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:

The cervix is dilated 2 cm, it is effaced 80%, and the presenting part is 2 inches below the ischial spines.

The cervix is 2 cm dilated, it is effaced 80%, and the presenting part is 2 cm above the ischial spines.

The cervix is dilated 2 cm, it is effaced 80%, and the presenting part is 2 cm below the ischial spines.

The cervix is effaced 2 cm, it is dilated 80%, and the presenting part is 2 cm above the ischial spines.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

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.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

a. Braxton Hicks contractions are normal and do not require admission to the labor and delivery unit.
b. Braxton Hicks contractions are normal and do not require bed rest.
c. This is the most appropriate action as Braxton Hicks contractions are normal and may occur throughout the pregnancy.
d. Braxton Hicks contractions are normal and do not require contact with the health care provider.

A. January 20, 2022 B. December 20, 2022 C. January 20, 2023 D. December 27, 2022 E. December 27, 2022

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a. This does not follow the Nagele's rule.

b. Nagele's rule is a method to estimate the expected delivery date by adding 7 days and subtracting 3 months from the first day of the last normal menstrual period. In this case, adding 7 days to March 13 gives March 20, and subtracting 3 months gives December 20. Then, adding one year gives December 20, 2022.
c. This does not follow the Nagele's rule.

d. This does not follow the Nagele's rule.

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Correct Answer is C

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