A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation

Exhibits
The nurse is reviewing the client's assessment data.

For each assessment finding below, click to specify if the finding is consistent with placenta previa, preterm labor, or abruptio placenta Each finding may be consistent with more than one condition or none at all

Cervical dilation

Uterine contractions

Vaginal bleeding

Client reports low back pain

Abdominal tenderness

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is {"A":{"answers":"B,C"},"B":{"answers":"B,C"},"C":{"answers":"A,C"},"D":{"answers":"B,C"},"E":{"answers":"C"}}

Assessment findings	Placenta previa	Preterm labor	Abruption placenta
Cervical dilation		✓	✓
Uterine contractions		✓	✓
Vaginal bleeding	✓		✓
Client reports low back pain		✓	✓
Abdominal tenderness			✓

Rationale

Cervical dilation: Present in preterm labor and abruption due to uterine activity and cervical changes; not typical in placenta previa unless labor begins.
Uterine contractions: Present in preterm labor and abruption; placenta previa usually painless without contractions.
Vaginal bleeding: In placenta previa, bleeding is usually painless; in abruption, bleeding is often accompanied by pain; preterm labor usually does not involve bleeding.
Low back pain: Common in preterm labor and abruption due to contractions or placental separation; not typical in placenta previa.
Abdominal tenderness: Present in abruption because of bleeding behind the placenta causing uterine irritation; absent in placenta previa and preterm labor.

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Correct Answer is ["B","C","D"]

Explanation

B. Hand-to-mouth movements are an early hunger cue as the newborn tries to self-soothe or indicate readiness to feed.

C. Rooting reflex is a classic early sign where the newborn turns their head toward the stimulus (like a nipple) indicating hunger.

D. Sucking motions suggest the newborn is preparing or ready to feed.

A. Consistent crying is a late hunger cue and can indicate distress if earlier cues are missed.

E. The Babinski reflex is a neurological reflex unrelated to hunger cues.

A. High-pitched crying B. Tachypneic respirations C. Body tremors D. Extreme lethargy E. Decreased reflexes

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]

Explanation

A. High-pitched, excessive crying is a common sign of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).
B. Tachypnea (rapid breathing) is a typical respiratory symptom of NAS.
C. Body tremors and jitteriness are classic signs of withdrawal in newborns.
D. Newborns with NAS typically exhibit hyperactivity, not extreme lethargy.
E. Reflexes are usually increased (hyperactive), not decreased, in NAS.

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