Ob Unit 2 Skills Questions Study Guide Graded A+

2. A nurse is caring for a patient who has been receiving an oxytocin infusion for labor induction. The infusion was initiated approximately 8 hours ago and is currently infusing at 20 milliunits/min. While assessing the patient, the nurse observes a Category I FHR tracing with a contraction pattern of six contractions in the last 10 minutes. Which of these nursing interventions should come first? {Ans: C. Place the patient in a lateral position.}1. While completing the initial cord assessment after a newborn's delivery, the nurse finds two vessels in the cord. What may this finding indicate? {Ans: Congenital abnormalities}The nurse is caring for a term newborn, 18 hours old, who presents with a TcB level of 7.4 mg/dl and is lethargic. How should the nurse respond? {Ans: B. Recognize that these signs are abnormal and notify the practitioner.}1. A primigravida is concerned that an NST will harm her fetus. She asks the nurse about the advantages of the NST over other methods of evaluating fetal well-being. Which response is the most appropriate? {Ans: D. NST is noninvasive, has no adverse effects on the mother or fetus, and has no contraindications.}3. A nurse performing cord care