Question

chapter 23: care during pregnancy and childbirth—quiz
circle the letter of the best answer to each multiple-choice question.

1. the final (third) stage of labor is characterized by:

a. dilation of the cervix.
b. expulsion of the infant.
c. expulsion of the placenta.
d. crowning of the baby’s head.

1. the term ______________ refers to the appearance of the baby’s head at the opening of the birth canal.

a. afterbirth
b. crowning
c. meconium
d. prebirth

1. the birth of a baby may be imminent if the mother’s contractions are about ____________ minutes apart.

a. three
b. five
c. six
d. nine

1. which of the following statements about delivery of the placenta is true?

a. pull on the umbilical cord to assist with delivery.
b. it takes from 10 to 30 minutes to deliver.
c. discard it immediately after it delivers.
d. it usually delivers before the baby does.

1. in a(n) ____________ birth, the baby’s feet or buttocks deliver first.

a. prolapsed
b. abruption
c. premature
d. breech

Explanation:

1. Question 1:

• The first stage of labor is dilation of the cervix.
• The second stage is expulsion of the infant.
• The third stage is expulsion of the placenta.
• Crowning of the baby’s head occurs in the second stage.

1. Question 2:

• Afterbirth refers to the placenta and membranes.
• Crowning is the appearance of the baby’s head at the opening of the birth canal.
• Meconium is the baby’s first stool.
• Prebirth is a general term not specific to the appearance of the head.

1. Question 3:

• When contractions are about 3 minutes apart, birth may be imminent.
• 5 - 9 minutes apart contractions are usually earlier in labor.

1. Question 4:

• Pulling on the umbilical cord is dangerous.
• The placenta usually delivers within 10 - 30 minutes after the baby.
• It should not be discarded immediately (needs to be checked).
• The baby delivers before the placenta.

1. Question 5:

• Prolapsed usually refers to a body part (like the cord) protruding.
• Abruption is separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.
• Premature is related to gestational age.
• Breech is when the baby’s feet or buttocks deliver first.

Answer:

1. C. expulsion of the placenta
2. B. crowning
3. A. three
4. B. It takes from 10 to 30 minutes to deliver
5. D. breech