Childbirth: Labor & Delivery

Question 1

There are ___ stages in the birth process.

Answer 1

• 3 stages*
• *4 if you include the recovery stage*

Question 2

Throughout pregnancy, and especially during the last month or two, women experience mild, irregular contractions of the uterus.

Answer 2

Braxton-Hicks Contractions

Question 3

Opening of the cervix must be ____ cm in order delivery of baby to take place.

Answer 3

10 cm

Question 4

During the first stage, a small tear usually appears in the amniotic sac, and the fluid trickles or gushes from the sac through the vagina.

Answer 4

breaking water

Question 5

The last part of dilation is called ______. It is the most difficult part of, the severity of the contractions is greatest and the pain is the worst.

Answer 5

transition

Question 6

The three stages of labor are:

Answer 6

• 1 - Dilation of the Cervix*
• 2 - Expulsion of the Fetus*
• 3 - Expulsion of the Placenta*
• * 4 - Recovery Stage*

Question 7

This is the stage where the mother will actively push the baby out.

Answer 7

Stage 2

Question 8

This occurs when the top of the baby’s head becomes visible.

Answer 8

Crowning

Question 9

The doctor can make a small incision in the skin below the vagina.

Answer 9

episiotomy

Question 10

The part of delivery where the placenta is being expelled

Answer 10

Stage 3

Question 11

Breathing and muscular relaxation technique in which helps women respond positively to their contractions.

Answer 11

Lamaze

Question 12

When the baby is either buttocks or feet first during delivery

Answer 12

breech presentation

Question 13

When the baby is leading with shoulders or arms

Answer 13

Transverse presentation

Question 14

Fine hair formed around fetus’ body and sheds usually at 24 weeks

Answer 14

Lanugo

Question 15

Plates of skull that are not joined

Answer 15

Fontanels

Question 16

Simple and effective method of diagnosing potential problems in full term and preterm newborns at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth.

Answer 16

APGAR Scale

Question 17

APGAR stands for:

Answer 17

• A - Appearance*
• P - Pulse*
• G - Grimmace*
• A - Activity*
• R - Respiration*

Question 18

A measure used to assess a newborn’s responses to the environment

Answer 18

Brazelton’s Neonatal Beavior Assessment

Question 19

When a baby is born less than 5.5 lbs is considered to be

Answer 19

low birthweight

Question 20

When baby is born less than 3.5 pounds is considered to be

Answer 20

very low birthweight