WGU C11 PERINATAL EDUCATION
EXAM SET 2025\26 |GUARANTEED
ACCURATE ANSWERS |VERIFIED
The birth educator is discussing the advantages and disadvantages of
birthing options. Which disadvantage is common with epidural
anesthesia?
a. Effective pushing is optimized.
b. The risk of catheterization is decreased.
c. The length of labor and birth may be decreased.
d. The use of forceps and oxytocin administration is increased. -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ ANS: D
Administration of oxytocic drugs and the use of forceps are more likely
with epidural anesthesia. Epidural anesthesia can cause less effective
pushing because the woman cannot feel the contractions. Catheterizing
the patient is common because the woman does not have the urge to
empty her bladder. Epidural anesthesia usually removes most pain but
may increase the length of labor.
What is covered by early pregnancy classes offered in the first and
second trimesters?
,a. Methods of pain relief
b. The phases and stages of labor
c. Coping with common discomforts of pregnancy
d. Prebirth and postbirth care of a client having a cesarean birth -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ ANS: C
Early pregnancy classes focus on the first two trimesters and cover
information on adapting to pregnancy, dealing with early discomforts,
and understanding what to expect in the months ahead. Methods of pain
relief are discussed in a childbirth preparation class. The phases and
stages of labor are usually covered in a childbirth preparation class.
Cesarean birth preparation classes discuss prebirth and postbirth of a
client having a cesarean birth.
Which client is most likely to experience pain during labor?
a. Gravida 1 whose fetus is in a breech presentation
b. Gravida 3 who is using Lamaze breathing techniques
c. Gravida 2 who is anxious because her last labor was difficult
d. Gravida 2 who has not attended childbirth preparation classes -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ ANS: C
Anxiety affects a woman's perception of pain. Tension during labor
causes tightening of abdominal muscles, impeding contractions and
increasing pain by stimulation of nerve endings. A breech presentation
, does not mean that the woman will experience a painful labor. Lamaze
breathing techniques use the mind to prevent pain; they involve
concentration and conditioning to help the woman respond to
contractions with relaxation to decrease pain. Childbirthpreparation
classes can help a woman prepare for the pain but will not prevent the
woman from experiencing pain during labor.
When reading a new client's birth plan, the nurse notices that the client
will be bringing a doula to the hospital during labor. What does the nurse
think that this means?
a. The client will have her grandmother as a support person.
b. The client will bring a paid, trained labor support person with her
during labor.
c. The client will have a special video she will play during labor to assist
with relaxation.
d. The client will have a bag that contains all the approved equipment
that may help with the labor process. - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
ANS: B
A doula is a trained labor support person who is employed by the mother
to provide labor support. She gives physical support such as massage,
helps with relaxation, and provides emotional support and advocacy
throughout labor. A doula is usually not a relative of the woman. A doula
is a trained labor support person.
EXAM SET 2025\26 |GUARANTEED
ACCURATE ANSWERS |VERIFIED
The birth educator is discussing the advantages and disadvantages of
birthing options. Which disadvantage is common with epidural
anesthesia?
a. Effective pushing is optimized.
b. The risk of catheterization is decreased.
c. The length of labor and birth may be decreased.
d. The use of forceps and oxytocin administration is increased. -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ ANS: D
Administration of oxytocic drugs and the use of forceps are more likely
with epidural anesthesia. Epidural anesthesia can cause less effective
pushing because the woman cannot feel the contractions. Catheterizing
the patient is common because the woman does not have the urge to
empty her bladder. Epidural anesthesia usually removes most pain but
may increase the length of labor.
What is covered by early pregnancy classes offered in the first and
second trimesters?
,a. Methods of pain relief
b. The phases and stages of labor
c. Coping with common discomforts of pregnancy
d. Prebirth and postbirth care of a client having a cesarean birth -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ ANS: C
Early pregnancy classes focus on the first two trimesters and cover
information on adapting to pregnancy, dealing with early discomforts,
and understanding what to expect in the months ahead. Methods of pain
relief are discussed in a childbirth preparation class. The phases and
stages of labor are usually covered in a childbirth preparation class.
Cesarean birth preparation classes discuss prebirth and postbirth of a
client having a cesarean birth.
Which client is most likely to experience pain during labor?
a. Gravida 1 whose fetus is in a breech presentation
b. Gravida 3 who is using Lamaze breathing techniques
c. Gravida 2 who is anxious because her last labor was difficult
d. Gravida 2 who has not attended childbirth preparation classes -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ ANS: C
Anxiety affects a woman's perception of pain. Tension during labor
causes tightening of abdominal muscles, impeding contractions and
increasing pain by stimulation of nerve endings. A breech presentation
, does not mean that the woman will experience a painful labor. Lamaze
breathing techniques use the mind to prevent pain; they involve
concentration and conditioning to help the woman respond to
contractions with relaxation to decrease pain. Childbirthpreparation
classes can help a woman prepare for the pain but will not prevent the
woman from experiencing pain during labor.
When reading a new client's birth plan, the nurse notices that the client
will be bringing a doula to the hospital during labor. What does the nurse
think that this means?
a. The client will have her grandmother as a support person.
b. The client will bring a paid, trained labor support person with her
during labor.
c. The client will have a special video she will play during labor to assist
with relaxation.
d. The client will have a bag that contains all the approved equipment
that may help with the labor process. - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
ANS: B
A doula is a trained labor support person who is employed by the mother
to provide labor support. She gives physical support such as massage,
helps with relaxation, and provides emotional support and advocacy
throughout labor. A doula is usually not a relative of the woman. A doula
is a trained labor support person.
