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Which method of childbirth preparation focuses on deep breathing and relaxation techniques?
Which method of childbirth preparation focuses on deep breathing and relaxation techniques?
What is the term for the technique of using light, rhythmic strokes on the abdomen during labor?
What is the term for the technique of using light, rhythmic strokes on the abdomen during labor?
Which term refers to the body's natural pain-relieving substances?
Which term refers to the body's natural pain-relieving substances?
What is the term for the minimum level of stimulation required for a person to perceive pain?
What is the term for the minimum level of stimulation required for a person to perceive pain?
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Which fetal presentation and position is most likely to result in persistent and poorly relieved back pain during labor?
Which fetal presentation and position is most likely to result in persistent and poorly relieved back pain during labor?
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Which of the following interventions during labor may add to pain?
Which of the following interventions during labor may add to pain?
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Which psychosocial variable alters the pain a woman experiences during labor?
Which psychosocial variable alters the pain a woman experiences during labor?
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Which childbirth preparation method emphasizes slow abdominal breathing and relaxation techniques?
Which childbirth preparation method emphasizes slow abdominal breathing and relaxation techniques?
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Which technique stimulates large-diameter nerve fibers, thus interfering with pain transmission?
Which technique stimulates large-diameter nerve fibers, thus interfering with pain transmission?
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Which of the following classes is specifically tailored to the needs of pregnant adolescents?
Which of the following classes is specifically tailored to the needs of pregnant adolescents?
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What is the most effective way to use massage techniques for pain relief during labor?
What is the most effective way to use massage techniques for pain relief during labor?
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Which of the following topics is usually included in most childbirth preparation classes?
Which of the following topics is usually included in most childbirth preparation classes?
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Which technique helps to reduce the pain of back labor?
Which technique helps to reduce the pain of back labor?
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What is one benefit of exercise during pregnancy?
What is one benefit of exercise during pregnancy?
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Which technique is used to stimulate temperature receptors that interfere with pain transmission?
Which technique is used to stimulate temperature receptors that interfere with pain transmission?
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What do cesarean birth classes aim to help women and their support persons understand?
What do cesarean birth classes aim to help women and their support persons understand?
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Which term describes the least amount of sensation that a person perceives as painful?
Which term describes the least amount of sensation that a person perceives as painful?
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What is the relationship between pain threshold and pain tolerance?
What is the relationship between pain threshold and pain tolerance?
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Which physical factors contribute to pain during labor?
Which physical factors contribute to pain during labor?
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What are endorphins?
What are endorphins?
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Which nonpharmacological technique promotes relaxation and reduces muscle tension during labor?
Which nonpharmacological technique promotes relaxation and reduces muscle tension during labor?
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What is the recommended range for the Lamaze breathing technique in relation to the woman's baseline respiratory rate?
What is the recommended range for the Lamaze breathing technique in relation to the woman's baseline respiratory rate?
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What is the purpose of frequent changing of position during labor?
What is the purpose of frequent changing of position during labor?
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Which method can be used to divert the woman's attention from pain during labor?
Which method can be used to divert the woman's attention from pain during labor?
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Which technique is most effective if practiced before labor?
Which technique is most effective if practiced before labor?
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When should a woman start using breathing techniques during labor?
When should a woman start using breathing techniques during labor?
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What is the purpose of the cleansing breaths in breathing techniques?
What is the purpose of the cleansing breaths in breathing techniques?
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When are breathing techniques taught to a woman who has not had childbirth preparation classes?
When are breathing techniques taught to a woman who has not had childbirth preparation classes?
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What does slow-paced breathing refer to?
What does slow-paced breathing refer to?
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What is the purpose of watching television during early labor?
What is the purpose of watching television during early labor?
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Which term refers to the technique of using light, rhythmic strokes on the abdomen during labor?
Which term refers to the technique of using light, rhythmic strokes on the abdomen during labor?
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What is the term for the body's natural pain-relieving substances?
What is the term for the body's natural pain-relieving substances?
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Which childbirth preparation method focuses on deep breathing and relaxation techniques?
Which childbirth preparation method focuses on deep breathing and relaxation techniques?
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Which technique stimulates large-diameter nerve fibers, thus interfering with pain transmission?
Which technique stimulates large-diameter nerve fibers, thus interfering with pain transmission?
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Which nonpharmacological technique promotes relaxation and reduces muscle tension during labor?
Which nonpharmacological technique promotes relaxation and reduces muscle tension during labor?
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What is the purpose of frequent changing of position during labor?
What is the purpose of frequent changing of position during labor?
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Which technique stimulates large-diameter nerve fibers, thus interfering with pain transmission?
Which technique stimulates large-diameter nerve fibers, thus interfering with pain transmission?
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When are breathing techniques taught to a woman who has not had childbirth preparation classes?
When are breathing techniques taught to a woman who has not had childbirth preparation classes?
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Which of the following classes is specifically tailored to the needs of pregnant adolescents?
Which of the following classes is specifically tailored to the needs of pregnant adolescents?
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What is the recommended range for the Lamaze breathing technique in relation to the woman's baseline respiratory rate?
What is the recommended range for the Lamaze breathing technique in relation to the woman's baseline respiratory rate?
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What is one benefit of exercise during pregnancy?
What is one benefit of exercise during pregnancy?
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Which method of childbirth preparation focuses on deep breathing and relaxation techniques?
Which method of childbirth preparation focuses on deep breathing and relaxation techniques?
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Which fetal presentation and position is most likely to result in persistent and poorly relieved back pain during labor?
Which fetal presentation and position is most likely to result in persistent and poorly relieved back pain during labor?
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What is the relationship between pain threshold and pain tolerance?
What is the relationship between pain threshold and pain tolerance?
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Which method of childbirth preparation focuses on interrupting the fear-tension-pain cycle during labor?
Which method of childbirth preparation focuses on interrupting the fear-tension-pain cycle during labor?
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What is one benefit of nonpharmacological pain control methods during labor?
What is one benefit of nonpharmacological pain control methods during labor?
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Which of the following factors contribute to pain during labor?
Which of the following factors contribute to pain during labor?
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According to the gate control theory, which of the following techniques can help close the gate to painful impulses?
According to the gate control theory, which of the following techniques can help close the gate to painful impulses?
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What is the relationship between pain threshold and pain tolerance?
What is the relationship between pain threshold and pain tolerance?
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What physical factors can modify the amount of pain a woman feels during labor?
What physical factors can modify the amount of pain a woman feels during labor?
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Which technique is most effective if practiced before labor?
Which technique is most effective if practiced before labor?
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What is the purpose of watching television during early labor?
What is the purpose of watching television during early labor?
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What is the recommended range for the Lamaze breathing technique in relation to the woman's baseline respiratory rate?
What is the recommended range for the Lamaze breathing technique in relation to the woman's baseline respiratory rate?
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Which method of childbirth preparation focuses on deep breathing and relaxation techniques?
Which method of childbirth preparation focuses on deep breathing and relaxation techniques?
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What is the purpose of frequent changing of position during labor?
What is the purpose of frequent changing of position during labor?
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When are breathing techniques taught to a woman who has not had childbirth preparation classes?
When are breathing techniques taught to a woman who has not had childbirth preparation classes?
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Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves the woman contracting one group of muscles strongly and consciously relaxing all others?
Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves the woman contracting one group of muscles strongly and consciously relaxing all others?
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Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves the woman responding to touch with relaxation?
Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves the woman responding to touch with relaxation?
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Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves the woman's partner exerting pressure against a tendon or large muscle of the arm or leg, gradually increasing and then decreasing pressure to simulate the gradual increase, peak, and decrease in contraction strength?
Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves the woman's partner exerting pressure against a tendon or large muscle of the arm or leg, gradually increasing and then decreasing pressure to simulate the gradual increase, peak, and decrease in contraction strength?
