Stages of Labor and Interprofessional Management

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During which stage of labor does the second stage commence?

With the delivery of the fetus

With full cervical dilation and effacement (correct)

After the fetus is delivered

When labor begins

What is the classic triad referred to in the context of successful labor?

Maternal efforts, fetal anatomy, and uterine contractions

The passenger, power, and passage (correct)

Uterine contractions, fetal position, and cervical dilation

Fetal characteristics, maternal anatomy, and pelvic contractions

What is employed nearly continuously to assess fetal well-being throughout labor?

Fetal position monitoring

Cardiotocography (correct)

Serial cervical examinations

Fetal heart monitoring

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 Signup and view all the answers

What marks the end of the third stage of labor?

When the placenta is delivered Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of continuous cardiotocographic monitoring for a patient in labor?

To ensure the wellbeing of the fetus Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the sterile speculum exam during labor?

To determine if a rupture of membranes has occurred Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of bedside ultrasound during a cervical exam?

To confirm the presentation and position of the fetal presenting part Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the hormone that begins to rise soon after conception and can be used to confirm pregnancy?

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first physical sign of pregnancy for many people?

Missed period Signup and view all the answers

What may trigger changes to the breasts in early pregnancy?

Hormonal changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for an increased need to urinate in early pregnancy?

Expansion of the uterus Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is essential in pregnancy and helps ensure the baby's growth and development?

Progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What causes the occasional tightening of the uterus during pregnancy?

Relaxin hormone Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the changes in the cervix during labor?

Uterine contractions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of weight gain during pregnancy?

Hormonal changes Signup and view all the answers

How does the gait of a pregnant woman change as the pregnancy progresses?

Alteration in walking pattern Signup and view all the answers

What physical changes in the pelvis help prepare the body for birth?

Movement of pelvic joints and ligaments Signup and view all the answers