Obstetrics Proctored Exam (Regular) Practice Questions

A nurse is preparing a presentation about ways to minimize heat loss in the newborn. Which measure would the nurse include to prevent heat loss through convection?

A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate as part of her treatment for severe preeclampsia. The nurse is monitoring the woman's serum magnesium levels. The nurse determines that the drug is at a therapeutic level based on which result?

A client is diagnosed with gestational hypertension and is receiving magnesium sulfate. The nurse determines that the medication is at a therapeutic level based on which finding?

Twenty minutes after birth, a baby begins to move his head from side to side, making eye contact with the mother, and pushes his tongue out several times. The nurse interprets this as:

After the birth of a newborn, which action would the nurse do first to assist in thermoregulation?

A nurse is teaching a postpartum client how to do muscle-clenching (Kegel) exercises for the perineum. The client asks the nurse, "Why do I need to do these exercises?" Which reason would the nurse most likely incorporate into the response?

The nurse is caring for a client in labor who has refused epidural anesthesia. An order was placed for Stadol 3mg IV Q4h PRN pain. The drug is supplied 2 mg per ml. How much of the medication should the nurse give?

A postpartum client has a fourth-degree perineal laceration. The nurse would expect which medication to be prescribed?

A woman who is 12 hours postpartum had a pulse rate around 80 beats per minute during pregnancy. Now, the nurse finds a pulse of 66 beats per minute. Which of these actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is providing care to a postpartum woman. Which of the following behavior by the client would indicate the client is in the Taking in phase?

The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated with Magnesium Sulphate.

Ordered 2g/hr

Supplied 10g/250ml bag

What would be the correct calculations for the maintenance dose in ml/hr