Nur 230 Maternal Exam 2 Newest Exam
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What is a potential abnormality affecting the passageway during labor?
- ANSWER-The passageway is too small.
What is a potential abnormality affecting the passenger during labor? -
ANSWER-Malpresentation.
What is a potential abnormality related to the position of the fetus
during labor? - ANSWER-Occiput posterior position.
What is a potential abnormality related to the powers of labor? -
ANSWER-Inadequate contractions or pushing.
What psychological factors can potentially affect the process of labor? -
ANSWER-Intense fear, anxiety, poor support system, exhaustion.
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,What is the first stage of labor? - ANSWER-Onset of labor until 10 cm
dilated
What is the latent phase of labor? - ANSWER-Cervical dilation from 0-3
cm, often referred to as 'early labor'
What feelings are common during the latent phase of labor? - ANSWER-
Able to cope with discomfort, relieved that labor has started, high
excitement, and anxiety
What is the active phase of labor? - ANSWER-Cervical dilation from 4-7
cm
What feelings are common during the active phase of labor? - ANSWER-
Increased anxiety, need for energy and focus, fears of loss of control
What is the transition phase of labor? - ANSWER-Cervical dilation from
8-10 cm
What feelings are common during the transition phase of labor? -
ANSWER-Withdraws to focus, doubts ability to cope, apprehensive,
restless, and irritable
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,What behaviors might a woman exhibit during the transition phase of
labor? - ANSWER-Frequent change of position, terrified of being alone,
does not want to talk or be touched
What is the second stage of labor referred to as? - ANSWER-The
pushing stage
When does the second stage of labor begin? - ANSWER-With complete
dilation and effacement
When does the second stage of labor end? - ANSWER-With the birth of
the infant
What physical urge is experienced during the second stage of labor? -
ANSWER-The urge to push
What is crowning in the context of labor? - ANSWER-The stage when
the baby's head is visible at the vaginal opening
What emotional states might a woman experience during the second
stage of labor? - ANSWER-Relief from acute pain, sense of control, fear,
and fatigue
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, What is the third stage of labor? - ANSWER-The period after the birth of
the baby until the complete delivery of the placenta.
How long should the third stage of labor last? - ANSWER-No longer than
30 minutes.
What are the risks if the third stage of labor lasts longer than 30
minutes? - ANSWER-Risk for hemorrhage and placenta retention.
What is administered after the delivery of the placenta to decrease
blood loss? - ANSWER-Pitocin IV bolus infusion.
What is done to check if the uterus continues to be firm after delivery? -
ANSWER-Fundal massage.
Signs of placental separation - ANSWER-- globular uterus rises in
abdomen
- gush or trickle of blood
- increase protrusion of umbilical cord
- Delivery of placenta: "dirty" Duncan, "shiny" shultz
What is the fourth stage of labor? - ANSWER-Physiologic readjustment
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Preparation Newest 2026-2027 With Complete
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers| Brand
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What is a potential abnormality affecting the passageway during labor?
- ANSWER-The passageway is too small.
What is a potential abnormality affecting the passenger during labor? -
ANSWER-Malpresentation.
What is a potential abnormality related to the position of the fetus
during labor? - ANSWER-Occiput posterior position.
What is a potential abnormality related to the powers of labor? -
ANSWER-Inadequate contractions or pushing.
What psychological factors can potentially affect the process of labor? -
ANSWER-Intense fear, anxiety, poor support system, exhaustion.
1|Page
,What is the first stage of labor? - ANSWER-Onset of labor until 10 cm
dilated
What is the latent phase of labor? - ANSWER-Cervical dilation from 0-3
cm, often referred to as 'early labor'
What feelings are common during the latent phase of labor? - ANSWER-
Able to cope with discomfort, relieved that labor has started, high
excitement, and anxiety
What is the active phase of labor? - ANSWER-Cervical dilation from 4-7
cm
What feelings are common during the active phase of labor? - ANSWER-
Increased anxiety, need for energy and focus, fears of loss of control
What is the transition phase of labor? - ANSWER-Cervical dilation from
8-10 cm
What feelings are common during the transition phase of labor? -
ANSWER-Withdraws to focus, doubts ability to cope, apprehensive,
restless, and irritable
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,What behaviors might a woman exhibit during the transition phase of
labor? - ANSWER-Frequent change of position, terrified of being alone,
does not want to talk or be touched
What is the second stage of labor referred to as? - ANSWER-The
pushing stage
When does the second stage of labor begin? - ANSWER-With complete
dilation and effacement
When does the second stage of labor end? - ANSWER-With the birth of
the infant
What physical urge is experienced during the second stage of labor? -
ANSWER-The urge to push
What is crowning in the context of labor? - ANSWER-The stage when
the baby's head is visible at the vaginal opening
What emotional states might a woman experience during the second
stage of labor? - ANSWER-Relief from acute pain, sense of control, fear,
and fatigue
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, What is the third stage of labor? - ANSWER-The period after the birth of
the baby until the complete delivery of the placenta.
How long should the third stage of labor last? - ANSWER-No longer than
30 minutes.
What are the risks if the third stage of labor lasts longer than 30
minutes? - ANSWER-Risk for hemorrhage and placenta retention.
What is administered after the delivery of the placenta to decrease
blood loss? - ANSWER-Pitocin IV bolus infusion.
What is done to check if the uterus continues to be firm after delivery? -
ANSWER-Fundal massage.
Signs of placental separation - ANSWER-- globular uterus rises in
abdomen
- gush or trickle of blood
- increase protrusion of umbilical cord
- Delivery of placenta: "dirty" Duncan, "shiny" shultz
What is the fourth stage of labor? - ANSWER-Physiologic readjustment
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