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The contractions of the uterus for the first few days after childbirth.
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correct answer ✅After Pains
Instrument designed to tear a hole in the amniotic sac through the
dilated cervix without injuring the fetus. -
correct answer ✅Amniohook
Artificial rupture of the uterine membrane with an amniohook. -
correct answer ✅Amniotomy
artificial rupture of membranes using an amniohook -
correct answer ✅AROM
Medical facility specializing in childbirth that is less restrictive and
more home-like than the hospital; only appropriate for low-risk
pregnancy. -
correct answer ✅Birth Center
Irregular, mild contractions that occur in late pregnancy and do not
produce cervical effacement and dilation. -
correct answer ✅Braxton Hicks contractions
, MCN Unit 2 Exam Actual Questions
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opening of the cervix to the uterus -
correct answer ✅cervical os
opening of cervix (0-10 cm) -
correct answer ✅cervical dilation
The entrance of the widest diameter of the presenting part of the
fetus into the mother's pelvis. -
correct answer ✅Fetal engagement
An incision into the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening. -
correct answer ✅Episiotomy
The alignment of the fetus with the mother. -
correct answer ✅Fetal Lie
The measurement in centimeters of the fetal head in relationship to
the maternal ischial spine in the pelvis
•Head above ischial spines = -
•Level of the ischial spines = 0