20 Questions
During which stage of labor does the second stage commence?
With full cervical dilation and effacement
What is the classic triad referred to in the context of successful labor?
The passenger, power, and passage
What is employed nearly continuously to assess fetal well-being throughout labor?
Cardiotocography
What activity outlines the stages of labor and its relevance to the interprofessional team in managing women in labor?
This activity is not specified in the text
What marks the end of the third stage of labor?
When the placenta is delivered
What is the main purpose of continuous cardiotocographic monitoring for a patient in labor?
To ensure the wellbeing of the fetus
What is the purpose of the sterile speculum exam during labor?
To determine if a rupture of membranes has occurred
What is the main purpose of bedside ultrasound during a cervical exam?
To confirm the presentation and position of the fetal presenting part
What additional testing can be done if a rupture of membranes is suspected during a sterile speculum exam?
Look for signs of ferning in the fluid
What is the main purpose of assessing the patient's vital signs when she first presents to the labor and delivery unit?
To determine if the patient is in labor
What is the hormone that begins to rise soon after conception and can be used to confirm pregnancy?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
What is the first physical sign of pregnancy for many people?
Missed period
What may trigger changes to the breasts in early pregnancy?
Hormonal changes
What is the primary reason for an increased need to urinate in early pregnancy?
Expansion of the uterus
Which hormone is essential in pregnancy and helps ensure the baby's growth and development?
Progesterone
What causes the occasional tightening of the uterus during pregnancy?
Relaxin hormone
What triggers the changes in the cervix during labor?
Uterine contractions
What is the primary cause of weight gain during pregnancy?
Hormonal changes
How does the gait of a pregnant woman change as the pregnancy progresses?
Alteration in walking pattern
What physical changes in the pelvis help prepare the body for birth?
Movement of pelvic joints and ligaments
This quiz covers the three stages of labor, from the onset of labor to the delivery of the fetus and the delivery of the placenta. It also discusses the relevance of these stages to the interprofessional team in managing women in labor.
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