Nursing Care During Labor and Delivery: NSG222 Module 3- Questions and Answers
1. 5-1-1 Rule Contractions are 5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute each, for at least one hour.
2. True Labor Contractions occur at regular intervals, gradually increase in frequency, duration,
and intensity, and bring about progressive cervical dilation and effacement.
3. False Labor Irregular uterine contractions are felt, may stop or slow down with position
changes, helps in ripening and softening the cervix but does not change cervical
dilation.
4. Passageway The birth canal, which includes the maternal pelvis and soft tissue.
5. Passenger The fetus and placenta.
6. Presentation Which part of the fetus enters the pelvis first, such as cephalic (head), breech
(pelvis first), or shoulder.
7. Position The relationship of the presenting part of the fetus to the ischial spine of the
maternal pelvis.
8. Station The relationship of the presenting part to the ischial spine.
9.
,Nursing Care During Labor and Delivery: NSG222 Module 3- Questions and Answers
Uterine Contrac- Have two main functions: to dilate the cervix and to push the fetus through the
tions birth canal.
10. Left Occiput An- Baby's head is down, facing the mother's left side and angled slightly forward
terior (LOA) towards the front of the mother's pelvis.
11. Left Occiput Pos- Causes mother more back pain due to the baby's skull pressing against the
terior (LOP) mother's lower back.
12. Molding The elongated shape of the fetal skull at birth due to overlapping of the cranial
bones.
13. Sutures Allow for overlapping and changes in shape (molding) and help identify the
position of the fetal head during a vaginal exam.
14. Fontanelles Intersections of sutures that help in identifying the position of the fetal head
during a vaginal exam and in molding.
15. Decreased fetal If you notice a significant change in your baby's movements, contact your doctor
movement immediately.
16. High-risk preg- Follow specific instructions from your doctor, as they may have different guide-
nancies lines.
17. Intensity of con- If contractions are so strong you can't walk or talk through them, it's a sign to head
tractions to the hospital.
18. First-time moms May want to go in when contractions are 3-4 minutes apart for an hour.
19. Experienced May want to go in when contractions are 5 minutes apart for an hour.
moms
20. Water Breaking Whether a large gush of fluid or a slow trickle, if the water breaks, go to the
hospital.
, Nursing Care During Labor and Delivery: NSG222 Module 3- Questions and Answers
21. Any concerns If you have any concerns about your health or the baby's well-being, contact your
during labor doctor or go to the hospital.
22. Clients' psycho- Depends on their support system, their perception of control, and self-confidence.
logical response
23. Clear informa- Providing detailed explanations about what to expect during labor and delivery.
tion on proce-
dures
24. Support, not be- Having emotional and physical support from partners, family, or healthcare
ing alone providers during labor.
25. Sense of mas- The feeling of competence and assurance in one's ability to manage labor, often
tery, self-confi- reinforced by positive feedback.
dence
26. Trust in staff car- The belief in the competence and intentions of healthcare providers during the
ing for her childbirth process.
27. Positive reaction An optimistic and aflrmative emotional response to being pregnant, which can
to the pregnancy enhance the birth experience.
28. Personal control The ability to manage one's breathing as a coping mechanism during labor.
over breathing
29. Preparation for Engaging in prenatal education and planning to enhance readiness for labor and
the childbirth ex- delivery.
perience
30. Maternal status Includes monitoring vital signs, pain levels, and reviewing prenatal records.
during labor
31.
1. 5-1-1 Rule Contractions are 5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute each, for at least one hour.
2. True Labor Contractions occur at regular intervals, gradually increase in frequency, duration,
and intensity, and bring about progressive cervical dilation and effacement.
3. False Labor Irregular uterine contractions are felt, may stop or slow down with position
changes, helps in ripening and softening the cervix but does not change cervical
dilation.
4. Passageway The birth canal, which includes the maternal pelvis and soft tissue.
5. Passenger The fetus and placenta.
6. Presentation Which part of the fetus enters the pelvis first, such as cephalic (head), breech
(pelvis first), or shoulder.
7. Position The relationship of the presenting part of the fetus to the ischial spine of the
maternal pelvis.
8. Station The relationship of the presenting part to the ischial spine.
9.
,Nursing Care During Labor and Delivery: NSG222 Module 3- Questions and Answers
Uterine Contrac- Have two main functions: to dilate the cervix and to push the fetus through the
tions birth canal.
10. Left Occiput An- Baby's head is down, facing the mother's left side and angled slightly forward
terior (LOA) towards the front of the mother's pelvis.
11. Left Occiput Pos- Causes mother more back pain due to the baby's skull pressing against the
terior (LOP) mother's lower back.
12. Molding The elongated shape of the fetal skull at birth due to overlapping of the cranial
bones.
13. Sutures Allow for overlapping and changes in shape (molding) and help identify the
position of the fetal head during a vaginal exam.
14. Fontanelles Intersections of sutures that help in identifying the position of the fetal head
during a vaginal exam and in molding.
15. Decreased fetal If you notice a significant change in your baby's movements, contact your doctor
movement immediately.
16. High-risk preg- Follow specific instructions from your doctor, as they may have different guide-
nancies lines.
17. Intensity of con- If contractions are so strong you can't walk or talk through them, it's a sign to head
tractions to the hospital.
18. First-time moms May want to go in when contractions are 3-4 minutes apart for an hour.
19. Experienced May want to go in when contractions are 5 minutes apart for an hour.
moms
20. Water Breaking Whether a large gush of fluid or a slow trickle, if the water breaks, go to the
hospital.
, Nursing Care During Labor and Delivery: NSG222 Module 3- Questions and Answers
21. Any concerns If you have any concerns about your health or the baby's well-being, contact your
during labor doctor or go to the hospital.
22. Clients' psycho- Depends on their support system, their perception of control, and self-confidence.
logical response
23. Clear informa- Providing detailed explanations about what to expect during labor and delivery.
tion on proce-
dures
24. Support, not be- Having emotional and physical support from partners, family, or healthcare
ing alone providers during labor.
25. Sense of mas- The feeling of competence and assurance in one's ability to manage labor, often
tery, self-confi- reinforced by positive feedback.
dence
26. Trust in staff car- The belief in the competence and intentions of healthcare providers during the
ing for her childbirth process.
27. Positive reaction An optimistic and aflrmative emotional response to being pregnant, which can
to the pregnancy enhance the birth experience.
28. Personal control The ability to manage one's breathing as a coping mechanism during labor.
over breathing
29. Preparation for Engaging in prenatal education and planning to enhance readiness for labor and
the childbirth ex- delivery.
perience
30. Maternal status Includes monitoring vital signs, pain levels, and reviewing prenatal records.
during labor
31.
