Question 6
After performing a sterile vaginal exam on a client who has just been admitted to the unit in active labor and placed on an electronic fetal monitor, the RN assesses that the fetal head is at 21 station. She documents this on the monitor strip. Fetal head at 21 station means that the fetal head is located where in the pelvis?
Question 7
A client who is gravida 1 para 1 vaginally delivered a 7- lb girl. She received a midline episiotomy at delivery.
When assessing the level of her uterus immediately following delivery, the nurse would expect the fundus to be located:
When assessing the level of her uterus immediately following delivery, the nurse would expect the fundus to be located:
Question 8
A client is dilated 8 cm and entering the transition phase of labor. Common behaviors of the laboring woman during transition are:
Question 9
A nurse is performing a vaginal exam on a client in active
labor. An important landmark to assess during labor
and delivery are the ischial spines because:
labor. An important landmark to assess during labor
and delivery are the ischial spines because:
Question 10
A 67-year-old man had a physical examination prior to beginning volunteer work at the hospital. A routine chest x-ray demonstrated left ventricular hypertrophy. His blood pressure was 180/110. He is 45 lb overweight. His diet is high in sodium and fat. He has a strong family history of hypertension. The client is placed on antihypertensive medication; a low-sodium, low-fat diet; and an exercise regimen. On his next visit, compliance would best
be determined by:
be determined by: