Labor

Question 1

First stages of labor last for

Answer 1

12.5 hours

Question 2

Latent phase

Answer 2

Begins with 0 dilation and ends in 3 cm dilation of cervix

Question 3

Frequency of contractions and duration during latent phase

Answer 3

5 to 30 mins lasting 30 to 40 seconds

Question 4

Describe active phase of labor

Answer 4

Start with 4 cm dilation and ends with 7 cm dilation
Regular moderate strong contractions
Freq 3 to 5 mins lasting 40 to 70 seconds

Question 5

Describe woman during active phase

Answer 5

Fetal descent
Feeling helpless
Anxiety and restlessness

Question 6

Transition phase of labor

Answer 6

Start at end and complete at 10cm
Freq 2 to 3 mins
Last 45 to 90 seconds

Question 7

Woman during transition

Answer 7

Tired,out of control, feel need to void

Increased bloody show

Question 8

Second stage

Answer 8

Freq 1 to 2 mins

Birth of baby

Question 9

First stage of labor include

Answer 9

Latent phase
Active phase
Transition

Question 10

Nursing action prior to epidural

Answer 10

Nothing else is working 
Md order
Determine phase of labor 
Patent Iv
Bolts dose 500-1000 of base fluid
Stable v/s
No contraindications or allergies to chained

Question 11

Most frequent complications of regional anesthesia is

Answer 11

Headache

Question 12

First sign of hypotension

Answer 12

N/v

Question 13

An acute care hospital must be able to get baby out in

Answer 13

30 minutes