A woman is admitted in active labor and the nurse

6 . A woman is admitted in active labor, and the nurse assesses the fetal heart rate (FHR) at 124 bpm. What action
should the nurse take based on the assessment?
a. Position patient on her left side
b. Start oxygen per nasal cannula
c. Reassure the mother the rate is normal
d. Notify the physician at once
ANS: C
The normal FHR is 120 to 160 bpm. No interventions are required.
7. When observing the fetal heart monitor, the nurse recognizes the fetal heart rate (FHR) decreases to 120 bpm at
the beginning of a contraction and returns to a baseline of 155 bpm at the end of the contraction. What should this
indicate to the nurse?
8. A mother is in early labor and asks the nurse how long the labor will last. The nurse explains that the first stage of
labor lasts from the beginning of regular contractions until when?
9. After the delivery of a newborn, what is the priority action of the nurse?
10. Why is oxytocin administered in the third stage of labor?
a. To stimulate lactation
b. To relieve postpartum pain
c. To stimulate uterine contractions
d. To sedate the mother so she can rest
ANS: C
Oxytocin makes the uterus contract and reduces postpartum hemorrhage.
11. For the first hour following delivery, how often should the nurse assess the mother?