SITUATION 7

SITUATION 7: 

Vikki Sales is admitted at the ER with the following findings: Cervical dilatation is 6 cms; fully effaced; cephalic presentation; 40 weeks AOG.

31. The nurse observes that Vikki's abdomen has irregular scar lines as a result of stretching of the skin. This refers to:
A. Linea nigra
B. Chloasma
C. Striae gravidarum
D. Melasma

32. The obstetrician remarks that the fetus is dipping, which means that fetus is:
A. still floating
B. reached the ischial spine
C. in station +1
D. descending but has not reached the ischial spines

33. The nurse records the uterine contractions of Vikki. Which are the characteristics of true labor?
I. Occur at regular intervals
II. Intervals gradually shorten
III. Intensity remains unchanged
IV. Intensity gradually increases

A. I and IV
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. I,II and IV

34. Vikki asks if she can take her meal. What should be the appropriate response of the nurse?
A. "Your IV fluid is enough to give you nourishment."
B. "You can take a light meal."
C. "No, the doctor orders you to be kept NPO."
D. "You can not take food nor oral fluids because you're now in active labor."