A multiparous woman has been in labor for 8 hours. Her membranes have just ruptured spontaneously. The nurse's priority must be to:
Select one:

Prepare the woman for imminent birth

Assess the fetal heart rate and pattern

Notify the woman's primary health care provider

Document the characteristics of the fluid.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

a.   This may be necessary once fetal heart rate and pattern have been assessed, but it is not the initial priority.
b.   This is the priority as it will help determine the next steps in the management of labor.

c.   This may be necessary once fetal heart rate and pattern have been assessed, but it is not the initial priority.
d.   This may be done after assessing the fetal heart rate and pattern, but it is not the initial priority.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

a. ROA means right occiput anterior, which would imply that the fetal back is on the mother's right side.
b. RSA means right sacrum anterior, which would imply that the fetal buttocks are in the pelvis inlet and the fetal head is in the fundus.
c. LOA, which means left occiput anterior means that the fetus is in a longitudinal lie, with its head as the presenting part, facing the right posterior quadrant of the mother's pelvis, and its back on the mother's left anterior side. This is one of the most common and favorable fetal positions for delivery.
d. LSP means left sacrum posterior, which would imply that the fetal buttocks are on the mother's left side and slightly rotated toward the back (posterior).

A. Human papillomavirus. HPV B. Herpes simplex c Condyloma lata C. Chlamydia. D. Chlamydia.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

a. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral STI, not bacterial.

b. Herpes simplex is a viral STI, not bacterial.

c. Condyloma lata is a manifestation of secondary syphilis, which is caused by Treponema pallidum, a bacterium, but it is not the most common bacterial STI.
d. Chlamydia is the most common bacterial STI.

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