A woman’s obstetric history indicates that she is pregnant for the fourth time and all of her children from previous pregnancies are living.

One was born at 39 weeks of gestation, twins were born at 34 weeks of gestation, and another child was born at 35 weeks of gestation.

What is her gravidity and parity using the GTPAL System?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 39 weeks pregnant and in active labor.

The nurse detects the fetal heart tones above the client’s umbilicus at the midline.

Which of the following positions should the nurse suspect the fetus is in?

Three hours post cesarean section, the physician orders Toradol 30 mg IM every 6 hours for pain.
Toradol is available in 60 mg/mL. How many mLs should be drawn up?

A nurse in a healthcare provider’s office is caring for a patient who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruption.

 The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the most common risk factor for abruption? 

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation and has been unable to control her gestational diabetes mellitus with diet and exercise.
Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate a prescription from the provider for the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and notes late decelerations in the FHR.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is leading a discussion about contraception with a group of 14-year-old clients. After the presentation, a client asks the nurse which method would be best for her to use.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 34 weeks pregnant.

The nurse is reviewing the client’s electronic medical record to develop a care plan.

The nurse should take which of the following actions to address the condition the client is most likely experiencing, and monitor which parameters to assess the client’s progress.

A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an external fetal monitor.
The nurse observes late decelerations on the monitor strip and interprets them as indicating which of the following?

A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a pregnant client who inquires about her estimated date of birth (EDB). If the client’s last menstrual period started on July 27, what would be the client’s EDB? (Provide the date in MMDD format.

For example, July 27 is 0727) .

In the context of diabetes incidence and classification, which statement should maternity nurses be aware of?