Labor and Birth Nursing Interventions

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What is the typical duration of gestation in weeks?

38-42 (correct)

40-44

36-40

42-46

What is the purpose of reviewing the prenatal record?

To assess the status of membranes

To evaluate the effectiveness of uterine contractions

To determine fetal movement patterns

To obtain baseline data for the mother's medical history (correct)

What is a characteristic of true labor contractions?

They are relieved by walking or position change

They are regular with increasing intensity and frequency (correct)

They are irregular and temporary

They are accompanied by a sudden increase in fetal heart rate

What is included in the brief systems assessment of the mother?

Maternal vital signs and cardiovascular status Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of admission labs, including CBC and urinalysis?

To identify any potential health risks or complications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of understanding a woman's cultural values and practices during labor and birth?

To provide a framework for assessing and caring for the woman and her family Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for nurses when caring for a woman during the intrapartal period?

Respecting the woman's autonomy in decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the nurse's initial assessment during labor?

To identify potential complications that may arise during labor Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant factor that can influence a woman's experience of labor and birth?

The woman's cultural values and practices Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of the nurse's role during labor and birth?

Respecting the woman's autonomy and decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Leopold's Maneuvers during intrapartum nursing assessment?

To determine the position of the fetus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of amniotic fluid?

Foul odor Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary force of labor that pushes the fetus through the birth canal?

Powers Signup and view all the answers

During a cervical exam, what is the primary purpose of assessing cervical dilation?

To assess labor progress Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of electronic fetal monitoring during intrapartum nursing assessment?

To assess fetal heart tones Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to position the mother on her left side during labor?

To prevent supine hypotension Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of maternal catecholamines on uterine contractility and placental blood flow?

They inhibit uterine contractility and placental blood flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of pain management during labor?

To augment the natural process of labor Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of the early or latent phase of labor in primiparas?

8 - 12 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of contractions during the active phase of labor?

Regular, moderate strength, and 2 - 5 minutes apart Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emotional state of the mother during the early or latent phase of labor?

Excitement and calm Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the period of maternal exhaustion during labor?

Prodromal labor Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of non-pharmacological pain management during the transition phase of labor?

To promote the woman's ability to relax and cope with labor Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of the transition phase of labor?

20 - 40 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of endorphins in the management of pain during labor?

They are secreted naturally by the pituitary gland in response to pain Signup and view all the answers