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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