Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
True labor - CORRECT ANSWER -*contractions felt in lower back
-contractions do not get better with fluids, walking, and changing positions
*consistent contractions that increase in frequency, duration, and intensity
-have cervical dilation and effacement
false labor - CORRECT ANSWER --irregular contractions are felt, however the cervix is
not affected
-get Braxton hicks
*can get rid of Braxton Hicks by walking, voiding, eating, increasing fluids, and changing
positions.
· The nurse will demonstrate understanding of the difference in characteristics of the cervix
during labor such as dilation and effacement. - CORRECT ANSWER -Dilation
Opening of the cervix
Effacement
The cervix effaces or "thins"
The nurse will demonstrate understanding of indications for cesarean births. - CORRECT
ANSWER --Android pelvis
-Platypelloid pelvis
-Previous C-section
-Certain maternal and fetal conditions
1st stage labor - CORRECT ANSWER -• True labor to complete cervical dilatation (10
cm)
, • Longest of all stages
• Two phases
• Latent phase
• Active phase
2nd stage labor - CORRECT ANSWER --cervix is 10cm dilated to birth of baby
3rd stage labor - CORRECT ANSWER --birth of infant to placental separation
-placental separation
-placental expulsion
fourth stage labor - CORRECT ANSWER --1-4 hours following delivery
Gynecoid - CORRECT ANSWER --most favorable for vaginal births
-inlet is round and outlet is roomy
Android - CORRECT ANSWER --male shaped funnel pelvis
-leads to C-sections
Anthropoid - CORRECT ANSWER --most common in non white women
-inlet is oval and sacrum is long
Platypelloid - CORRECT ANSWER --flat pelvis
-leads to C-sections
Frank breach - CORRECT ANSWER -Butt first with legs extended towards the face