NUR 114 Exam #2 / Intrapartum and Newborn Care Questions and
Answers
Question 1.
it is suggested that the _____________ ratio initiates labor
Correct Answer: estrogen to progesterone
Question 2.
true/false - the number of oxytocin receptors in the uterus increases at the end of
pregnancy
Correct Answer: true
Question 3.
fetal __________ levels synthesize prostaglandins
Correct Answer: cortisol
Question 4.
Prostaglandins lead to which of the following? SATA: A. additional contractions B. cervical
softening C. gap junction induction D. myometrial sensitization E. progressive cervical
constriction
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D prostaglandins lead to progressive cervical *dilation*
Question 5.
true/false - premonitory s/s of labor can vary and not every woman experiences every one
of them
Correct Answer: true
Question 6.
Of the following, which are premonitory signs of labor? SATA: A. cervical changes B.
passageway C. Lightening D. Increased energy levels E. Bloody show F. Braxton Hicks
contractions G. Spontaneous Rupture of membranes
Correct Answer: A, C, D, E, F, G *passageway is a part of the 5 p's that affect the
labor process*
Question 7.
cervical changes occur 1 month to 1 hour before?
Correct Answer: actual labor begins
Question 8.
ripening and softening of the cervix are essential for?
, Correct Answer: effacement and dilation
Question 9.
Define lightening
Correct Answer: the fetal presenting part begins to descend into the true pelvis
Question 10.
an increase in energy levels usually occurs how long before the onset of labor?
Correct Answer: 24-48 hours *thought to be the result of an increase in epi
release caused by a decrease in progesterone*
Question 11.
at the onset of labor or before, the mucous plug that fills the cervical canal during
pregnancy is expelled. This is known as?
Correct Answer: bloody show
Question 12.
these contractions are typically felt as a tightening or pulling sensation of the top of the
uterus
Correct Answer: Braxton Hicks
Question 13.
true labor contractions are more commonly felt in the?
Correct Answer: lower back
Question 14.
Braxton Hicks contractions usually last how long?
Correct Answer: about 30 seconds but can last as long as 2 minutes.
Question 15.
true/false - the rupture of membranes can result in either a sudden gush or a steady
leakage of amniotic fluid
Correct Answer: true
Question 16.
with false labor, irregular uterine contractions are felt, but the cervix is not?
Correct Answer: affected. There is no cervical change with false labor
Question 17.
name some characteristics of true labor.
Answers
Question 1.
it is suggested that the _____________ ratio initiates labor
Correct Answer: estrogen to progesterone
Question 2.
true/false - the number of oxytocin receptors in the uterus increases at the end of
pregnancy
Correct Answer: true
Question 3.
fetal __________ levels synthesize prostaglandins
Correct Answer: cortisol
Question 4.
Prostaglandins lead to which of the following? SATA: A. additional contractions B. cervical
softening C. gap junction induction D. myometrial sensitization E. progressive cervical
constriction
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D prostaglandins lead to progressive cervical *dilation*
Question 5.
true/false - premonitory s/s of labor can vary and not every woman experiences every one
of them
Correct Answer: true
Question 6.
Of the following, which are premonitory signs of labor? SATA: A. cervical changes B.
passageway C. Lightening D. Increased energy levels E. Bloody show F. Braxton Hicks
contractions G. Spontaneous Rupture of membranes
Correct Answer: A, C, D, E, F, G *passageway is a part of the 5 p's that affect the
labor process*
Question 7.
cervical changes occur 1 month to 1 hour before?
Correct Answer: actual labor begins
Question 8.
ripening and softening of the cervix are essential for?
, Correct Answer: effacement and dilation
Question 9.
Define lightening
Correct Answer: the fetal presenting part begins to descend into the true pelvis
Question 10.
an increase in energy levels usually occurs how long before the onset of labor?
Correct Answer: 24-48 hours *thought to be the result of an increase in epi
release caused by a decrease in progesterone*
Question 11.
at the onset of labor or before, the mucous plug that fills the cervical canal during
pregnancy is expelled. This is known as?
Correct Answer: bloody show
Question 12.
these contractions are typically felt as a tightening or pulling sensation of the top of the
uterus
Correct Answer: Braxton Hicks
Question 13.
true labor contractions are more commonly felt in the?
Correct Answer: lower back
Question 14.
Braxton Hicks contractions usually last how long?
Correct Answer: about 30 seconds but can last as long as 2 minutes.
Question 15.
true/false - the rupture of membranes can result in either a sudden gush or a steady
leakage of amniotic fluid
Correct Answer: true
Question 16.
with false labor, irregular uterine contractions are felt, but the cervix is not?
Correct Answer: affected. There is no cervical change with false labor
Question 17.
name some characteristics of true labor.
