A 35-year-old pregnant woman with irregular periods, G4 T2 PO A1 L2 is 28 weeks pregnant by the last ultrasound, when she experiences bright red and painless vaginal bleeding, fetal contour is easily assessed, and uterine tone is normal. On her arrival at the hospital, what would be an expected diagnostic procedure or test to confirm the diagnosis?

Select one:

Vaginal Ultrasound for placental location

Amniocentesis for fetal lung maturity

Abdominal Ultrasound for placental location

Contraction stress test (CST)

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

a.   This would help determine the location of the placenta and whether placenta previa is present, which can cause painless vaginal bleeding.
b.   This is not typically done for diagnosis of painless vaginal bleeding.
c.   While an abdominal ultrasound can also determine the location of the placenta, a vaginal ultrasound is more accurate for this purpose.
d.   This is not typically done for diagnosis of painless vaginal bleeding.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

a. This is an incorrect interpretation of the assessment.
b. This is an incorrect interpretation of the assessment.
c. This is the correct interpretation of the assessment indicating that the labor is progressing well and the baby is descending into the pelvis.
d. This is an incorrect interpretation of the assessment.

A. Maternal hypotension B. Pulmonary edema. C. Fetal bradycardia D. Fetal hypokalemia E. Fetal hypokalemia

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a. Maternal hypotension is not a common side effect of terbutaline, which is a beta-adrenergic agonist that can cause tachycardia and hypertension.
b. Pulmonary edema is a serious complication of terbutaline therapy, which can cause fluid overload, dyspnea, chest pain, and crackles in the lungs. The nurse should monitor the woman's vital signs, oxygen saturation, urine output, and lung sounds, and report any signs of pulmonary edema to the physician immediately.
c. Fetal bradycardia is not related to terbutaline, which can cause fetal tachycardia.
d. Fetal hypokalemia is also not associated with terbutaline, which can cause maternal hypokalemia due to increased potassium uptake by the cells.

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The nurse has received a report regarding her patient in labor. The woman's last vaginal examination was recorded as 2 cm, 80%, and +2. The nurse's interpretation of this assessment is that: Select one:

Correct Answer is C

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The nurse is administering Terbutaline (Brethine) to a pregnant woman to stop preterm labor. Which finding indicates an adverse reaction and the Physician must be notified? Select one:

Correct Answer is B

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