gush of blood, cord lengthens

Question 2 of 5

What determines the type of deceleration pattern?

A. Relationship between decelerations and contractions
B. Maternal blood pressure
C. Risk factors for fetal distress
D. Electrode placement

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Relationship between decelerations and contractions

Question 3 of 5

What corresponds to contractions every 3 minutes lasting 60 seconds?

A. Contractions lasting 60 seconds followed by a 1-minute rest period.
B. Contractions lasting 120 seconds followed by a 2-minute rest period.
C. Contractions lasting 2 minutes followed by a 60-second rest period.
D. Contractions lasting 1 minute followed by a 120-second rest period.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Contractions lasting 1 minute followed by a 120-second rest period.

Question 4 of 5

To decrease the possibility of a perineal laceration during delivery, the nurse performs which of the following interventions prior to the delivery?

A. Assists the woman into a squatting position.
B. Advises the woman to push only when she feels the urge.
C. Encourages the woman to push slowly and steadily.
D. Massages the perineum with mineral oil.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Massages the perineum with mineral oil.

Question 5 of 5

What is the first action if a woman feels rectal pressure during contractions?

A. Provide a bedpan
B. Assess progress of labor
C. Notify the physician
D. Advise the mother to push

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assess progress of labor

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