Lamaze CBE Maternity Exam with complete Quizzes[Answered correct] 2023

How many levels/patterns to Lamaze breathing? - 3 (follow stages & phases of labor) What occurs to body during first stage breathing? - Contraction & dilation of cervix What type of breathing is lamaze? - Chest breathing Cleansing breath - In through nose, out through mouth 5 second breath, exhale slowly for 10 sec pursed lips What phase of Labor is during 1st Stage, 1st Phase breathing? What is occurring then? - Latent Phase of Labor Cervix 3-4 cm dilated; mild contractions Breathing instructions during 1st phase of 1st stage - 1. Cleansing breath 2. Rate: 6-9/min (2 breaths/15 sec) -> slow, deep 3. Cleansing breath when contractions subside What is occurring during 2nd phase of 1st stage of labor? - Active phase of labor Progresses from 4-8 cm (mod contractions) Breathing instructions for 2nd phase of 1st stage of labor? - 1. Cleansing breath 2. Rate: 4 breaths/5 seconds (may go to 2-2.5 breaths/sec at height of contraction) shallow breathing (through mouth) Stay relaxed 3. Cleansing breath following ea contraction What is occurring during 3rd Phase of 1st Stage of breathing? - Transitional phase (patterned) 8-10 cm; strong contractions Breathing Pattern for 3rd phase of 1st stage - 1. Cleansing breath 2. Rhythmic in/out through mouth pant-blow breathing prevents from pushing 3. Pattern levels: 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 1:1 (Hee-hee-hoo..) 4. Cleansing breath at end of contraction