Author Question: The nurse understands that amnioinfusions are performed for what purpose(s)? (Select all that ... (Read 79 times)

bobbysung · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse understands that amnioinfusions are performed for what purpose(s)? (Select all that apply.)

a. To decrease the compression of the umbilical cord
b. To dilute meconium in the uterine cavity
c. To decrease vaginal bleeding
d. To decrease effects of oligohydramnios
e. To treat a prolapsed cord

Question 2

When assessing a woman who has just given birth, the nurse notes that the woman's fundus is firm and has risen in her abdomen. A gush of dark red blood comes from her vagina. The nurse concludes that:

a. A cervical tear occurred during birth.
b. The placenta has separated.
c. The woman is beginning to hemorrhage.
d. Clots have formed in the uterine fundus.

DylanD1323 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D
After rupture of membranes, it may be necessary to replace the fluid to alleviate cord compression, increase fluid if oligohydramnios is present, or dilute meconium to lessen the risk of meconium aspiration. Amnioinfusion is contraindicated with vaginal bleeding and prolapsed cord.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Signs of imminent delivery of the placenta include lengthening of the umbilical cord, a gush of blood from the vagina, and elevation of the uterine fundus.