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A client at 36 weeks gestation with a known history of cocaine use during this pregnancy presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of severe, constant abdominal pain described as “tearing,” a uterus that is rigid and tender to palpation, and dark red vaginal bleeding. The fetal heart rate is sustained at 80 beats/min. The nurse recognizes this presentation as MOST consistent with which condition, and which finding would be considered a late, ominous sign if it develops?

A 26-year-old client’s Pap smear reveals high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) with positive HPV 16. She becomes tearful and states, “I don’t understand—I feel completely fine, and I’ve had normal Pap smears my whole life.” Which statement by the nurse provides the most accurate education?

The nurse is preparing a client who is prescribed continuous epidural analgesia. Which of the following pre-procedure prescriptions should the nurse be prepared to administer?

A neonate is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit for observation with a diagnosis of probable meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS). The neonate weighs 10 lb, 4 oz (4,650 g) and is at 41 weeks’ gestation. What would be the priority problem for this neonate?

A client with confirmed endometriosis is scheduled for a laparoscopy. She asks the nurse why her pain is worse during menstruation and why she has had difficulty conceiving for 2 years. Which explanation by the nurse is most accurate?

The nurse is caring for a client experiencing variable decelerations. The nurse observes the umbilical cord protruding through the vagina.  Place the following actions in the order in which they should be performed, starting from first to last. 1. Prepare the client for immediate cesarean delivery.2. Apply pressure to lift the presenting fetal part.3. Administer oxygen via face mask.4. Place the client in the Trendelenburg position.5. Stay with the client and call for help.

A nurse is precepting a newly hired obstetric nurse who is assessing clients in an outpatient prenatal clinic. During post-conference, the preceptor asks the nurse to identify findings that are classified as probable signs of pregnancy rather than presumptive or positive signs. Which findings should the nurse identify as probable signs of pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)

During a newborn assessment, the nurse performs a variety of reflex assessments to evaluate the newborn’s nervous system and overall health. Which of the following statements about reflexes in the newborn is true? Select all that apply.

Various financial data for SunPath Manufacturing for 2024 and 2025 follow. 2024 2025 Output: Sales $ 300,000 $ 330,000 Inputs: Labor $ 40,000 $ 43,000 Raw Materials: $ 45,000 $ 51,000 Energy: $ 10,000 $ 9,000 Capital Employed: $ 250,000 $ 262,000 Other: $ 2,000 $ 6,000 What is the percentage change in SunPath’s total productivity measure between 2024 and 20254?

(Extra Credit: 1.2 points) Match a term with its definition/description. A term can be used more than once or not used at all.