The nurse is observing the fetal heart rate tracing of a client who had an artificial rupture of membranes (AROM) fifteen minutes ago. After seeing periodic variable decelerations with each contraction, the nurse performs a sterile vaginal exam and feels the pulsations of the umbilical cord ahead of the fetal presenting part. The nurse prioritizes

The following fetal monitoring tracing is from a client at 38 weeks gestation in labor. What is the nurse’s interpretation of this tracing?

An infant born at 35 weeks gestation is being screened for hypoglycemia. During the first 24 hours of life, when will the nurse screen this infant?

The nurse is describing the fetal heart rate (FHR) tracing of a well oxygenated fetus with a normal acid base balance. What are some components seen in a FHR tracing that is reassuring? Select all that apply.

The nurse assesses a neonate born at 39 weeks gestation via Cesarean section. The neonate has nasal flaring, grunting, and intercostal retractions. The respiratory rate is 82 breaths per minute, and there are crackles in the lungs on auscultation. The nurse suspects the newborn is having difficulty clearing the fluid from the lungs. What is the nurse’s assessment of the neonate’s most likely condition?

Question 1 is to assure academic integrity with ethical and honest behaviors. Students at the University of Missouri-St. Louis are expected to adhere to the Student Standard of Conduct as well as to those established University policies and procedures.  I acknowledge that before and while taking this exam, I have not done anything that would give me an unfair advantage and would be counted as cheating, such as discussing with classmates questions on this exam.  Please answer true if this statement describes you. Please answer false if you have spoken to another person about the questions on this exam or are using a different method to gain an unfair advantage.

A client is diagnosed with a threatend abortion. Which explanation by the nurse is the best description of this diagnosis?

Which of the following types of connections is not an example of broadband?  

This Washington lawyer was held captive on a British ships during the Battle of Fort McHenry in 1814 and wrote a poem “The Star Spangled Banner.”

A _____ is a collection of zombie computers.