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Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves massaging the abdomen or other areas during contractions?
Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves massaging the abdomen or other areas during contractions?
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Which childbirth preparation method emphasizes slow abdominal breathing and relaxation techniques?
Which childbirth preparation method emphasizes slow abdominal breathing and relaxation techniques?
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What is the term for the body's natural pain-relieving substances?
What is the term for the body's natural pain-relieving substances?
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Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves massaging the abdomen or other areas during contractions?
Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves massaging the abdomen or other areas during contractions?
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Which of the following factors contribute to pain during labor?
Which of the following factors contribute to pain during labor?
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Which fetal presentation is most likely to result in persistent and poorly relieved back pain during labor?
Which fetal presentation is most likely to result in persistent and poorly relieved back pain during labor?
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Which childbirth preparation method emphasizes slow abdominal breathing and relaxation techniques?
Which childbirth preparation method emphasizes slow abdominal breathing and relaxation techniques?
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Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves massaging the abdomen or other areas during contractions?
Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves massaging the abdomen or other areas during contractions?
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What is the purpose of frequent changing of position during labor?
What is the purpose of frequent changing of position during labor?
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Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves applying firm pressure on the lower back to relieve back labor pain?
Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves applying firm pressure on the lower back to relieve back labor pain?
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What is the purpose of changing positions frequently during labor?
What is the purpose of changing positions frequently during labor?
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Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves massaging the abdomen or other areas during contractions?
Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves massaging the abdomen or other areas during contractions?
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Which nonpharmacological technique promotes relaxation and reduces muscle tension during labor?
Which nonpharmacological technique promotes relaxation and reduces muscle tension during labor?
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Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves the woman contracting one group of muscles strongly and consciously relaxing all others?
Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves the woman contracting one group of muscles strongly and consciously relaxing all others?
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Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves the woman responding to touch with relaxation?
Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves the woman responding to touch with relaxation?
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Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves the woman's partner exerting pressure against a tendon or large muscle of the arm or leg, gradually increasing and then decreasing pressure to simulate the gradual increase, peak, and decrease in contraction strength?
Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves the woman's partner exerting pressure against a tendon or large muscle of the arm or leg, gradually increasing and then decreasing pressure to simulate the gradual increase, peak, and decrease in contraction strength?
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Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves massaging the abdomen or other areas during contractions?
Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves massaging the abdomen or other areas during contractions?
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Which of the following classes is NOT typically included in most childbirth preparation classes?
Which of the following classes is NOT typically included in most childbirth preparation classes?
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Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves the woman's partner exerting pressure against a tendon or large muscle of the arm or leg, gradually increasing and then decreasing pressure to simulate the gradual increase, peak, and decrease in contraction strength?
Which nonpharmacological pain-relief technique involves the woman's partner exerting pressure against a tendon or large muscle of the arm or leg, gradually increasing and then decreasing pressure to simulate the gradual increase, peak, and decrease in contraction strength?
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What is the term for the minimum level of stimulation required for a person to perceive pain?
What is the term for the minimum level of stimulation required for a person to perceive pain?
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What is the recommended range for the Lamaze breathing technique in relation to the woman's baseline respiratory rate?
What is the recommended range for the Lamaze breathing technique in relation to the woman's baseline respiratory rate?
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Which of the following factors contribute to pain during labor?
Which of the following factors contribute to pain during labor?
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What is the relationship between pain threshold and pain tolerance?
What is the relationship between pain threshold and pain tolerance?
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What physical factors contribute to pain during labor?
What physical factors contribute to pain during labor?
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What is the purpose of frequent changing of position during labor?
What is the purpose of frequent changing of position during labor?
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Which technique is most effective if practiced before labor?
Which technique is most effective if practiced before labor?
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What is the purpose of the cleansing breaths in breathing techniques?
What is the purpose of the cleansing breaths in breathing techniques?
