Hypotonic and Hypertonic Contractions Quiz

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What are poor and inadequate uterine contractions that are ineffective to cause cervical dilatation, effacement, and fetal descent?

Hypotonic

What term describes contractions that are too frequent with a high resting tone in the uterus and are excessively painful?

Hypertonic

What is labor that is quick and short called?

Precipitate Labor

What term is used for difficult labor that can arise from any of the four main components of the labor process?

Dystocia Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the labor process known as?

4P's Signup and view all the answers

What is the force that propels the fetus during labor?

Power Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the fetus in the context of labor?

Passenger Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to as the birth canal in the labor process?

Passageway Signup and view all the answers

What describes the women's and family's perception of the labor event?

Psyche Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for sluggishness of contractions during labor?

Inertia Signup and view all the answers

Inertia is a term that denotes sluggishness of contractions, a more current term used is ___ _.

Dysfunctional labor Signup and view all the answers

What can occur at any point in labor and is generally classified as primary or secondary?

Dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

The risk of maternal postpartal infection, hemorrhage, and infant mortality is higher in women who have _______________.

Prolonged Labor Signup and view all the answers

What are common causes of dysfunctional labor?

Inappropriate use of analgesia, pelvic bone contraction, poor fetal position, cervical rigidity, exhaustion, and more. Signup and view all the answers

What medication stimulates uterine contractions in labor and childbirth?

Oxytocin Signup and view all the answers

What dramatically increases the strength and frequency of uterine contractions?

Oxytocin Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of contractions in hypotonic contractions?

Not more than 2 or 3 occurring in a 10-minute period. Signup and view all the answers

What is the resting tone of hypotonic contractions?

Less than 10 mmHg Signup and view all the answers

What is the strength of contractions in hypotonic contractions?

Does not rise above 25 mmHg Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of labor do hypotonic contractions occur?

Active Signup and view all the answers

_ _ occur after administration of analgesia, bowel or bladder distension, or if the uterus is overstretched?

Hypotonic Contractions Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs and symptoms of hypotonic contractions?

Weak contractions, infrequent, prolonged active phase, exhaustion of the mother. Signup and view all the answers

What are the complications of hypotonic contractions?

Labor may be maternal, fetal, or both including arrest of labor, postpartum hemorrhage, and retained placenta. Signup and view all the answers

What is the resting tone of hypertonic contractions?

More than 15 mmHg Signup and view all the answers

What describes the contractions of hypertonic?

Frequent prolonged contractions that are not productive Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of labor do hypertonic contractions usually occur?

Latent Signup and view all the answers

_ _ may occur due to more than one uterine pacemaker stimulating contractions.

Hypertonic Contractions Signup and view all the answers

_ __ occurs when uterine contractions are so strong that a woman gives birth quickly?

Precipitate Labor Signup and view all the answers

What occurs from the rapid release of pressure on the head during precipitate labor?

Subdural Hemorrhage Signup and view all the answers

The woman may also obtain lacerations of the birth canal due to _ .

Forceful birth Signup and view all the answers

Due to forceful birth the woman may obtain ________ _ _____.

Laceration of the birth canal Signup and view all the answers

What are the causes of precipitate labor?

Strong uterine contractions, smooth birth canal, history of precipitate labor, smaller than average baby size, use of prostaglandin. Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs and symptoms of precipitate labor?

Sudden onset of contractions, intense pain, long-lasting contractions, and an urge to bear down. Signup and view all the answers

What are the risks for mothers in precipitate labor?

Tearing and laceration, bleeding, shock, and infections. Signup and view all the answers

What risks do babies face in precipitate labor?

Infections and aspiration of meconium and amniotic fluid. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Uterine Contractions

Hypotonic Contractions: Characterized by poor and inadequate uterine contractions leading to prolonged delivery; insufficient for cervical dilatation and fetal descent.
Hypertonic Contractions: Involves frequent contractions with high resting tone, resulting in excessively painful experiences without productive labor.
Inertia and Dysfunctional Labor: Inertia refers to sluggishness of contractions; the modern term for this condition is dysfunctional labor.

Labor Types and Components

Precipitate Labor: Defined as rapid and short labor, often with few contractions leading to quick delivery.
Dystocia: Describes difficult labor, influenced by four key components known as the 4 P's: Power, Passenger, Passageway, and Psyche.

Labor Components

Power: Refers to the uterine contractions that propel the fetus during labor.
Passenger: Represents the fetus itself in the labor process.
Passageway: The birth canal through which the fetus must pass.
Psyche: Reflects the perception of the labor experience by the woman and her family.

Prolonged Labor

Risks associated with prolonged labor include maternal postpartal infection, hemorrhage, and increased infant mortality.
Common causes of dysfunctional labor can include pelvic abnormalities, poor fetal positioning, and maternal exhaustion.

Oxytocin

Oxytocin is administered to stimulate uterine contractions during labor and aid in lactation post childbirth.
It markedly increases the strength and frequency of uterine contractions.

Hypotonic Contractions Details

Contractions occur infrequently (2-3 in a 10-minute period) and have low resting tone (less than 10 mmHg).
Strength of contractions does not exceed 25 mmHg and can lead to complications such as maternal exhaustion and postpartum hemorrhage.

Hypertonic Contractions Details

In contrast, hypertonic contractions exhibit high resting tone (>15 mmHg) and are frequent but not productive.
Occurs primarily in the latent phase of labor and may cause increased pain due to muscle tenderness and lack of relaxation.

Precipitate Labor Consequences

Precipitate labor can result in subdural hemorrhage for the fetus due to rapid pressure release.
Women may experience lacerations in the birth canal from forceful births, risking severe complications.

Causes and Symptoms of Precipitate Labor

Factors leading to precipitate labor include strong uterine contractions, a smooth birth canal, and previous rapid labors.
Signs include sudden onset of contractions, intense pain, prolonged feelings of contractions, and an urgent need to bear down.

Risks Associated with Precipitate Labor

For mothers, risks include severe tearing, uterine bleeding, shock, and potential infections.
For babies, risks consist of infections and aspiration of meconium and amniotic fluid.

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Test your knowledge on hypotonic and hypertonic uterine contractions. This quiz explores essential definitions and implications related to labor and delivery. Perfect for students of obstetrics or those preparing for childbirth education.