The nurse educator is preparing a presentation on preterm labor (PTL) and birth (PTB). Which information does the nurse recognize as being inaccurate?
PTB is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and for antenatal hospitalization.
PTBs result in increased numbers of neonatal and infant deaths and long-term neurological impairment.
PTL is defined as regular uterine contractions resulting in cervical changes before 37 weeks gestation.
Average costs for premature/low birthweight infants are more than 10 times as high than for other newborns.
The Correct Answer is A
Choice A rationale
PTB is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and for antenatal hospitalization. This is accurate because preterm birth (PTB) is a significant cause of infant mortality and often
requires extended hospital stays for the management of complications.
Choice B rationale
PTBs result in increased numbers of neonatal and infant deaths and long-term neurological impairment. This is accurate because preterm births are associated with higher rates of
mortality and long-term health issues in infants.
Choice C rationale
PTL is defined as regular uterine contractions resulting in cervical changes before 37 weeks gestation. This is accurate because preterm labor (PTL) is indeed characterized by these
symptoms occurring before full-term pregnancy.
Choice D rationale
Average costs for premature/low birthweight infants are more than 10 times as high than for other newborns. This is accurate because medical care for premature and low
birthweight infants is significantly more expensive due to the need for specialized care and extended hospital stays.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Decreased pain level can be an effect of addressing the cause of pain, but it doesn't indicate improved uterine tone or resolution of atony.
Choice B rationale
Stable blood pressure is important, but it is not the direct outcome of improved uterine tone or the resolution of uterine atony.
Choice C rationale
A firm fundus at or below the umbilicus indicates successful contraction of the uterus, resolving uterine atony and reducing bleeding.
Choice D rationale
Reduced lochial flow can indicate decreased bleeding, but it does not directly indicate improved uterine tone or resolution of uterine atony.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Swaddling provides warmth but doesn't address jitteriness, which may be due to hypoglycemia.
Choice B rationale
Jitteriness in a newborn can indicate hypoglycemia. Prompt glucose assessment is crucial for early detection and management.
Choice C rationale
Feeding could help with glucose levels, but without knowing the glucose status, it might not be the immediate priority.
Choice D rationale
Routine medications are important but not as urgent as addressing possible hypoglycemia in a jittery baby.