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25. When assessing the perineal lacerations and repairs of the postpartum patient the nurse will want to utilize the ________ tool. 

11. During a prenatal visit the RN discusses genetic testing and possible results.  The RN is correct in stating that genetic testing is important since the genetic test will provide definitively determine if the fetus has a genetic condition. 

34. During a prenatal visit with a patient who is 30 weeks gestation the patient informs you that she would like to try a vaginal birth even thou she had a c-section with her pervious birth.  You ask several follow up questions and learn the patient has a vertical incision from the previous delivery.  The RN is correct when informing the patient that she is a good candidate for attempting a vaginal birth after cesarian. 

33. A pregnant patient’s amniotic sac spontaneously breaks as evidenced by a gush of clear fluid with a contraction.  Which is most appropriate for the RN to do first?  

Look at the photo below. This is Hurricane Fran, on September 4, 1996 as it heads north toward the coast of Georgia. It maxed out as a Category 3 hurricane with its effects felt as far north as Ontario! The lines connect the letters to certain features of this storm.   At which point was the calmest part of the storm?   

18. The RN notes the patient is experiencing a low amount of amniotic fluid. What should the RN ask the patient regarding potential reasons for lower than normal amniotic fluid?  Mark all the apply.

52.  Circulation changes that occur shortly after birth for the newborn include:  Mark all that apply

10.When collecting a obstetric  assessment on a patient, the RN understands the need to calculate the number of pregnancies and live births for a patient history. The patient states this is her third pregnancy. She delivered her oldest daughter at 40 3/7, miscarried a son at 17 weeks, and delivered her younger daughter at 41 2/7.  The RN documents this as:  Mark the most appropriate. 

63.  While at an urgent care clinic the RN is caring for a 6 year old child with a fractured forearm, she determines the break is a greenstick fracture.  She documents this and will take further action.  Mark the action that is appropriate for this case. 

43.  The APGAR score is a tool used by the RN to assess the neonate’s physical condition at the time of birth.  This tool measures:  Mark the most appropriate.