Care of Mother and Child: Complications in Labor
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What is dystocia?

  • A problem with the mother's psyche during labor
  • A condition where the uterus is overdistended
  • A prolonged or difficult labor (correct)
  • A situation where the fetus is in an abnormal position

    • Which of the following is NOT a common cause of dysfunctional labor?

  • Uterine muscle contracting properly (correct)
  • Posterior fetal position or extension of the fetal head
  • Primigravida status
  • Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)

    • What is inertia in the context of labor?

  • A condition where the uterus fails to contract properly (correct)
  • A prolonged or difficult labor
  • A situation where the fetus is in an abnormal position
  • A problem with the mother's psyche during labor

    • Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to a dysfunctional labor?

    <p>Appropriate use of analgesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'psyche' component in the 4 P's of labor?

    <p>The woman's and family's perception of the event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for dysfunctional labor?

    <p>A nonripe cervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the 4 P's of labor involves the woman's and family's perception of the event?

    <p>Psyche</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical issue can impede fetal descent during labor?

    <p>Posterior fetal position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is typically higher in women who experience prolonged labor?

    <p>Woman's perception of the event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause a fetus to be unable to pass due to a narrowed pelvic diameter?

    <p>Multiple pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a failure of the uterine muscle to contract properly?

    <p>Inertia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can lead to dystocia or difficult labor?

    <p>Over-distension of the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might cause a mother to become exhausted during labor?

    <p>Prolonged labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can impede fetal descent by blocking the path?

    <p>'Psyche' component in 4 P's</p> Signup and view all the answers

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