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During which stage of labor does the second stage commence?
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?
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?
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?
What activity outlines the stages of labor and its relevance to the interprofessional team in managing women in labor?
What marks the end of the third stage of labor?
What marks the end of the third stage of labor?
What is the main purpose of continuous cardiotocographic monitoring for a patient in labor?
What is the main purpose of continuous cardiotocographic monitoring for a patient in labor?
What is the purpose of the sterile speculum exam during labor?
What is the purpose of the sterile speculum exam during labor?
What is the main purpose of bedside ultrasound during a cervical exam?
What is the main purpose of bedside ultrasound during a cervical exam?
What additional testing can be done if a rupture of membranes is suspected during a sterile speculum exam?
What additional testing can be done if a rupture of membranes is suspected during a sterile speculum exam?
What is the main purpose of assessing the patient's vital signs when she first presents to the labor and delivery unit?
What is the main purpose of assessing the patient's vital signs when she first presents to the labor and delivery unit?
What is the hormone that begins to rise soon after conception and can be used to confirm pregnancy?
What is the hormone that begins to rise soon after conception and can be used to confirm pregnancy?
What is the first physical sign of pregnancy for many people?
What is the first physical sign of pregnancy for many people?
What may trigger changes to the breasts in early pregnancy?
What may trigger changes to the breasts in early pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for an increased need to urinate in early pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for an increased need to urinate in early pregnancy?
Which hormone is essential in pregnancy and helps ensure the baby's growth and development?
Which hormone is essential in pregnancy and helps ensure the baby's growth and development?
What causes the occasional tightening of the uterus during pregnancy?
What causes the occasional tightening of the uterus during pregnancy?
What triggers the changes in the cervix during labor?
What triggers the changes in the cervix during labor?
What is the primary cause of weight gain during pregnancy?
What is the primary cause of weight gain during pregnancy?
How does the gait of a pregnant woman change as the pregnancy progresses?
How does the gait of a pregnant woman change as the pregnancy progresses?
What physical changes in the pelvis help prepare the body for birth?
What physical changes in the pelvis help prepare the body for birth?
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