How would the nurse describe the normal anatomy of the umbilical cord? 

A nurse is caring for a laboring patient scheduled for an amniotomy. The nurse performs a vaginal exam to assess which crucial aspect of labor prior to the procedure?

What is one sign or symptom of menopause?

The nurse is explaining the function of the placenta to a pregnant patient. Which statement indicates to the nurse the need for further patient teaching?

The nurse is caring for a laboring patient who is experiencing moderate contractions every 3 minutes that last 50 seconds. Vaginal exam reveals she is dilated to 7cm. The nurse accurately interprets these findings to mean which phase of labor?

A nurse is leading a discussion regarding contraceptive measures. Which method is considered the most reliable?

When weighing an infant, why would the nurse place a covering on the scale tray?

The nurse is discussing the patient’s current twin pregnancy. Which teaching statement by the nurse is correct? 

You are the nurse in the delivery room caring for infant born 1 minute ago. He is shown in the following picture. When you assess him, his heart rate is 145, he pulls away as you dry him, and he is crying strongly. What is his APGAR score?

A nurse is assessing the fetal heart rate monitor and recognizes which finding is considered normal?