What is the most common cause of uterine rupture in labour?
a. dehiscence of a previous uterine scar
b. congenital anomalies of the uterus
c. labour augmentation/induction with oxytocin or prostaglandins
d. external cephalic version
ANS: C
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As an advocate of nurse autonomy, the most appropriate response in this situation would be to: a. Ensure that the nurses are aware of the reasons for the change and how the deci-sion was made about the new labels. b. Discuss concerns about the labels and de-velop potential solutions that take into account changes that can be made at the local level and those that need system in-tervention. c. Suggest that the staff wait until they have become more familiar with the labels be-fore taking further action. d. Tell the staff that you will notify the pharmacy about these concerns and leave it up to the pharmacy to decide what should be done.
During a physical assessment of the abdomen, the nurse palpates a small mass above a patient's symphysis pubis. What should the nurse do at this time?
A) Gently press down on the mass. B) Stop the examination. C) Auscultate the mass. D) Percuss the mass.
The parents of a 4-year-old who is a picky eater ask the nurse what foods to include in their child's diet to provide adequate iron consumption. Which food would the nurse recommend?
A) Cooked lentils B) Whole milk C) Oranges D) Sweet potatoes
What is the main reason that precordial leads are not placed where they belong??
A)Technician error? B) Outside interference C) Somatic tremor D) Obesity