MECHANISMS OF LABITCH

Question 1

movements of labor:

Answer 1

descent, flexion, internal rotation, extension, external rotation, and expulsion

Question 2

during flexion, what is presented to the birth canal

Answer 2

suboccipitobregmatic diameter

Question 3

As the head flexes at the end of descent, what rotates so that the head is brought into the best relationship to the outlet of the pelvis

Answer 3

occiput

Question 4

in the cardinal movements of labor what position is when the foremost
parts of the head, the face and chin, are born.

Answer 4

Extension

Question 5

the head rotates a final time in what cardinal movement

Answer 5

External Rotation

Question 6

a woman who is experienced in childbirth and postpartum support

Answer 6

doula

Question 7

Alternative therapies interventions are based on what theory

Answer 7

gate control theory concept

Question 8

COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

Answer 8

acupressure
position changes
imagery
relaxation techniques.

Question 9

relaxation techniques

Answer 9

favorite music or aromatherapy

Question 10

For this technique, a woman uses a photograph of someone important to
her or some setting she finds appealing such as a beautiful sunset

Answer 10

Focusing and Imagery

Question 11

Herbal Preparations which are thought to help with pain

Answer 11

; skullcap; and catnip

Question 12

Herbal Preparations which is thought to strengthen uterine contractions

Answer 12

chamomile tea

Question 13

, an herb that is not recommended because of
the risk of acute toxic effects such as cerebrovascular accident

Answer 13

squawroot

Question 14

applied to the perineum is proven to provide benefits of soothing and softening the perineum and decreasing the risk of perineal tears

Answer 14

Heat or Cold Application

Question 15

pressure to an area of the
body that interferes with pain receptors

Answer 15

Pressure anesthesia

Question 16

the technique of gentle abdominal massage

Answer 16

Effleurage

Question 17

technique includes “laying on of hands” and is based on the theory that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive

Answer 17

Reiki

Question 18

the practice of stimulating the hands, feet, and ears as a form of therapy

Answer 18

Reflexology

Question 19

based on the belief that people have control and can regulate internal
events such as heart rate and pain responses

Answer 19

Biofeedback

Question 20

works to relieve pain by applying counterirritation to nociceptors

Answer 20

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

Question 21

a technique of counterirritation involving the intradermal injection of sterile water or saline along the borders of the sacrum t

Answer 21

Intracutaneous Nerve Stimulation

Question 22

concept that illness results from an imbalance of energy.

needles are inserted into the skin at designated susceptible body points to supply the organs of the body with energy

Answer 22

Acupuncture

Question 23

s the application of pressure or massage at these same point to the tsubos

Answer 23

Acupressure