A pregnant woman asks about the advantages of a hospital birth. ...

[jace]

A pregnant woman asks about the advantages of a hospital birth. You would explain to her that
 
  A) what was right for her mother will surely be right for her.
  B) a hospital's primary function is promotion of health.
  C) having anesthesia administered in a hospital setting will shorten labor.
  D) she will have the security of knowing emergency equipment is on hand.

Question 2

A type I diabetic delivers a healthy baby girl by cesarean section for fetal distress. She is one day post-op. Which order should you question?
 
  a. AccuChecks qid; resume last insulin dose prior to delivery
  b. AccuChecks qid and cover with regular insulin according to sliding scale
  c. Encourage ambulation
  d. IV lactated Ringer's  125/hr. until tolerating clear liquids

[kingdude89]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A
The increased insulin resistance that occurs during pregnancy often resolves within a few hours following delivery. Therefore, there is no need to do AccuChecks qid or resume the insulin. The other options are appropriate prescriptions by the health care provider.

[jace]

Wow, this really help

[jomama]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it