A woman just delivered a baby via the vaginal route. The woman asks the nurse why her baby’s head is not round, but oval. Which explanation should the nurse give to the woman?

What is the rationale for the use of oxytocin (Pitocin) post-delivery (regardless whether vaginal or c-section)?

A pregnant woman asks the nurse. “How will I know if I’m in true labor?” The nurse knows the best indication of true labor in a patient is:

An infant’s blood type is B negative. The infant is at risk for hemolytic jaundice if the mother has which of the following blood types?

During the first period of reactivity for a stable term newborn, the nurse should take which action?

An 18 year old woman comes to the healthcare clinic and states that she had a negative urine pregnancy test one day last week, but had a positive test this morning and yesterday. What is the best explanation the nurse should provide to this patient?

Immunizations with live or attenuated live viruses are contraindicated during pregnancy because of potential teratogenicity. Which of the following vaccinations could a pregnant woman receive? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a postpartum woman who delivered 36 hours ago. Upon assessment, the nurse notices that the fundus is 2 cm above the umbilicus and deviated to the left. Vaginal bleeding is moderate. The nurse’s first action should be:

Which of the following are signs of potential respiratory complications in a normal newborn that was delivered 20 hours ago? Select all that apply.

A patient is 11 weeks pregnant. She has had a previous spontaneous abortion at 15 weeks’ gestation. She delivered a baby girl at 38 weeks gestation, she delivered a baby boy at 39 weeks, she also had another baby girl delivered vaginal at 36 weeks. What is her GTPAL?