Answer to Question 1
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: The fetal heart rate should be assessed after all vaginal exams.
Rationale 2: The fetal heart rate should be assessed before administration of any analgesics.
Rationale 3: The fetal heart rate should be assessed after contractions.
Rationale 4: During the latent phase, the fetal heart rate should be assessed each hour in a low-risk labor patient.
Rationale 5: Before the woman gets up to ambulate, the fetal heart rate should be assessed.
Answer to Question 2
3,5,4,2,1
Rationale 1: This provides stimulation, and the baby can smell the milk.
Rationale 2: The mother holds the baby to the breast for feeding.
Rationale 3: If hungry, the newborn opens her mouth.
Rationale 4: The baby needs to face the mother.
Rationale 5: Positioning the baby's nose at nipple level enhances latching on.