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WorksheetsChapter 6 - Labor & Delivery
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 30mins
Once the amniotic sac has ruptured, the baby should be delivered within 24 to 48 hours.
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False
A baby who is born after developing in the uterus for 42 weeks or less is considered premature.
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False
Women often continue to have contractions for several days after giving birth.
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False
When a woman goes into premature labor, doctors are sometimes able to use medication to stop the labor.
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False
The baby is born in the third, or last, stage of labor.
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False
One type of anesthesia that is injected into the lower back and numbs the lower half of the body is called a cesarean block.
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False
Parents and babies typically bond when the baby is two to three months old.
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False
Sometimes doctors induce labor by puncturing the amniotic sac.
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False
Ultrasound devices are often used to monitor the baby during labor.
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False
The third stage of labor is usually longer than the first stage.
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False
Another name for the birth canal is the cervix.
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False
Some parents choose to have a newborn’s cord blood stored in case it might be needed for medical reasons in the future.
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False
Teens are more likely to give birth prematurely than older women.
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False
Because babies typically are not hungry after birth, most mothers wait a day or two before they begin breast-feeding.
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False
Colostrum can provide newborns with protection against illness.
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False
Why do medical professionals monitor the fetus during labor and contractions?
to determine the sex of the baby
to cause labor to move more quickly
to make certain the baby is not under stress
to help the mother deal with the discomfort of giving birth
What is a sign of false labor?
The woman experiences “bloody show.”
The amniotic sac has broken.
The contractions are not regular or rhythmic.
The contractions continue, even when the woman exercises.
Why might a doctor induce labor?
the baby is jaundiced
the baby has been developing for more than 42 weeks
the woman needs a cesarean section
all of the above
What problem frequently occurs in babies who are born prematurely?
They may not be able to properly suck.
They may have breathing difficulties.
They may not be able to control their body temperatures.
all of the above
Why is the baby covered with vernix while in the uterus?
It protects the baby from exposure to the amniotic fluid.
It protects the baby’s eyesight during birth.
It allows the baby’s head to conform to the shape of the birth canal.
It keeps the baby from becoming jaundiced.
What is the purpose of the mucus plug that seals the cervix during pregnancy?
to make certain that the baby continues breathing properly
to keep bacteria from entering the uterus
to keep the fetus in a head-down position
to reduce the amount of time the mother spends in labor
Why are premature newborns placed in incubators?
to help them learn to suck properly
to keep them warm
to keep their blood sugar levels normal
so that they can bond more quickly with their parents
What is the typical size of the cervix when it is fully dilated?
2cm
4 cm
8 cm
10 cm
Why do doctors sometimes use forceps during a birth?
to grasp the baby’s body and guide its movement
to help the cervix dilate more quickly
to get the fetus’ heart beat started
to determine the newborn’s physical condition
What is true concerning the lungs?
While the baby is in the uterus, blood is constantly circulating to and from the lungs.
While the baby is in the uterus, the lungs are collapsed.
During the last few weeks before birth, the lungs expand and begin functioning.
After birth, babies’ lungs usually require help from the doctor to begin functioning on their own.
How do the fontanels help make birth easier?
They make it easier for the baby’s head to move through the birth canal.
They help the baby begin breathing properly.
They encourage the circulation of blood throughout the baby’s body.
all of the above
How could the features of a typical newborn be described?
The face is swollen.
The nose is flat.
The chin is receding.
all of the above
What is true concerning breast-feeding mothers?
They should avoid exercise.
They need about the same number of calories as non-breast-feeding mothers.
They need about 300 calories a day more than they did before pregnancy.
They generally are more tired than non-breast-feeding mothers.
To what time period does the neonatal period refer?
last trimester of pregnancy
first week after birth
first month after birth
first year after birth
What is colostrum?
test used to evaluate a newborn’s physical development
pasty substance covering a newborn at birth
fine, downy hair growing on a newborn
high-protein early breast milk
How could rooming-in be described?
allowing the mother to stay in the hospital as long as she desires
allowing the father to sleep in the same room as the mother
allowing the baby to stay in the mother’s hospital room
allowing the baby to stay in the nursery except at feeding time
What is a NICU?
a drug used to induce labor in women whose pregnancy has gone past 42 weeks
a system that allows babies to stay in the same room as their mothers
an alternative birth center that encourages natural births
an intensive care unit for newborns with special needs
The condition in which a new mother feels very sad and is overly anxious about the baby or has little interest in the baby is known as what?
postpartum depression
lanugo
lactation
monitoring
Before they can leave the hospital, what must preemies be able to do?
maintain a steady body temperature
breathe on their own
drink
all of the above
What is the most likely cause of postpartum depression?
physical and emotional changes a mother goes through after birth
being in labor an excessively long period
giving birth to a premature baby or one with physical difficulties
an excessive amount of bilirubin in the newborn’s blood
The lower part of a woman’s uterus is called the _________________________.
cervix
vagina
fallopian tube
ovary
The blood in the umbilical cord and placenta following birth is called _________________________ blood.
real
newborn
placenta
cord
When a baby is delivered through a surgical incision in the mother’s abdomen, it is delivered by _________________________ birth.
assisted
cesarean
natural
surgical
Premature babies are often placed in special enclosed cribs called _________________________.
room
safety crib
incubators
NICU crib
The _________________________ are the open spaces in a baby’s skull where the bones have not yet grown together.
fontanels
incubators
muscles
neonatal
Newborns are evaluated using a rating system known as the _________________________ scale.
APGAR
ROYGB
ABGAP
GARAP
_________________________ is a thick, white, pasty substances that babies are covered in while floating in amniotic fluid.
Vernix
Cervix
Lanugo
colostrum
One sign of labor is _________________________, or tightening and releasing of the muscles of the uterus.
contractions
kegals
colostrum
crowning
Some newborns have _________________________, which occurs when the liver cannot remove bilirubin from the blood.
fontanels
vernix
jaundice
languo
A specialist who helps a mother learn to breast-feed her infant is called a(n) _________________________ consultant.
colostrum
lactation
milk
newborn
1. What is it called when an incision is made through the skin and muscles in the perineum?
suture
episiotomy
tear
Cesarean section
1. Why would a woman need to have a Cesarean section?
because she wants one
Breech
the doctor is tired
it's getting late
