A Pregnant Woman Is Admitted to the High-Risk OB Unit

question 25

Multiple Choice

A pregnant woman is admitted to the high-risk OB unit and started on an IV of magnesium sulfate (Sulfamag) .What assessment by the nurse is most important?

• A) Deep tendon reflexes (DTRs)
• B) Fetal heart tones
• C) Serum calcium level
• D) Temperature

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Definitions:

Steroids

Steroids are organic compounds with four rings arranged in a specific molecular configuration, used both in medical treatment and illegally to enhance athletic performance.

Type II Error

The error that occurs when a statistical test fails to reject a false null hypothesis, mistakenly indicating that there is no effect or difference when there is.

Type I Error

The incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis, also known as a "false positive."

Type II Error

Occurs when a statistical test fails to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a false negative.