OB Chapt 13 Labor and Delivery questions with correct answers

Braxton Hicks contractions are termed "practice contractions" and occur throughout pregnancy. When the woman's body is getting ready to go into labor, it begins to show anticipatory signs of impending labor. Among these signs are Braxton Hicks contractions that are more frequent and stronger in intensity. What differentiates Braxton Hicks contractions from true labor? a) Braxton Hicks contractions cause "ripening" of the cervix. b) Braxton Hicks contractions usually decrease in intensity with walking c) Braxton Hicks contractions get closer together with activity d) Braxton Hicks contractions do not last long enough to be true labor - correct answer Braxton Hicks contractions usually decrease in intensity with walking Correct Explanation: Braxton Hicks contractions occur more frequently and are more noticeable as pregnancy approaches term. These irregular, practice contractions usually decrease in intensity with walking and position changes. The RN in labor and delivery documents the fetus as ROA. To what does this documentation refer for a fetus? a) Fetal size b) Fetal station c) Fetal position d) Fetal attitude - correct answer Fetal position Correct Explanation: When documenting the ROA, this is the Right Occiput Anterior or the relationship of the fetal position to the mother using the maternal pelvis as the point of reference. Fetal refers to the relationship of the presenting part of the fetus to the ischial spi