Chapter 11: Intrapartum and Postpartum Care of Cesarean Birth Families

Chapter 11: Intrapartum and Postpartum Care of Cesarean Birth Families

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple Response

1. Which of the following is a medical indication for a cesarean birth? (Select all that apply.)
2. Maternal blood pressure of 130/90b. Cervical dilation of 1.5 cm per hour during the active phase of laborc. Late deceleration of the fetal heart rate with minimal variabilityd. Complete placenta previae. Arrest of fetal descent

ANS: c, d, eA maternal blood pressure of 130/90 may be an indication of mild PHI which is not a medical indication for cesarean birth. Cervical dilation of 1.5 cm/minutes is within normal limits for cervical changes during the active phase. Late decelerations combined with minimal variability in the fetal heart rate reflect fetal intolerance of labor and are an indication for cesarean birth. A complete placenta previa covers the internal os necessitating a cesarean birth. Arrest of fetal descent indicates cephalopelvic disproportion.

KEY: Integrated Process: Clinical Problem Solving | Cognitive Level: Application | Content Area: Maternity | Client Need: Reduction of Risk Potential | Difficulty Level: Difficult

2. A nurse is caring for a woman who is 4 hours post-cesarean birth for arrest of labor. The labor and operative records indicate that she had premature rupture of membranes followed by 36 hours of labor. Her IV fluid intake for the past 24 hours is 2500 mL. The estimated blood loss is 1500 mL. Based on this data, the woman is at risk for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
3. Fluid volume deficitb. Infectionc. Impaired mother–infant attachmentd. Falls

ANS: a, b, c, dThe woman is at risk for fluid volume deficit related to blood loss and risk for postpartum hemorrhage due to risk of uterine atony. She is at risk for infection related to premature and prolonged rupture of membranes. The woman is at risk for impaired mother–infant attachment related to maternal pain and exhaustion. She is at risk for falls related to anesthesia and orthostatic hypotension.

KEY: Integrated Process: Clinical Problem Solving | Cognitive Level: Comprehension | Content Area: Maternity | Client Need: Reduction of Risk Potential | Difficulty Level: Difficult

3. The perinatal nurse teaches the student nurse that deep breathing exercises following a cesarean birth are critical to the prevention of (select all that apply):
4. Pneumonia
5. Atelectasis
6. Abdominal distension
7. Increased tidal volume

ANS: a, b

Incisional pain and abdominal distension often cause patients to adopt shallow breathing patterns that can lead to decreased gas exchange and a reduced tidal volume. To facilitate adequate lung functions, patients should be taught how to perform pulmonary exercises. Expectoration of secretions and deep breathing help prevent common complications including atelectasis and pneumonia. Abdominal distension and gas pains are common after abdominal surgery and result from delayed peristalsis.

KEY: Integrated Process: Teaching and Learning | Cognitive Level: Application | Content Area: Maternity | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment | Difficulty Level: Moderate

Multiple Choice

4. A nurse is admitting a woman for a scheduled cesarean section. Which of the following assessment data should be immediately reported to the physician?a. White cell count of 11,000b. Hemoglobin of 11 g/dLc. Hematocrit of 33%d. Platelet count of 97,000

ANS: d

KEY: Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation | Cognitive Level: Comprehension | Content Area: Maternity | Client Need: Reduction of Risk Potential

Difficulty Level: Moderate