During a Visit to the Obstetrician, a Pregnant Patient Questions

question 12

Multiple Choice

During a visit to the obstetrician, a pregnant patient questions the nurse about the potential need for an amniotomy. The nurse explains that an amniotomy is performed to:

• A) Stimulate the beginning of labor.
• B) Augment labor progression.
• C) Allow application of an internal fetal electrode.
• D) Allow application of an external fetal monitor.
• E) Allow insertion of an intrauterine pressure catheter.

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Definitions:

Ischemia

Decreased blood supply to a body part such as skin tissue or to an organ such as the heart.

Pulse Oximetry

A noninvasive method used to measure the oxygen saturation level of the blood.

Suctioning

The process of removing obstructions, such as mucus or secretions, from the airway by negative pressure.

Oxygen Saturation

The measurement of the percentage of oxygen bound to hemoglobin in the blood, indicating the efficiency of oxygen transport.