Child Development - Labor and
Delivery Exam Questions With 100%
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placenta - Answer- A mass of tissue that is attached to the wall f the uterus and
connected to the developing fetus by the umbilical cord; it supplies nutrients and
eliminates waste products
contractions - Answer- MUSCULAR ACTION OF UTERUS TO EXPEL THE FETUS
labor - Answer- Contractions of the uterus
cervix - Answer- Bottom third of the uterus that connects to the vagina, dilates during
childbirth to 10cm
episiotomy - Answer- A surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth,
to aid a difficult delivery and prevent rupture of tissues.
uterus - Answer- Female organ where a fetus develops
transition - Answer- This is the most difficult stage of labor where the cervix is fully
dilated and contractions are up to 90 seconds and are 2-3 minutes apart.
lamaze - Answer- birthing method focusing on partner-coached breathing techniques
and relaxation with the woman panting and using outside focal points during labor
forceps - Answer- An instrument for reaching into the birth canal and pulling out the
baby
crowning - Answer- The point during labor at which the baby's head first bulges from the
vaginal opening.
efface or effacement - Answer- The cervix thins from its usual thickness of about 3/4" to
become as thin as a sheet of paper.
afterbirth - Answer- The placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled from the uterus
after the baby is born
umbilical cord - Answer- Contains two arteries and one vein connecting the baby to the
placenta
Delivery Exam Questions With 100%
Correct Answers | Verified | Latest
Update
placenta - Answer- A mass of tissue that is attached to the wall f the uterus and
connected to the developing fetus by the umbilical cord; it supplies nutrients and
eliminates waste products
contractions - Answer- MUSCULAR ACTION OF UTERUS TO EXPEL THE FETUS
labor - Answer- Contractions of the uterus
cervix - Answer- Bottom third of the uterus that connects to the vagina, dilates during
childbirth to 10cm
episiotomy - Answer- A surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth,
to aid a difficult delivery and prevent rupture of tissues.
uterus - Answer- Female organ where a fetus develops
transition - Answer- This is the most difficult stage of labor where the cervix is fully
dilated and contractions are up to 90 seconds and are 2-3 minutes apart.
lamaze - Answer- birthing method focusing on partner-coached breathing techniques
and relaxation with the woman panting and using outside focal points during labor
forceps - Answer- An instrument for reaching into the birth canal and pulling out the
baby
crowning - Answer- The point during labor at which the baby's head first bulges from the
vaginal opening.
efface or effacement - Answer- The cervix thins from its usual thickness of about 3/4" to
become as thin as a sheet of paper.
afterbirth - Answer- The placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled from the uterus
after the baby is born
umbilical cord - Answer- Contains two arteries and one vein connecting the baby to the
placenta
