HESI OB 2 REVISION STUDY QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS 2. A loading dose of terbutaline (Brethine) 250 mcg IV prescribed for a client in preterm labor. Brethine 20 mg is added to 1,000 ml D5W. How many ml of the solution should the nurse administer? 12.5 ml. 3. A client whose labor is being augmented with an oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion requests an epidural for pain control. Findings of the last vaginal exam performed 1 hour ago, were cm cervical dilation, 60% effacement, and a -2 station. What action should the nurse implement first? A. Determine current cervical dilation. 4. The nurse is assessing a 38-week gestation newborn infant immediately following a vaginal birth. Which assessment finding best indicate that the infant is transitioning well to extrauterine life? B. Cries vigorously when stimulated. 5. The newborn nursery admission protocol includes a prescription for phytonadione (Vitamin K1, AquaMEPHYTON) 0.5 mg IM to newborns upon admission. The ampoule provides 2 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? 0.25 ml. 6. A new mother is having trouble breastfeeding her newborn son. He is making frantic rooting motions and will not gasp the nipple. What intervention would be most helpful to this mother? B. Ask