Stages of Labor and Delivery

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What characterizes stage 1 of childbirth?

  • Crowning
  • Dilation and effacement of the cervix (correct)
  • Delivery of the baby
  • Birth of the placenta

During the transition phase of stage 1, what happens?

  • Final contractions deliver the placenta
  • Strong contractions of the uterus continue
  • Cervix opens completely (correct)
  • Shoulders emerge

What is crowning in the process of childbirth?

  • The baby's shoulders emerging
  • The moment the cervix thins out
  • The vaginal opening stretching around the baby's head (correct)
  • The delivery of the placenta

What is the purpose of the APGAR scale in assessing newborns?

<p>Evaluating the baby's reflexes and color (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common indicator of a healthy newborn according to the text?

<p>$20$ inches long and $7.5$ pounds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the final stage of childbirth occur?

<p>After the birth of the baby (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of 'premature' infants?

<p>Weight less than 5 ½ pounds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are small for date infants more likely to be abused by their parents according to the text?

<p>Because they do not look 'normal' and are more irritable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant risk associated with premature infants mentioned in the text?

<p>Higher sensory impairments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do small for date infants experience more serious health concerns according to the text?

<p>Due to being underweight despite being born on time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sensory capability is least developed in newborns according to the text?

<p>Sight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do premature infants differ from preterm infants based on the text?

<p>'Premature' refers to weight while 'preterm' refers to due date (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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