Through vaginal examination, the nurse determines that the woman is 8 cm dilated, and the external fetal monitor shows uterine contractions every 3 minutes and a duration of 50 seconds. The nurse would report these findings as:

Second stage, latent phase.

First stage, transition phase.

First stage, latent phase.

First stage, active phase.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

a.   The second stage of labor begins when the cervix is fully dilated and ends with the birth of the baby. The latent phase is the early part of the second stage when the woman may be resting between contractions.
b.   The first stage, transition phase is from 8 to 10 cm dilation, with strong and frequent contractions.
c.   The first stage, latent phase is the early part of the first stage of labor when the cervix is dilated from 0 to 4 cm and contractions are mild and irregular.
d.   The first stage, active phase is from 4 to 7 cm dilation, with moderate and regular contractions.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

a. Ovulation typically occurs around 14 days before the start of the next menstrual period. For a 30-day cycle, ovulation would typically occur around day 16 of the cycle.
b. Ovulation typically occurs around 14 days before the start of the next menstrual period. For a 30-day cycle, ovulation would typically occur around day 16 of the cycle.
c. Ovulation typically occurs around 14 days before the start of the next menstrual period. For a 30-day cycle, ovulation would typically occur around day 16 of the cycle.
d. If the woman has a 30-day cycle, she can expect to ovulate on day 16 of her cycle, which is January 18, 2023.

A. Diazepam. B. Hydralazine orally twice a day. C. Calcium Gluconate D. Second bolus of Magnesium sulfate.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

a. Diazepam is not indicated for the treatment of severe preeclampsia.

b. Hydralazine orally twice a day is not indicated for the treatment of severe preeclampsia.
c. Calcium Gluconate is indicated for the treatment of hypermagnesemia, which can occur as a result of magnesium sulfate infusion.
d. This will worsen the magnesium toxicity.

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Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is C

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