The role of the practical nurse during labor includes all EXCEPT (Select All that Apply.)

Monitor FHR and contraction pattern

Monitor maternal vital signs

Perform vaginal exams

Provide maternal comfort measures

Monitor maternal coping

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,D,E

A. Monitor FHR and contraction pattern – Correct; LPNs can monitor fetal heart rate (FHR) and contractions.

B. Monitor maternal vital signs – Correct; LPNs are responsible for monitoring the mother's BP, pulse, and other vitals.

C. Perform vaginal exams – Incorrect; LPNs do NOT perform cervical checks—this is the role of RNs or providers.

D. Provide maternal comfort measures – Correct; LPNs assist with positioning, massage, and breathing techniques for comfort.

E. Monitor maternal coping – Correct; LPNs can assess maternal coping mechanisms and provide support.

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

Explanation

A. Have you noticed any bloody show or mucus plug discharge? – Correct; bloody show is a sign of cervical dilation, indicating true labor.

B. Do you have a fever or chills? – Incorrect; fever and chills suggest infection, not labor progression.

C. Are your contractions continuing despite changes in activity or position? – Correct; contractions in true labor persist even with activity changes.

D. Is the baby moving less than usual? – Incorrect; fetal movement changes require assessment, but they do not confirm true labor.

E. Are your contractions becoming more frequent and intense? – Correct; contractions in true labor become stronger, longer, and closer together.

A. Quickening B. Ballottement C. Lightening D. Nesting

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Quickening – Correct; the first sensation of fetal movement, typically felt between 16-20 weeks of gestation.
B. Ballottement – Incorrect; this refers to a physical examination finding where the fetus rebounds when the cervix is tapped.
C. Lightening – Incorrect; this occurs later in pregnancy when the fetus drops into the pelvis before labor.
D. Nesting – Incorrect; this describes a surge of energy before labor, not fetal movement.

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