Pregnancy/Childbirth Flashcards
How many weeks does a pregnancy usually last for?
42
40
38
39
41
40
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
36 | 28
Which stage of labor is Dilation of the Cervix?
First Stage
Second Stage
Third Stage
First
Which stage of labor is Birth of the Infant?
First Stage
Second Stage
Third Stage
Second Stage
Which stage of labor is Delivery of the Placenta?
First Stage
Second Stage
Third Stage
Third Stage
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.
True
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
All of the above