A nurse is caring for a full term client in labor who is prescribed continuous fetal monitoring. On examination, the nurse determines the client's membranes are intact. Which of the following assessment methods should the nurse implement?

Transvaginal fetal Doppler probe

External ultrasound transducer monitor

DeLee Hillis fetoscope

Internal fetal scalp electrode

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. A transvaginal fetal Doppler is not commonly used for continuous monitoring and is typically reserved for early pregnancy.
B. An external ultrasound transducer is appropriate for continuous fetal monitoring when the membranes are intact. It is noninvasive and safe for use during labor.
C. A DeLee Hillis fetoscope is used for intermittent auscultation, not continuous monitoring.
D. An internal fetal scalp electrode requires ruptured membranes and cervical dilation; it is contraindicated with intact membranes.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. HSV-2 can cause neonatal herpes, which may result in serious complications or fetal demise if transmitted at delivery.
B. Tight-fitting undergarments can increase moisture and irritation; clients should wear loose cotton underwear to promote healing.
C. The risk of neonatal transmission is highest when active lesions or viral shedding are present at the time of vaginal delivery.
D. Antiviral medications (e.g., acyclovir) suppress viral replication and reduce outbreaks and shedding but do not eradicate the virus.

A. Labor induction with oxytocin B. Newborn weight 2.948 kg (6 lb 8 oz) C. History of human papillomavirus D. History of uterine atony E. Vacuum-assisted delivery

Correct Answer is ["C"]

Explanation

A. The car seat should remain rear-facing until at least age 2, or until the child reaches the maximum height and weight limit specified by the manufacturer, not just until 12 months.
B. The retainer (chest) clip should be positioned at the level of the infant's armpits, not the abdomen, to ensure proper restraint.
C. Positioning the car seat at a 45° angle helps keep the infant’s airway open and reduces the risk of aspiration or airway obstruction.
D. For rear-facing seats, the harness straps should be at or below the baby’s shoulders, not above.

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