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What propels the fetus downward through the pelvis in the second stage of labour?
What propels the fetus downward through the pelvis in the second stage of labour?
- Uterine contractions only
- Combined powers of uterine contractions and voluntary maternal pushing (correct)
- Voluntary maternal pushing only
- Fetal movements
When do most women feel a strong urge to push or bear down during labour?
When do most women feel a strong urge to push or bear down during labour?
- When the cervix is partially dilated
- When the cervix is fully dilated and the fetus begins to descend (correct)
- When the fetus is in a breech position
- At the beginning of the first stage of labour
Which maternal position is often associated with shorter labours?
Which maternal position is often associated with shorter labours?
- Standing position
- Supine position
- Sitting or kneeling position (correct)
- Prone position
What type of pelvis is directly involved in childbirth?
What type of pelvis is directly involved in childbirth?
In which stage of labour do women usually change positions frequently?
In which stage of labour do women usually change positions frequently?
What effect does anxiety and fear have on uterine contractions during labour?
What effect does anxiety and fear have on uterine contractions during labour?
Which of the following is a sign of impending labour related to uterine contractions?
Which of the following is a sign of impending labour related to uterine contractions?
What is the term for the mechanism of labour that involves the descent of the baby into the pelvis?
What is the term for the mechanism of labour that involves the descent of the baby into the pelvis?
Which stage of labour involves dilation and effacement of the cervix?
Which stage of labour involves dilation and effacement of the cervix?
What is the preferred method of fetal heart rate monitoring in an uncomplicated pregnancy?
What is the preferred method of fetal heart rate monitoring in an uncomplicated pregnancy?
What are the components of the birth process according to the text?
What are the components of the birth process according to the text?
Which term describes the effect of uterine contractions on the cervix?
Which term describes the effect of uterine contractions on the cervix?
What is the recommended duration for a safe uterine contraction, as per the safety alert in the text?
What is the recommended duration for a safe uterine contraction, as per the safety alert in the text?
Which term refers to the strength of uterine contractions?
Which term refers to the strength of uterine contractions?
What is the effect of uterine contractions on the cervix during the 'Efface' phase?
What is the effect of uterine contractions on the cervix during the 'Efface' phase?
What is the purpose of using pharmacological methods during labor?
What is the purpose of using pharmacological methods during labor?
Which medication should be avoided if birth is anticipated within 1 hour?
Which medication should be avoided if birth is anticipated within 1 hour?
What is the role of the nurse in pharmacological techniques during labor?
What is the role of the nurse in pharmacological techniques during labor?
What is the purpose of an episiotomy during birth?
What is the purpose of an episiotomy during birth?
What is the main concern related to perineal lacerations during childbirth?
What is the main concern related to perineal lacerations during childbirth?
What is the primary purpose of empathy in nursing care during labor?
What is the primary purpose of empathy in nursing care during labor?
How does childbirth pain differ from other types of pain?
How does childbirth pain differ from other types of pain?
What can modify labor pain according to the text?
What can modify labor pain according to the text?
What are the limitations of nonpharmacological pain management methods?
What are the limitations of nonpharmacological pain management methods?
In what way do psychosocial factors modify labor pain?
In what way do psychosocial factors modify labor pain?
Which nonpharmacological measure can aid in a woman's ability to work through contractions?
Which nonpharmacological measure can aid in a woman's ability to work through contractions?
What is the primary advantage of most pharmacological pain management methods during labor?
What is the primary advantage of most pharmacological pain management methods during labor?
Which type of breathing is used during the second stage of labor when pushing?
Which type of breathing is used during the second stage of labor when pushing?
What can result from the sluggish GI tract during pregnancy in relation to analgesia and anesthesia?
What can result from the sluggish GI tract during pregnancy in relation to analgesia and anesthesia?
Which nonpharmacological measure involves applying pressure to the sacrum and can aid in pain relief during labor?
Which nonpharmacological measure involves applying pressure to the sacrum and can aid in pain relief during labor?
What is the primary role of uterine contractions during labor?
What is the primary role of uterine contractions during labor?
How do uterine contractions affect the cervix?
How do uterine contractions affect the cervix?
What is the effect of uterine contractions on the fetal heart rate?
What is the effect of uterine contractions on the fetal heart rate?
What is a characteristic of vigorous uterine contractions during labor?
What is a characteristic of vigorous uterine contractions during labor?
How do uterine contractions contribute to the birth process?
How do uterine contractions contribute to the birth process?
What is a consequence of weak uterine contractions during labor?
What is a consequence of weak uterine contractions during labor?
What is an expected outcome of effective uterine contractions during labor?
What is an expected outcome of effective uterine contractions during labor?
In which stage of labor do uterine contractions play a crucial role in expelling the placenta?
In which stage of labor do uterine contractions play a crucial role in expelling the placenta?
What is a potential consequence of erratic uterine contractions during labor?
What is a potential consequence of erratic uterine contractions during labor?
How do uterine contractions affect maternal vital signs during labor?
How do uterine contractions affect maternal vital signs during labor?
