Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: In the event of sustained uterine contractions, the infusion should be immediately stopped.
Rationale 2: In the event of sustained uterine contractions, the client should have an infusion of intravenous fluids as prescribed.
Rationale 3: In the event of sustained uterine contractions, the client should be placed on her side.
Rationale 4: Oxygen may or may not be needed.
Rationale 5: This position is not to be used if the client experiences sustained uterine contractions.
Global Rationale: In the event of sustained uterine contractions, the infusion should be immediately stopped, an infusion of intravenous fluids started, and the client should be placed on her side. Oxygen may or may not be needed and the patient should not be placed in the lithotomy position.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: This medication is used to promote cervical ripening.
Rationale 2: This medication is used off-label to promote cervical ripening.
Rationale 3: This medication does not promote cervical ripening.
Rationale 4: This medication is not used to promote cervical ripening.
Rationale 5: This medication is not used to promote cervical ripening.
Global Rationale: Cervidil and Cytotec can be used to promote cervical ripening. The remaining drugs do not have that indication.
The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position
Weber test: Place the base of the tuning fork on top of the client’s head.
Hormonal changes during the ovarian and uterine cycles.
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a sitting position
Approaching the client for the ophthalmoscopic exam