High-Risk Factors in Labor

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What is the impact of maternal anxiety during labor?

  • Enhances labor contraction effectiveness
  • Produces higher pain perception (correct)
  • Increases uterine blood flow
  • Decreases pain perception

Which of the following may family members be less capable of providing during labor complications?

  • Practical assistance
  • Medical advice
  • Emotional support (correct)
  • Financial aid

What is the significance of catecholamines released during stress in labor?

  • They enhance uterine blood flow
  • They cause vasodilation
  • They increase maternal relaxation
  • They produce vasoconstriction (correct)

How is fetal position described using a three-letter notation?

<p>First letter indicates maternal pelvis side and the second letter indicates the fetal presenting part landmark (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect could unexpected complications during labor have on maternal and fetal outcome?

<p>Profound effects on maternal and fetal outcome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the ideal fetal position during labor?

<p>Occiput in the right or left anterior quadrant of the maternal pelvis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk associated with a persistent occiput posterior (OP) position during labor?

<p>Prolonged labor and potential for operative delivery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential nursing intervention for a fetal occiput transverse (OT) position?

<p>Apply sacral counter-pressure with the heel of the hand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential maternal symptom associated with an occiput posterior (OP) position?

<p>Intense back pain during labor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the absence of abnormal pelvic structure, what is the recommended approach for managing a persistent occiput transverse (OT) position?

<p>Stimulating contractions with oxytocin and forceps-assisted delivery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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