Maternal and Child Health Nursing: Normal Labor

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What is the definition of normal labor?

The process by which a mature fetus presenting by vertex is expelled from the uterus within 24 hours with interference
The process by which a mature fetus presenting by vertex is expelled from the uterus within 24 hours without interference except episiotomy (correct)
The process by which a mature fetus presenting by vertex is expelled from the uterus within 48 hours without interference
The process by which a premature fetus is expelled from the uterus before 20 weeks of pregnancy

At what stage does preterm or premature labor occur?

After 42 weeks of pregnancy
Before 20 weeks of pregnancy
Between 20 weeks and before 37 weeks of pregnancy (correct)
After the second stage of labor

What is a term or mature infant?

A fetus born before 20 weeks of pregnancy
A fetus born after 259 days of pregnancy
A fetus born after 42 weeks of pregnancy
A fetus born between 38 weeks and before 42 weeks of pregnancy (correct)

What is post term pregnancy?

<p>Prolongation of pregnancy two weeks or more than the expected date of delivery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the expected date of delivery (EDD) calculated using the menstrual labor interval method?

<p>By adding seven days to the first day of last normal menstruation and counting forwards 9 calendar months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Labor and Pregnancy

Normal Labor: Labor that occurs between 37 weeks and 42 weeks of gestation.
Preterm or Premature Labor: Labor that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation.
Term or Mature Infant: An infant born between 37 weeks and 42 weeks of gestation.
Post-term Pregnancy: Pregnancy that lasts beyond 42 weeks of gestation.

Calculating Expected Date of Delivery (EDD)

Menstrual Labor Interval Method: Method used to calculate EDD by counting forward 280 days (or 40 weeks) from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP).

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Test your knowledge of normal labor in maternal and child health nursing with this quiz. Explore the definition, causes, diagnosis, stages, and management of normal labor as outlined by Dr. Rania Ezzat.