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1. A client is in the third stage of labor. Which finding would alert the nurse that the
placenta is separating?
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C) umbilical cord shortens
D) mucous plug is expelled
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2. A woman calls the health care facility stating that she is in labor. The nurse would urge
the client to come to the facility if the client reports which symptom?
A) increased energy level with alternating strong and weak contractions
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B) moderately strong contractions every 4 minutes, lasting about 1 minute

C) contractions noted in the front of abdomen that stop when she walks
D) pink-tinged vaginal secretions and irregular contractions lasting about 30 seconds
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3. A client has not received any medication during her labor. She is having frequent
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contractions every 1 to 2 minutes and has become irritable with her coach and no longer
will allow the nurse to palpate her fundus during contractions. Her cervix is 8 cm dilated
and 90% effaced. The nurse interprets these findings as indicating:
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B) active phase of the first stage of labor.
C) transition phase of the first stage of labor.
D) pelvic phase of the second stage of labor.
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4. Assessment of a woman in labor reveals cervical dilation of 3 cm, cervical effacement

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lasting about 40 seconds. The
nurse determines that this client is in:
A) latent phase of the first stage.
B) active phase of the first stage.
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C) transition phase of the first stage.
D) perineal phase of the second stage.

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5. A client is admitted to the labor and birthing suite in early labor. On review of her
prenatal history, the nurse determines that the client's pelvic shape as identified in the
antepartal progress notes is the most favorable one for a vaginal birth. Which pelvic
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shape would the nurse have noted?
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D) anthropoid

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6. A woman in labor received an opioid close to the time of birth. The nurse would assess
the newborn for which effect?
A) respiratory depression
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C) abdominal distention
D) hyperreflexia
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7. After describing continuous internal electronic fetal monitoring to a laboring woman

and her partner, which statement by the woman would indicate the need for additional
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A) "This type of monitoring is the most accurate method for our baby."
B) "Unfortunately, I'm going to have to stay quite still in bed while it is in place."
C) "This type of monitoring can only be used after my abirb.com/test
membranes rupture."
D) "You'll be inserting a special electrode into my baby's scalp."

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8. Which action is a priority when caring for a woman during the fourth stage of labor?
A) assessing the uterine fundus
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D) assisting with perineal care

9. When palpating the fundus during a contraction, the nurseabirb.com/test

notes that it feels like a chin.
The nurse interprets this finding as indicating which type of contraction?
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C) moderate
D) mild
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10. A nursing student correctly identifies the most desirable position to promote an easy
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B) occiput anterior
C) face and brow
D) shoulder dystocia
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11. A nurse is explaining the use of effleurage as a pain relief measure during labor. Which
statement would the nurse most likely use when explaining this measure?
A) “This technique focuses on manipulating body tissues.”
B) “The technique requires focusing on a specific stimulus.”
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C) “This technique redirects energy fields that lead to pain.”
D) “The technique involves light stroking of the abdomen with breathing.”
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12. A nurse is describing the different types of regional analgesia and anesthesia for labor to
a group of pregnant women. Which statement by the group indicates that the teaching
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A) “We can get up and walk around after receiving combined spinal—epidural
analgesia.”
B) “Higher anesthetic doses are needed for patient-controlled epidural analgesia.”
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C) “A pudendal nerve block is highly effective for pain relief in the first stage of
labor.”
D) “Local infiltration using lidocaine is an appropriate method for controlling
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determines that the client is in
the active phase based on which assessment findings? Select all that apply.
A) cervical dilation of 6 cm
B) contractions every 2 to 3 minutes
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D) contractions every 90 seconds

E) strong desire to push
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14. Assessment of a woman in labor reveals that the fetus is in a cephalic presentation and
engagement has occurred. The nurse interprets this finding to indicate that the
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presenting part is at which station?
A) -2
B) -1
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D) +1

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15. A nurse notes a pregnant woman has just entered the second stage of labor. Which
interaction should the nurse prioritize at this time to assist the client?
A) encouraging the woman to push when she has a strong desire to do so
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of ice packs
C) palpating the woman's fundus for position and firmness
D) completing the identification process of the newborn with the mother
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16. The nurse notes persistent early decelerations on the fetal monitoring strip. Which
action should the nurse prioritize in this situation?
A) Continue to monitor the FHR because this pattern is benign.
B) Perform a vaginal exam to assess cervical dilation and effacement.
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C) Stay with the client while reporting the finding to the primary care provider.
D) Administer oxygen after turning the client on her left side.
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17. The nurse is performing Leopold's maneuvers as part of the initial assessment. Which
action would the nurse do first?
A) Feel for the fetal buttocks or head while palpating the abdomen.
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B) Feel for the fetal back and limbs as the hands move laterally on the abdomen.
C) Palpate for the presenting part in the area just above the symphysis pubis.
D) Determine flexion by pressing downward toward the symphysis pubis.
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18. The nurse is assessing the external fetal monitor and notes the following: FHR of 175
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bpm, decrease in variability, and late decelerations. Which action should the nurse
prioritize at this time?
A) Have the woman change her position.
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C) Notify the health care provider.
D) Continue to monitor the pattern every 15 minutes.
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19. The nursing instructor is preparing a group of nursing students for their clinical phase
and is questioning them on the various assessment skills they will need. The instructor
determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which time
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interval to assess the fetal heart rate of clients who are in the active phase of labor?
A) every 2 to 4 hours
B) every 45 to 60 minutes
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C) every 15 to 30 minutes
D) every 10 to 15 minutes

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20. The fetus of a woman in labor is determined to be in a persistent occiput posterior
position. Which intervention would the nurse prioritize?
A) Side-lying position
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B) Pain relief measures
C) Immediate cesarean birth
D) Oxytocin administration
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Answer Key
1. A
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3. C
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6. A
7. B
8. A
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9. C
10. B
11. D
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13. A, B
14. C
15. A
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17. A
18. A
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20. B

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