Nursing Practice - Maternal
Health - Galen
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, NSG 3500 EXAM 2
1. What is the longest stage of labor?:
Answer: 1st stage
Explanation: The first stage of labor, which consists of the latent, active, and transition phases, is the
longest stage. It begins with the onset of regular contractions and ends with full cervical dilation (10 cm),
often lasting anywhere from several hours to over 12 hours in nulliparous women.
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2. A woman must be how effaced and dilated to begin pushing?:
Answer: Fully effaced and 10cm dilated
Explanation: Effective pushing occurs only after the cervix is fully effaced (completely thinned out) and
dilated to 10 cm, allowing the fetal presenting part to descend and the maternal expulsive efforts to assist
delivery.
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3. Sick role behavior includes either::
Answer: Being stoic or showing pain
Explanation: Sick role behavior refers to how individuals express or cope with illness or discomfort. In
labor, women may either be stoic, minimizing pain expression, or may openly show pain; both are normal
behavioral responses.
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4. Collaboration with the healthcare team is important. Who is especially important?:
Answer: Anesthesiologist for epidural