Ncm 109 - Chapter 23: Nursing Care of a Family Experiencing a Complication of Labor or Birth Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+

Ncm 109 - Chapter 23: Nursing Care of a
Family Experiencing a Complication of
Labor or Birth Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+

dystocia - Correct answer-difficult labor

The 4p's - Correct answer-Power- force that propels the fetus (uterine contraction)

Passenger- the fetus

Passage- the birth canal

Psyche- the woman and family's perception of the event

Common causes of Dysfunctional Labor - Correct answer-Primigravida status

Nonripe cervix

Inappropriate use of analgesia

Failure of uterine muscle to contract properly




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, Classifications of dysfunction - Correct answer-Primary - occuring at the onset of

labor

Secondary - occuring later in labor

Inertia - Correct answer-A time-honored term to denote or force of labor has

occured

Dysfunctional Labor - Correct answer-Move Current term

Uterine Contraction - Correct answer-the basic force moving the fetus through the

birth canal

Three types of dysfunction - Correct answer-Hypotonic Contraction

Hypertonic Contraction

Uncoordinated Contraction

Hypotonic Contraction - Correct answer-it has 2-3 number pf contraction in

10minutes period. Phase of labor is active

Therapeutic Intervention for Hypotonic Contraction - Correct answer-Oxytocin,

Ambulation, Enema, Nipple Stimulation, Amniotomy

Hypertonic Contraction - Correct answer-Frequent prolonged contraction are not

productive. Phase of labor is latent


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