PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: True labor is characterized by regular contractions that increase in intensity and frequency. These contractions result in cervical dilation and effacement, indicating the onset of labor.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Early decelerations are typically caused by head compression during contractions, which is a normal response and often indicates that the fetus is descending into the birth canal.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: True labor is characterized by regular contractions that increase in intensity and frequency. These contractions result in cervical dilation and effacement, indicating the onset of labor.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Progesterone causes relaxation of the smooth muscles in the body, including the cardiac sphincter. This allows stomach acid to reflux into the esophagus, causing heartburn, especially during pregnancy.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Naegele's rule is a standard way of calculating an estimated delivery date (EDD). It involves subtracting three months from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP), adding seven days, and then adding one year. In this case, subtracting three months from May 4th, 2013, gives February 4th. Adding seven days results in a due date of February 11th, 2014.