Passageway 'Birth Canal' Overview

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What does the term 'Engagements' refer to in the context of childbirth?

  • The relationship between fetal parts in the womb
  • The flexion of the arms and legs of the fetus onto the chest and abdomen
  • The largest diameter of the presenting part reaching or passing through the pelvic inlet (correct)
  • The fetal position in relation to the ischial spines of the maternal pelvis

How is 'Station' defined in the context of childbirth?

  • The relationship between the fetal head and the maternal pelvis
  • The relationship between landmarks on the presenting fetal part and areas of maternal pelvis
  • The position of the presenting part in relation to the line between the ischial spines of the maternal pelvis (correct)
  • The relationship between fetal parts to each other

What is the significance of Fetal Attitude in childbirth?

  • The relationship between landmarks on the presenting fetal part and areas of maternal pelvis
  • Relation of fetal parts to one another (correct)
  • Relationship between presenting fetal part and ischial spines
  • Fetal head to pelvis alignment

Why is it important for the fetal head to be the largest and least compressible part during birth?

<p>To allow molding during birth through sutures and fontanelles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Fetal Lie' in relation to childbirth?

<p>Fetal head to pelvis alignment on the mother (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fetal presentation where both hips and knees are flexed, resembling the Indian sitting style?

<p>Complete breech (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During labor, what is the longest phase of a uterine muscle contraction?

<p>Increment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing intervention involves experimenting with different positions to find what feels good or works best?

<p>Trying to get baby in good positioning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the intensity of a contraction determined?

<p>By feeling with hands on the mother's belly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor in parents influences the course of labor and birth?

<p>Readiness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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