Labor and Delivery

What happens to the cervix during true labor?

• It remains unchanged

• It softens, effaces, and dilates

• It hardens

• It moves upward

Which of the following is a characteristic of false labor?

• Contractions are regular

• Contractions get stronger with walking

• Contractions stop with relaxation interventions

• Cervix softens, effaces, and dilates

During true labor, where do contractions usually start and travel to?

• Upper back to lower back

• Lower back to lower abdomen

• Fundus to pelvis

• Pelvis to fundus

Which of the following is a position of the mother during labor and delivery?

• Sitting

• Side-lying

• Lying on the back

• Running

What is the role of "Powers" in the process of labor and delivery?

• To provide psychological support

• To facilitate the passage of the fetus

• To cause contractions

• To position the mother

Which of the following is considered a "Passageway" in labor and delivery?

• The fetus

• The placenta

• The pelvis

• The contractions

Which of the following is NOT a component of the process of labor and delivery mentioned in the image?

• Passageway

• Passengers

• Powers

• Pain management

What can the fetal head do during the birth process to facilitate birth?

• Exit through the passageway

• Enter the pelvis

• Change shapes

• Relate to the mother's spine

How long does it usually take for the placenta to come after the first few strong contractions?

• 5-10 minutes

• 10-20 minutes

• 15-30 minutes

• 30-45 minutes

What is one of the signs that the placenta is coming?

• Shortening of the cord

• Firmly contracting uterus

• Decrease in uterine size

• Decrease in blood flow