Birth and the Newborn Baby (ch
4) Exam Questions and Answers
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First stage of childbirth (12-14 hours)—ANSWER-- Longest with first birth but gets shorter
with subsequent births.
- Dilation of the cervix 10 cm (circular muscle at bottom of uterus).
- Contractions that last long enough, that are spaced closely together.
Effacement—ANSWER-Thinning of the cervix (softening).
- Has to soften so it can open up.
Second stage of childbirth (2 hours or less)—ANSWER-- Once baby is ready, pushing the baby
out.
- Active pushing stage.
- Starts when babies head is moving through cervix and ends when baby is out of the
women's body.
Third stage of childbirth (10-16 minutes)—ANSWER-- Still having contractions.
- Have to deliver placenta.
, - Cutting umbilical cord.
Fourth stage of childbirth—ANSWER-- Mother is at heightened risk for hemorrhaging and
infection.
- Close eye on her to make sure no complications.
Medication—ANSWER-Research shows no long term risk, and does not interfere with
attachment.
- Analgesic
- Anesthetic
Analgesic—ANSWER-Pain killer
- Fentanyl; goes through IV.
Anesthetic—ANSWER-Epidural
- Numbing, insert catheter into spine and deliver medication.
- 71% of women in U.S. have an epidural.
- Spinal block (c-section), Epidural (natural birth).
Natural/prepared—ANSWER-- If you know what entails, you will be more prepared.
- Talk you through everything/take classes.
- Breathing exercises and visualization.
- Judgement that if you take medication, it's not good.
Cesarean—ANSWER-Surgically remove baby from the uterus.
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4) Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
First stage of childbirth (12-14 hours)—ANSWER-- Longest with first birth but gets shorter
with subsequent births.
- Dilation of the cervix 10 cm (circular muscle at bottom of uterus).
- Contractions that last long enough, that are spaced closely together.
Effacement—ANSWER-Thinning of the cervix (softening).
- Has to soften so it can open up.
Second stage of childbirth (2 hours or less)—ANSWER-- Once baby is ready, pushing the baby
out.
- Active pushing stage.
- Starts when babies head is moving through cervix and ends when baby is out of the
women's body.
Third stage of childbirth (10-16 minutes)—ANSWER-- Still having contractions.
- Have to deliver placenta.
, - Cutting umbilical cord.
Fourth stage of childbirth—ANSWER-- Mother is at heightened risk for hemorrhaging and
infection.
- Close eye on her to make sure no complications.
Medication—ANSWER-Research shows no long term risk, and does not interfere with
attachment.
- Analgesic
- Anesthetic
Analgesic—ANSWER-Pain killer
- Fentanyl; goes through IV.
Anesthetic—ANSWER-Epidural
- Numbing, insert catheter into spine and deliver medication.
- 71% of women in U.S. have an epidural.
- Spinal block (c-section), Epidural (natural birth).
Natural/prepared—ANSWER-- If you know what entails, you will be more prepared.
- Talk you through everything/take classes.
- Breathing exercises and visualization.
- Judgement that if you take medication, it's not good.
Cesarean—ANSWER-Surgically remove baby from the uterus.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
