14 Questions
What is dystocia?
A prolonged or difficult labor
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of dysfunctional labor?
Uterine muscle contracting properly
What is inertia in the context of labor?
A condition where the uterus fails to contract properly
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to a dysfunctional labor?
Appropriate use of analgesia
What is the 'psyche' component in the 4 P's of labor?
The woman's and family's perception of the event
Which of the following is a risk factor for dysfunctional labor?
A nonripe cervix
Which component of the 4 P's of labor involves the woman's and family's perception of the event?
Psyche
What anatomical issue can impede fetal descent during labor?
Posterior fetal position
Which factor is typically higher in women who experience prolonged labor?
Woman's perception of the event
What can cause a fetus to be unable to pass due to a narrowed pelvic diameter?
Multiple pregnancy
What is the term for a failure of the uterine muscle to contract properly?
Inertia
Which condition can lead to dystocia or difficult labor?
Over-distension of the uterus
What might cause a mother to become exhausted during labor?
Prolonged labor
Which factor can impede fetal descent by blocking the path?
'Psyche' component in 4 P's
This quiz covers complications related to the force of labor, dysfunctional labor patterns, precipitate labor, problems with the birth passage, anomalies of the placenta and cord, common causes of dysfunctional labor, and dystocia. Get ready to test your knowledge on care for mother and child during labor.
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