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Questions and Answers 2026
What is the intensity of uterine contractions if the fundus is firm
and difficult to indent by pressing the fingertips? -
correct answer ✅moderate
Which pertains to a measure of the degree of fetal descent of the
presenting part of the fetus through the birth canal? -
correct answer ✅station
Engagement confirms the adequacy of the pelvic inlet, midpelvis,
and outlet. -
correct answer ✅False
Which theory suggests that labor begins when progesterone level
in the body decreases? -
correct answer ✅progesterone deprivation
Which phase of the uterine contraction is used in assessing the
intensity? -
correct answer ✅peak
What is the widest anteroposterior diameter of the fetal skull? -
correct answer ✅occipitomental
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What is the presenting part of the fetus in a vertex type of cephalic
presentation? -
correct answer ✅occiput
Asynclitism occurs when the sagittal suture is midway between the
symphysis pubis and sacral promontory. -
correct answer ✅False
Which hormone is released when there is pressure on the cervix by
the presenting part of the baby? -
correct answer ✅Oxytocin
In poor flexion, the fetal attitude allows the face to present in the
pelvis. -
correct answer ✅False
What is the smallest anteroposterior diameter of the fetal skull? -
correct answer ✅suboccipitobregmatic
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Which is considered as the normal fetal attitude in cephalic
presentation? -
correct answer ✅Complete Flexion
The movement of the passenger through the birth canal is
determined by several interacting factors namely, the fetal head,
attitude, lie, presentation and position. -
correct answer ✅True
Which factor affecting labor and birth process composed of rigid
bony pelvis and the soft tissues of the cervix, pelvic floor, vagina,
and introitus? -
correct answer ✅Passage
Which fetal position is considered as the most common? -
correct answer ✅LOA
What is known as the largest part of the fetus? -
correct answer ✅Head
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Questions and Answers 2026
Secondary power is used by the woman during the first stage of
labor for an effective cervical dilatation and effacement. -
correct answer ✅False
The upper portion of the uterus is passive and the lower uterine
segment becomes active during uterine contractions. -
correct answer ✅False
What causes the effacement and dilatation of the cervix and
descent of the fetus? -
correct answer ✅primary power
What hormone is responsible for the softening of cartilage in the
pelvis during labor & delivery? -
correct answer ✅Relaxin
Approximately 8% of women at term experience rupture of the
amniotic membranes before the onset of labor. -
correct answer ✅8%
Questions and Answers 2026
What is the intensity of uterine contractions if the fundus is firm
and difficult to indent by pressing the fingertips? -
correct answer ✅moderate
Which pertains to a measure of the degree of fetal descent of the
presenting part of the fetus through the birth canal? -
correct answer ✅station
Engagement confirms the adequacy of the pelvic inlet, midpelvis,
and outlet. -
correct answer ✅False
Which theory suggests that labor begins when progesterone level
in the body decreases? -
correct answer ✅progesterone deprivation
Which phase of the uterine contraction is used in assessing the
intensity? -
correct answer ✅peak
What is the widest anteroposterior diameter of the fetal skull? -
correct answer ✅occipitomental
,MCN - Midterm Exam Review Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
What is the presenting part of the fetus in a vertex type of cephalic
presentation? -
correct answer ✅occiput
Asynclitism occurs when the sagittal suture is midway between the
symphysis pubis and sacral promontory. -
correct answer ✅False
Which hormone is released when there is pressure on the cervix by
the presenting part of the baby? -
correct answer ✅Oxytocin
In poor flexion, the fetal attitude allows the face to present in the
pelvis. -
correct answer ✅False
What is the smallest anteroposterior diameter of the fetal skull? -
correct answer ✅suboccipitobregmatic
,MCN - Midterm Exam Review Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
Which is considered as the normal fetal attitude in cephalic
presentation? -
correct answer ✅Complete Flexion
The movement of the passenger through the birth canal is
determined by several interacting factors namely, the fetal head,
attitude, lie, presentation and position. -
correct answer ✅True
Which factor affecting labor and birth process composed of rigid
bony pelvis and the soft tissues of the cervix, pelvic floor, vagina,
and introitus? -
correct answer ✅Passage
Which fetal position is considered as the most common? -
correct answer ✅LOA
What is known as the largest part of the fetus? -
correct answer ✅Head
, MCN - Midterm Exam Review Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
Secondary power is used by the woman during the first stage of
labor for an effective cervical dilatation and effacement. -
correct answer ✅False
The upper portion of the uterus is passive and the lower uterine
segment becomes active during uterine contractions. -
correct answer ✅False
What causes the effacement and dilatation of the cervix and
descent of the fetus? -
correct answer ✅primary power
What hormone is responsible for the softening of cartilage in the
pelvis during labor & delivery? -
correct answer ✅Relaxin
Approximately 8% of women at term experience rupture of the
amniotic membranes before the onset of labor. -
correct answer ✅8%
