The internal scalp electrode works by
A. Detecting heart motion
B. Measuring the R-to-R interval of the fetal ECG
C. Sensing the opening and closing of the fetal heart valves
Answer: B. Measuring the R-to-R interval of the fetal ECG
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The pregnant patient with a stasis ulcer asks if she might be a candidate for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Yes. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy should have no harmful effect on your baby." b. "No. High amounts of oxygen in your system will cause changes in your baby's heart." c. "Yes. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a much better option than using antibiotics." d. "No. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may cause the placenta to separate from the uterine wall."
The surgical wound of a patient recovering from an appendectomy has several steri-strips across it with a small amount of dried blood over the incision line. How would the nurse dress this wound?
1. Hydrocolloid dressing 2. Wet-to-dry dressing 3. Alginate dressing 4. Dry, sterile dressing
The maternity nurse's best defense against an accusation of malpractice or negligence is that the nurse:
1. Followed the physician's written orders. 2. Met the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) standards of practice. 3. Is a certified nurse–midwife or nurse practitioner. 4. Was acting on the advice of the nurse manager.
In 1987, the Association for the Care of Children's Health (ACCH) stated that paramount in the concept of family-centered care is meeting the ever-changing needs of:
a. the individual child c. the community b. all family members d. the society