Which of the following routine nursing assessments is ...

[ap345]

Which of the following routine nursing assessments is contraindicated for a client admitted with suspected placenta previa?
 
  a. Monitoring fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs
  b. Observing vaginal bleeding or leakage of amniotic fluid
  c. Determining frequency, duration, and intensity of contractions
  d. Determining cervical dilation and effacement

Question 2

A man and a woman who have not achieved a successful pregnancy are scheduled to meet with a fertility specialist. Which simple evaluation is usually the first test to be per-formed?
 
  a. Semen analysis
  b. Hysterosalpingogram
  c. Endometrial biopsy
  d. Testicular biopsy

[nanny]

Answer to Question 1

D
Vaginal examination of the cervix may result in perforation of the placenta and subsequent hemorrhage.

Answer to Question 2

A
Semen analysis is usually the first test to be performed because it is least costly and noninva-sive.
Hysterosalpingogram uses contrast medium to evaluate the structure and patency of the ute-rus and tubes.
Endometrial biopsy determines whether the endometrium is responding to ovarian stimula-tion.
A testicular biopsy is an invasive examination using a local anesthetic.

[ap345]

Excellent

[gcook]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it