Process and Stages of Labor and Birth Exam II Questions
and Answers 2023 with complete solution
As the fetal head moves from above to below, the level of the ischial spines, the
station, or degree of engagement moves from ___________ to __________
stations.
Negative
Positive
The first division of the first stage of labor is the ______________ phase.
Latent
The shortening of the cervix, which occurs in the preparation for labor, is called
__________________.
Effacement
Occurs when the presenting part of the fetus has settled into the pelvis at the
level of the ischial spines.
Engagement
The shortening and thinning of the cervical canal
Effacement
Membrane-covered space at the junction of the main fetal skull suture lines.
Fontanelle
The degree of flexion the fetus assumes during labor or the relation of the fetal
parts to each other.
Attitude
The change in shape of the fetal skull produced by the force of the uterine
contractions pressing the vertex against the closed cervix.
Molding
A series of events by which uterine contractions and abdominal pressure expel
the fetus and placenta from the woman's body.
Labor
Either buttocks or feet are the first fetal body parts which contact the cervix
Breech presentation
Condition caused by late clamping of the umbilical cord
Overinfusion
Irregular, painful uterine cramps, which do not cause cervical dilation.
Braxton Hicks
Supplied by the fundus of the uterus and supplemented by abdominal muscles;
results in the expulsion of the fetus from the uterus
Power
The appearance of the presenting part of he fetus at he opening in the vagina.
Crowning
The occiput of the fetus points to the left anterior quadrant in a vertex position.
LOA
The triangular fontanelle points toward the right anterior pelvic quadrant.
ROA
, The fetal anus of a breech presentation is pointed toward the right maternal
pelvis.
RSaA
The fetal chin is facing left across the pelvic midsection
LMT
The fetal shoulder is located in the right lower posterior pelvic area
RAP
Following rupture of the membranes, ____________ should be taken every 2
hours because of the possibility of infections.
Temperature
During the process of labor, the fetus passes from the ____________ through the
_________________ and vagina to the _______________ ________________.
uterus
cervix
external perineum
What are the eight signs of impending labor?
Lightening
Increased Level of activity
Slight weight loss
Braxton Hicks contractions
Ripening of the cervix
Uterine contractions
Blood Show
Rupture of the membranes
What four integrated concepts contributes to the success of labor?
Passenger
Passage
Powers
Psyche
Discuss the factors that may influence the beginning of labor.
Uterine muscle stretching
Pressure on cervix
Oxytocin Stimulation
Change in ration of estrogen and progesterone
Placental age and deterioration
Rising fetal cortisol levels
Fetal membrane production of prostaglandin
Discuss the role of diaphoresis in temperature regulation during labor.
Diaphoresis serves to cool and limit excessive warming of the woman through the
evaporation process.
Describe the resulting effect when a body part other than the vertex presents.
Labor is longer due to ineffective descent of the fetus, ineffective dilation of the cervix,
potential early rupture of membranes and fetal anoxia.
Describe the process and purpose of Leopold maneuvers
and Answers 2023 with complete solution
As the fetal head moves from above to below, the level of the ischial spines, the
station, or degree of engagement moves from ___________ to __________
stations.
Negative
Positive
The first division of the first stage of labor is the ______________ phase.
Latent
The shortening of the cervix, which occurs in the preparation for labor, is called
__________________.
Effacement
Occurs when the presenting part of the fetus has settled into the pelvis at the
level of the ischial spines.
Engagement
The shortening and thinning of the cervical canal
Effacement
Membrane-covered space at the junction of the main fetal skull suture lines.
Fontanelle
The degree of flexion the fetus assumes during labor or the relation of the fetal
parts to each other.
Attitude
The change in shape of the fetal skull produced by the force of the uterine
contractions pressing the vertex against the closed cervix.
Molding
A series of events by which uterine contractions and abdominal pressure expel
the fetus and placenta from the woman's body.
Labor
Either buttocks or feet are the first fetal body parts which contact the cervix
Breech presentation
Condition caused by late clamping of the umbilical cord
Overinfusion
Irregular, painful uterine cramps, which do not cause cervical dilation.
Braxton Hicks
Supplied by the fundus of the uterus and supplemented by abdominal muscles;
results in the expulsion of the fetus from the uterus
Power
The appearance of the presenting part of he fetus at he opening in the vagina.
Crowning
The occiput of the fetus points to the left anterior quadrant in a vertex position.
LOA
The triangular fontanelle points toward the right anterior pelvic quadrant.
ROA
, The fetal anus of a breech presentation is pointed toward the right maternal
pelvis.
RSaA
The fetal chin is facing left across the pelvic midsection
LMT
The fetal shoulder is located in the right lower posterior pelvic area
RAP
Following rupture of the membranes, ____________ should be taken every 2
hours because of the possibility of infections.
Temperature
During the process of labor, the fetus passes from the ____________ through the
_________________ and vagina to the _______________ ________________.
uterus
cervix
external perineum
What are the eight signs of impending labor?
Lightening
Increased Level of activity
Slight weight loss
Braxton Hicks contractions
Ripening of the cervix
Uterine contractions
Blood Show
Rupture of the membranes
What four integrated concepts contributes to the success of labor?
Passenger
Passage
Powers
Psyche
Discuss the factors that may influence the beginning of labor.
Uterine muscle stretching
Pressure on cervix
Oxytocin Stimulation
Change in ration of estrogen and progesterone
Placental age and deterioration
Rising fetal cortisol levels
Fetal membrane production of prostaglandin
Discuss the role of diaphoresis in temperature regulation during labor.
Diaphoresis serves to cool and limit excessive warming of the woman through the
evaporation process.
Describe the resulting effect when a body part other than the vertex presents.
Labor is longer due to ineffective descent of the fetus, ineffective dilation of the cervix,
potential early rupture of membranes and fetal anoxia.
Describe the process and purpose of Leopold maneuvers