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When are breathing techniques taught to a woman who has not had childbirth preparation classes?
When are breathing techniques taught to a woman who has not had childbirth preparation classes?
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Which nonpharmacological technique promotes relaxation and reduces muscle tension during labor?
Which nonpharmacological technique promotes relaxation and reduces muscle tension during labor?
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What is the recommended range for the Lamaze breathing technique in relation to the woman's baseline respiratory rate?
What is the recommended range for the Lamaze breathing technique in relation to the woman's baseline respiratory rate?
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What is one benefit of exercise during pregnancy?
What is one benefit of exercise during pregnancy?
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True or false: Television can provide background noise to reduce intrusive sounds during early labor.
True or false: Television can provide background noise to reduce intrusive sounds during early labor.
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True or false: Breathing techniques should be practiced before labor to be most effective.
True or false: Breathing techniques should be practiced before labor to be most effective.
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True or false: The woman may become tired if she uses breathing techniques too early or if she moves to a more advanced technique sooner than necessary.
True or false: The woman may become tired if she uses breathing techniques too early or if she moves to a more advanced technique sooner than necessary.
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True or false: Each breathing pattern begins and ends with a cleansing breath, which is a deep inspiration and expiration.
True or false: Each breathing pattern begins and ends with a cleansing breath, which is a deep inspiration and expiration.
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True or false: Slow-paced breathing is a breathing technique used during the first stage of labor.
True or false: Slow-paced breathing is a breathing technique used during the first stage of labor.
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True or false: The woman should begin slow-paced breathing when she can no longer walk or talk through a contraction.
True or false: The woman should begin slow-paced breathing when she can no longer walk or talk through a contraction.
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True or false: Each breathing technique is taught as the woman needs it if she has not had childbirth preparation classes.
True or false: Each breathing technique is taught as the woman needs it if she has not had childbirth preparation classes.
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True or false: The cleansing breaths in breathing techniques help the woman relax and focus on relaxing.
True or false: The cleansing breaths in breathing techniques help the woman relax and focus on relaxing.
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True or false: The purpose of frequent changing of position during labor is to provide pain relief.
True or false: The purpose of frequent changing of position during labor is to provide pain relief.
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True or false: Each breathing technique begins and ends with a cleansing breath.
True or false: Each breathing technique begins and ends with a cleansing breath.
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True or false: Pregnant women are usually interested in how labor will feel and how they can manage the experience.
True or false: Pregnant women are usually interested in how labor will feel and how they can manage the experience.
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True or false: Preparation for childbirth is not important.
True or false: Preparation for childbirth is not important.
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True or false: Various classes are offered to women during pregnancy by most hospitals and freestanding birth centers to help women adjust to pregnancy, cope with labor, and prepare for life with an infant.
True or false: Various classes are offered to women during pregnancy by most hospitals and freestanding birth centers to help women adjust to pregnancy, cope with labor, and prepare for life with an infant.
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True or false: Women who plan a home birth usually do not prepare intensely because they want to avoid medications and other interventions associated with hospital births.
True or false: Women who plan a home birth usually do not prepare intensely because they want to avoid medications and other interventions associated with hospital births.
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True or false: Exercise during pregnancy has been shown to increase the rate of preterm birth and complications.
True or false: Exercise during pregnancy has been shown to increase the rate of preterm birth and complications.
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True or false: Cesarean Birth Classes are designed to help women understand the reasons for vaginal birth after a cesarean (VBAC).
True or false: Cesarean Birth Classes are designed to help women understand the reasons for vaginal birth after a cesarean (VBAC).
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True or false: Adolescent Childbirth Preparation Classes are tailored to the specific needs of pregnant adolescents.
True or false: Adolescent Childbirth Preparation Classes are tailored to the specific needs of pregnant adolescents.
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True or false: Regardless of the specific method taught, most childbirth preparation classes include information about cesarean birth.
