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nramada · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse working with a client who is seeking a family and medical leave knows that the employee must meet which eligibility requirement of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993?

1. Work at least 40 hours per week
2. Have been employed for at least 1 month
3. Work for a company with fewer than 50 employees
4. Be allowed parental leave for childbirth or adoption

Question 2

During a visit to the obstetrician, a pregnant patient questions the nurse about the potential need for an amniotomy.

The nurse explains that an amniotomy is performed to: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Stimulate the beginning of labor.
2. Augment labor progression.
3. Allow application of an internal fetal electrode.
4. Allow application of an external fetal monitor.
5. Allow insertion of an intrauterine pressure catheter.

fatboyy09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Explanation: 4. The Family and Medical Leave Act mandates parental leave for childbirth or adoption but applies only to companies with 50 or more employees.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Amniotomy is the artificial rupture of the amniotic membranes and can be used to induce labor.
Rationale 2: Amniotomy can be done to augment labor.
Rationale 3: Amniotomy allows access to the fetus in order to apply an internal fetal electrode to the fetal scalp.
Rationale 4: Applying an external fetal monitor does not require an amniotomy.
Rationale 5: Amniotomy may be performed during labor to allow an intrauterine pressure catheter to be inserted.