Doula Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
6 ways to progress in labor—ANSWER-Dilation, Effacement, Station, Cervical Position,
Cardinal Movements, Cervical Ripeness
Dilation—ANSWER-Opening of the cervix
The cervix dilates from—ANSWER-0 to 10 cm
Effacement—ANSWER-thinning of the cervix
Effacement is measured in—ANSWER-percentage
Station—ANSWER-where baby's head is in relation to the cervix
what station is crowning?—ANSWER-+4
What helps with a - station?—ANSWER-Opening the pelvis
Posterior cervical position—ANSWER-Cervix is facing the back
Anterior cervical position—ANSWER-Cervix is facing the front
Cardinal movements—ANSWER-Turns and movements of the fetus's journey out of the body
Engagement—ANSWER-Passage of the largest diameter of the fetal head through the pelvic
inlet, station 0
, Descent—ANSWER-- continuous downward movement through the pelvis
- begins with engagement and continues until the birth of the baby
Flexion—ANSWER-Baby tucks chin to chest
internal rotation—ANSWER-Baby turns shoulders to fit through pelvis
Extension—ANSWER-Fetal head extends when crowning
External rotation—ANSWER-head turns to position as entering the pelvis and aligns with the
fetal body, anterior shoulder is passing under the symphysis
Expulsion—ANSWER-Fetus leaves the body
Cervical Ripeness—ANSWER-soft and favorable vs thick and unfavorable
Pre-term Labor—ANSWER-24 weeks- 36 weeks, 6 days
Causes of Pre-Term Labor—ANSWER-Dehydration, Infection, Sex, Too much activity
symptoms of pre-term labor—ANSWER-Cramping, tightening, leaking fluid, bleeding
Fetus is viable (with life-saving measures) after—ANSWER-24 weeks
Methods to stop Pre-Term Labor—ANSWER-Medication to slow or stop contractions
(tocolytics)
Stitch to stop cervix from dilating
AIDET—ANSWER-acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation, thank you
First Trimester—ANSWER-Conception to 13 weeks, 6 days
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Answers 100% PASS
6 ways to progress in labor—ANSWER-Dilation, Effacement, Station, Cervical Position,
Cardinal Movements, Cervical Ripeness
Dilation—ANSWER-Opening of the cervix
The cervix dilates from—ANSWER-0 to 10 cm
Effacement—ANSWER-thinning of the cervix
Effacement is measured in—ANSWER-percentage
Station—ANSWER-where baby's head is in relation to the cervix
what station is crowning?—ANSWER-+4
What helps with a - station?—ANSWER-Opening the pelvis
Posterior cervical position—ANSWER-Cervix is facing the back
Anterior cervical position—ANSWER-Cervix is facing the front
Cardinal movements—ANSWER-Turns and movements of the fetus's journey out of the body
Engagement—ANSWER-Passage of the largest diameter of the fetal head through the pelvic
inlet, station 0
, Descent—ANSWER-- continuous downward movement through the pelvis
- begins with engagement and continues until the birth of the baby
Flexion—ANSWER-Baby tucks chin to chest
internal rotation—ANSWER-Baby turns shoulders to fit through pelvis
Extension—ANSWER-Fetal head extends when crowning
External rotation—ANSWER-head turns to position as entering the pelvis and aligns with the
fetal body, anterior shoulder is passing under the symphysis
Expulsion—ANSWER-Fetus leaves the body
Cervical Ripeness—ANSWER-soft and favorable vs thick and unfavorable
Pre-term Labor—ANSWER-24 weeks- 36 weeks, 6 days
Causes of Pre-Term Labor—ANSWER-Dehydration, Infection, Sex, Too much activity
symptoms of pre-term labor—ANSWER-Cramping, tightening, leaking fluid, bleeding
Fetus is viable (with life-saving measures) after—ANSWER-24 weeks
Methods to stop Pre-Term Labor—ANSWER-Medication to slow or stop contractions
(tocolytics)
Stitch to stop cervix from dilating
AIDET—ANSWER-acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation, thank you
First Trimester—ANSWER-Conception to 13 weeks, 6 days
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
