During an initial examination in the labor room, the nurse notes a large amount of yellow-green or gray frothy and bubbly discharge around the vaginal walls with a foul smell.
The nurse suspects the woman has which type of sexually transmitted infection?
Gonorrhea.
Trichomoniasis.
Chlamydia.
Syphilis.
The Correct Answer is B
Choice A rationale
Gonorrhea typically presents with a purulent, often thick, yellow discharge. While it can have a foul odor, the description of frothy and bubbly is less characteristic of gonorrhea. Diagnosis usually involves a cervical culture or nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT).
Choice B rationale
Trichomoniasis, caused by the protozoan *Trichomonas vaginalis*, is characteristically associated with a large amount of yellow-green or gray, frothy, and bubbly vaginal discharge with a distinct, often foul or fishy odor. Microscopic examination of the discharge reveals the motile trichomonads for definitive diagnosis.
Choice C rationale
Chlamydia often presents with a thin or mucopurulent discharge, which may be yellowish, but it is not typically described as frothy or bubbly. Many women with chlamydia are asymptomatic. Diagnosis is usually made through NAAT of cervical or urine samples.
Choice D rationale
Syphilis in its primary stage presents with a painless chancre. Secondary syphilis can involve a generalized rash and flu-like symptoms. Vaginal discharge is not a primary characteristic of either the primary or secondary stages of syphilis. Diagnosis involves serological testing.
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Correct Answer is ["7"]
Explanation
Step 1: Heart rate of 110/min scores 2 points (normal heart rate >100).
Step 2: Slow weak cry scores 1 point (good strong cry scores 2, no cry scores 0).
Step 3: Some flexion of extremities scores 1 point (active movement scores 2, limp scores 0).
Step 4: Grimace in response to suctioning scores 1 point (coughing or sneezing scores 2, no response scores 0).
Step 5: Body pink, blue extremities scores 1 point (completely pink scores 2, completely blue or pale scores 0).
Step 6: Total Apgar score is the sum of the scores from each category: 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 7. Final calculated answer: 7.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Misoprostol is a prostaglandin analog that stimulates uterine contractions. It is contraindicated in clients with placenta previa due to the risk of severe hemorrhage from placental separation if contractions are induced.
Choice B rationale
Active genital herpes is a contraindication for vaginal delivery and therefore also a contraindication for induction of labor with Misoprostol, as it could potentially lead to vertical transmission of the herpes simplex virus to the newborn during passage through the birth canal.
Choice C rationale
A previous uterine incision due to multiple myomectomy can be a contraindication for labor induction with Misoprostol, depending on the type and location of the incisions. The increased risk of uterine rupture with strong contractions stimulated by Misoprostol is a significant concern in such cases.
Choice D rationale
Gestational hypertension, in the absence of other contraindications, can be an indication for induction of labor if the benefits of delivering the baby outweigh the risks of continuing the pregnancy. Misoprostol can be used cautiously in this situation to ripen the cervix and induce labor.
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