Abnormal Labor Quiz

During a challenging delivery, a doctor is faced with a situation where the labor is not progressing as expected. What term is used to describe this difficult labor?

• Dysfunctional Labor

• Normal Labor

• Dystocia

• Abnormal Labor

Grace is in labor and experiencing a series of contractions. However, her contractions are frequent and feel more like cramps rather than the strong, coordinated contractions expected during labor. Which of the following is a characteristic of hypertonic labor dysfunction?

• Contractions that are too weak

• Contractions that are well coordinated

• Frequent, cramplike contractions

• Weak contractions

Grace is in labor, but her contractions are weak and infrequent. As time goes on, she starts to feel increasingly tired and overwhelmed. What is a common cause of hypotonic labor dysfunction?

• Fetal distress

• Uterine rupture

• Excessive pain

• Maternal exhaustion

During labor, Abigail is struggling with ineffective maternal pushing, feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the delivery process.

• Provide medication

• Encourage bed rest

• Educate regarding fears

• Limit hydration

During a routine check-up, a doctor informs Hannah that her baby is measuring larger than average. Concerned about the implications for labor, she asks the doctor, "What is the weight threshold for a large fetal size considered to contribute to labor dysfunction?"

• 3000g

• 3500g

• 4500g

• 4000g

During a complicated delivery, the medical team encounters a situation where the baby's shoulder becomes lodged behind the mother's pelvic bone, leading to a critical emergency. What is the emergency situation that may occur with shoulder dystocia?

• Fetal distress

• Maternal hemorrhage

• Uterine rupture

• Cervical laceration

During a challenging delivery, the healthcare team encounters shoulder dystocia with the mother, Olivia, in labor. What position is recommended to relieve this condition?

• Sitting position

• McRoberts position

• Lateral position

• Supine position

Anika has been in labor for an extended period, and her healthcare team is monitoring her closely. What is a common complication of prolonged labor?

• Maternal exhaustion

• Fetal tachycardia

• Increased fetal movement

• Decreased maternal anxiety

Grace is a pregnant woman who is experiencing premature contractions. Her doctor has recommended a treatment to help manage her condition. What is the primary goal of tocolytic therapy?

• Promote fetal movement

• Increase maternal pain

• Stop uterine contractions

• Induce labor

Nora is a pregnant woman who is experiencing some challenges during her pregnancy. She is concerned about the factors that could lead to preterm labor. What is a risk factor for preterm labor?

• High education level

• Chronic stress

• Regular exercise

• Healthy diet