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 B

Explanation

a. This is not the purpose of maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein testing.
b. Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein testing is used to screen for neural tube defects and other spinal defects in the fetus.
c. This is not the purpose of maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein testing.
d. This is not the purpose of maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein testing.

A. Limit alcohol and tobacco consumption. B. Increase intake of iron-rich foods. C. Avoid foods containing aspartame. D. Consume foods fortified with folic acid

Correct Answer is ["D"]

Explanation

a. This is an important recommendation for overall health but is not specifically related to reducing the risk of NTDs.
b. This is an important recommendation for overall health but is not specifically related to reducing the risk of NTDs.
c. This is an important recommendation for overall health but is not specifically related to reducing the risk of NTDs.
d. Folic acid supplementation before and during pregnancy has been shown to reduce the risk of NTDs in newborns.

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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:

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

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Correct Answer is ["D"]

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