level: Level 1
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Level 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the series of events by which uterine contractions and abdominal pressure expel a fetus and placenta from the uterus. | labor |
| when do labor normally begins? | between 37 to 42 weeks of pregnancy |
| oxytocin stimulation works together with _______ to initiate contractions. | prostaglandins |
| Does coitus help induce labor? | Semen does contain prostaglandins, which can be helpful in softening, also known as "ripening," of the cervix; if a cervix is ready to ripen, semen prostaglandins could possible stimulate the beginning of contactions. |
| What are the components of labor or the 4 Ps? | 1. Passage (a woman's pelvis) 2. Passenger (the fetus) 3. Power (uterine factors) 4. Psyche (a woman's psychological state) |