Nsg 222 Family exam 2
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1. contrast to true labor contractions abdomen and groin
Braxton-Hicks contractions occur pri-
marily in which region and gradually
spread downward before relaxing?
2. False labor contractions • Contractions: Irregular, not occurring close to-
gether
• Contraction discomfort: Usually felt in the front
of the abdomen
• Contraction strength: weak, not getting stronger
with time
3. True Labor: • Contraction discomfort: starts in the back and
radiates around towards the front of the abdomen
• Contraction strength: becoming stronger with
time, vaginal pressure is usually felt
4. is considered the true female pelvis? gynecoid
The **gynecoid** pelvis is considered the true
female pelvis. It is the most common and most
favorable pelvis type for childbirth, characterized
by a rounded shape that generally provides a more
ample birth canal.
5. What is fetal station? Fetal **station** refers to the relationship of the
presenting part to the level of the maternal pelvic
ischial spines. It is measured in centimeters above
or below the ischial spines and helps to indicate
how far the fetal head has descended into the
pelvis.
6.
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fl88v9
1. contrast to true labor contractions abdomen and groin
Braxton-Hicks contractions occur pri-
marily in which region and gradually
spread downward before relaxing?
2. False labor contractions • Contractions: Irregular, not occurring close to-
gether
• Contraction discomfort: Usually felt in the front
of the abdomen
• Contraction strength: weak, not getting stronger
with time
3. True Labor: • Contraction discomfort: starts in the back and
radiates around towards the front of the abdomen
• Contraction strength: becoming stronger with
time, vaginal pressure is usually felt
4. is considered the true female pelvis? gynecoid
The **gynecoid** pelvis is considered the true
female pelvis. It is the most common and most
favorable pelvis type for childbirth, characterized
by a rounded shape that generally provides a more
ample birth canal.
5. What is fetal station? Fetal **station** refers to the relationship of the
presenting part to the level of the maternal pelvic
ischial spines. It is measured in centimeters above
or below the ischial spines and helps to indicate
how far the fetal head has descended into the
pelvis.
6.
1/3