True or false: Regardless of the specific method taught, most childbirth preparation classes include information about cesarean birth.
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True or false: Pain during labor is an abnormal symptom of injury or illness.
True or false: Pain during labor is an abnormal symptom of injury or illness.
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True or false: Pain threshold is the amount of pain one is willing to endure.
True or false: Pain threshold is the amount of pain one is willing to endure.
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True or false: Endorphins are natural body substances similar to morphine that decrease during pregnancy.
True or false: Endorphins are natural body substances similar to morphine that decrease during pregnancy.
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True or false: Pelvic abnormalities can result in a shorter labor and less maternal fatigue.
True or false: Pelvic abnormalities can result in a shorter labor and less maternal fatigue.
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True or false: Effleurage is a technique that stimulates large-diameter nerve fibers and interferes with pain transmission during labor?
True or false: Effleurage is a technique that stimulates large-diameter nerve fibers and interferes with pain transmission during labor?
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True or false: Massaging in a specific pattern, such as circles or a figure eight, provides distraction during labor?
True or false: Massaging in a specific pattern, such as circles or a figure eight, provides distraction during labor?
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True or false: Sacral pressure is a technique used to reduce the pain of back labor during childbirth?
True or false: Sacral pressure is a technique used to reduce the pain of back labor during childbirth?
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True or false: Thermal stimulation can be used to stimulate temperature receptors that interfere with pain transmission during labor?
True or false: Thermal stimulation can be used to stimulate temperature receptors that interfere with pain transmission during labor?
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True or false: Fetal presentation and position can affect the effacement and dilation of the cervix during labor?
True or false: Fetal presentation and position can affect the effacement and dilation of the cervix during labor?
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True or false: Nonpharmacological pain control methods are important even if a woman receives medication or an anesthetic during labor?
True or false: Nonpharmacological pain control methods are important even if a woman receives medication or an anesthetic during labor?
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True or false: Nonpharmacological pain control methods carry no risk for allergy or adverse drug effects?
True or false: Nonpharmacological pain control methods carry no risk for allergy or adverse drug effects?
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True or false: Nonpharmacological pain control methods should be rehearsed before labor begins for best results?
True or false: Nonpharmacological pain control methods should be rehearsed before labor begins for best results?
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True or false: The Lamaze breathing technique should be slower than half of the woman’s baseline respiratory rate.
True or false: The Lamaze breathing technique should be slower than half of the woman’s baseline respiratory rate.
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True or false: Nonpharmacological pain-relief techniques promote relaxation and reduce muscle tension during labor.
True or false: Nonpharmacological pain-relief techniques promote relaxation and reduce muscle tension during labor.
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True or false: The purpose of thermal stimulation during labor is to apply heat directly to the cervix for pain relief.
True or false: The purpose of thermal stimulation during labor is to apply heat directly to the cervix for pain relief.
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True or false: Diversion and distraction techniques during labor direct the woman's mind away from the pain.
True or false: Diversion and distraction techniques during labor direct the woman's mind away from the pain.
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True or false: Television can provide background noise that reduces intrusive sounds during early labor.
True or false: Television can provide background noise that reduces intrusive sounds during early labor.
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True or false: Breathing techniques are most effective if practiced before labor.
True or false: Breathing techniques are most effective if practiced before labor.
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True or false: The cleansing breath is a deep inspiration and expiration, similar to a deep sigh.
True or false: The cleansing breath is a deep inspiration and expiration, similar to a deep sigh.
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True or false: Slow-paced breathing is a breathing technique used during the first stage of labor.
True or false: Slow-paced breathing is a breathing technique used during the first stage of labor.
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True or false: The purpose of frequent changing of position during labor is to provide pain relief.
True or false: The purpose of frequent changing of position during labor is to provide pain relief.
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True or false: The woman should begin slow-paced breathing when she can no longer walk or talk through a contraction.
True or false: The woman should begin slow-paced breathing when she can no longer walk or talk through a contraction.
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