Pregnancy/Childbirth Flashcards

1
Q

How many weeks does a pregnancy usually last for?
42
40
38
39
41

A

40

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2
Q

Pregnant women are normally advised not to fly after the ________ week, and after ______ weeks, they should have a letter from their doctor stating they are fit to travel.

36 | 30

38 | 26

36 | 28

40 | 28

A

36 | 28

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3
Q

Which stage of labor is Dilation of the Cervix?

First Stage
Second Stage
Third Stage

A

First

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4
Q

Which stage of labor is Birth of the Infant?

First Stage
Second Stage
Third Stage

A

Second Stage

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5
Q

Which stage of labor is Delivery of the Placenta?

First Stage
Second Stage
Third Stage

A

Third Stage

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6
Q

True or False: Before most births, the unborn infant (fetus) turns upside down so that the head will emerge first, but occasionally a fetus lies in a different position. In a breech birth, the infant is born with the bottom or feet first. Apart from the position, this is similar to normal birth.

A

True

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7
Q

Which of the following is part of caring for a newborn infant?

Select all that apply.

Checking the infant’s responsiveness, airway, and breathing

Gently wiping the infant’s mouth and nose with a clean gauze square to help clear the airway of mucus and liquid.

Drying the infant

Wrapping the infant in a warm blanket with the head and body covered

Encouraging the mother to breast-feed early as as often as the infant wants

A

All of the above

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