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6. The fourth stage of labor, 8. TheSCoring system is the universally accepted method of assessing occurs after childbirth and lasts approximately houra) after birth. 7. False labor contractions also are called CASE STUDY Directions: Read the case studies and answer the questions that follow. 3. In which stage of labor is this woman? a. First stage b. Second stage c. Third stage SCENARIOA d. Fourth stage You arrive at a local department store in response fo a cal that a woman in the store is in labor. You find the woman lying on the floor in pain. She tells you that this is her irst pregnancy started about an hour or so ago. "I just thought it was gas but then my water broke.crowning. You also observe a small loop of The contractions, which are lasting about 30 seconds, are approximately 5 minutes apart. The baby's due date is 3 weeks away SCENARIO B You arrive at a couple's home where the woman is pregnant and in labor. Your assessment reveals that the baby's head is and that her contractions rope-like tissue protruding from the vaginal apering. 1. In which stage of labor is this woman? When assessing this patient, you determine that the patient is in labor when she reports that the contractions are: a. Occurring sporadically b. Getting closer together c. Lasting about the same length. d. Alternating between mild and strong 1. a. First stage b. Second stage c. Third stage d. Fourth stage 2. You interpret your findings to suggest2 which of the following? a. Breech birth b. Prolapsed umbilical cord c. Premature birth d. Meconium aspiration 2. Since this is the woman's first pregnancy you would anticipate that labor would take a. 4 and 8 hours. b. 8 and 12 hours. c. 12 and 24 hours. d. 24 and 36 hours. 128 Emergency Medical Response Workbook

Answer 1

6, contraction, 8-12hours

7, Braxton Hicks

8, Apgar scoring

Case study

Scenario A;

1, d, alternating between mild and strong

The tightening will happen 30-90sec, should be close to just 5minutes apart..

2, c, 12-24hours

First time labour usually extend upto 12-18hours..some health experts are saying it can extend upto 18-24 hours also..

3, a, first stage

During this stage contraction will water will break.. contraction come every 5minutes and lasting 40-60seconds..

Scenario b:

1, b, second stage

Crowning is when the baby head emerges in the cervix..small loop of rope-like tissue is umblical cord..

2, b, prolapsed umblical cord

It takes place when the umblical cord of the baby is pushed out of the cervix between the baby's head does..the baby push against the cord on the way out blocking..