Lifespan III LPN170 Unit 2 CH 8 -11

This basic type of pelvic inlet shape is most favorable for a vaginal birth.

• gynecoid

• anthropoid

• android

• platypelloid

As labor begins, uterine contractions change the cervix in 2 ways. When the cervix begins to get shorter and thinner, this is known as:

• dilation

• effacement

• inversion

• molding

The cervix can dilate up to _______ during labor.

• 5 inches

• 5 cm

• 10 inches

• 10 cm

The fetal presentation is the foremost part of the fetus that enters the pelvic inlet. The 3 main ways of fetal presentation are : ______. Select all that apply

• cephalic

• breech (feet or buttocks)

• shoulder

Which signifies a fetal station below the level of the ischial spines ?

• -1

• 0

• +1

1st contraction starts at 1:45 pm and lasts 45 seconds

2nd contraction starts at 1:51 pm and lasts 52 seconds

3rd contraction starts at 1:57 pm and lasts 48 seconds

What is the frequency of the contrations?

• 45-52 seconds

• 5 minutes

• 6 minutes

• 10 minutes

This stage of labor is when the placenta is delivered.

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

This stage of labor has 3 phases and begins with the onset of true labor and ends with full dilation of the cervix at 10 cm.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

This phase of labor begins at 4 cm cervical dilation and ends when the cervix is dilated 8 cm. Contractions are typically every 2-5 minutes, last 45-60 sec in duration and are moderate to strong intensity. Progressive cervical dilation and fetal descent normally occurs during this phase.

• early labor (latent phase)

• active labor (active phase)

• transition phase

• birth

This is the phase of labor where the woman experiences a strong urge to push.

• early labor (latent phase)

• active labor

• transition