A mother has entered the second stage of labor. The nurse states that this stage begins with complete dilatation of the cervix and ends:
a. when the mother begins to push.
b. when the baby's head crowns.
c. with delivery of the baby.
d. with delivery of the placenta.
Question 2The nurse who helps a family and a patient with a disability rejoice in the acquisition of the smallest new skill is following the rehabilitation philosophy of:
a. resolving impairments.
b. removing disabilities.
c. increasing quality of life.
d. returning to the community.
Question 3The physician has decided to induce labor with prostaglandin gel and an amniotomy. The nurse assures the patient that labor will probably start in:
a. 1 hour.
b. 4 hours.
c. 8 hours.
d. 12 hours.
Question 4A primigravida patient is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. During initial assessment, the baby is found to be engaged. The nurse recognizes this means that the:
a. narrowest diameter of the presenting part has reached the pelvic outlet.
b. descending part is being initiated through the midpelvis.
c. widest diameter of the presenting part has reached the pelvic outlet.
d. narrowest diameter of the presenting part is at the ischial spines.
Question 5The rehabilitation nurse instructs a paraplegic athlete that the rehabilitation experience will consist of:
a. relearning former skills.
b. learning to walk.
c. learning new skills to adapt to a different lifestyle.
d. developing muscle strength.
Question 6During labor, the patient screams at her husband to get out of her sight. The nurse's most appropriate action would be to:
a. encourage the husband to stay.
b. assure the husband that such behavior is normal.
c. remind the patient that the husband wants to help.
d. change the patient's position.
Question 7The nurse is admitting a patient to the labor and delivery unit. While performing the initial assessment, it is most important to assess:
a. food and drug allergies.
b. when the baby is due.
c. when the patient last ate.
d. the timing of contractions.
Question 8The nurse recognizes that the rehabilitation process involves the efforts of various disciplines whose focus is to build on a person's:
a. losses.
b. long-term plans.
c. drives.
d. abilities.
Question 9A mother is in early labor and asks the nurse how long this will last. The nurse explains that the first stage of labor lasts from the beginning of regular contractions until the:
a. cervix is completely effaced.
b. baby is in position.
c. cervix is fully dilated.
d. woman begins pushing.