Through vaginal examination, the nurse determines that the woman is 8 cm dilated, and the external fetal monitor shows uterine contractions every 3 minutes and a duration of 50 seconds. The nurse would report these findings as:

Second stage, latent phase.

First stage, transition phase.

First stage, latent phase.

First stage, active phase.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

a.   The second stage of labor begins when the cervix is fully dilated and ends with the birth of the baby. The latent phase is the early part of the second stage when the woman may be resting between contractions.
b.   The first stage, transition phase is from 8 to 10 cm dilation, with strong and frequent contractions.
c.   The first stage, latent phase is the early part of the first stage of labor when the cervix is dilated from 0 to 4 cm and contractions are mild and irregular.
d.   The first stage, active phase is from 4 to 7 cm dilation, with moderate and regular contractions.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

a. This is a correct statement. Fertilization takes place in the outer third of the fallopian tube.
b. This is a correct statement.

c. Implantation usually occurs about 6 to 10 days after fertilization, which means it happens between 2 and 3 weeks after conception.
d. This is a correct statement.

A. Endometriosis B. Primary dysmenorrhea. C. PMS D. Secondary dysmenorrhea

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

a. Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing severe pain and other symptoms.
b. Primary dysmenorrhea is the term used to describe painful menstrual cramps that are not caused by another condition.
c. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a collection of physical and emotional symptoms that occur in the days or weeks before a woman's period.
d. Secondary dysmenorrhea is the term used to describe painful menstrual cramps that are caused by another condition, such as endometriosis.

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Through vaginal examination, the nurse determines that the woman is 8 cm dilated, and the external fetal monitor shows uterine contractions every 3 minutes and a duration of 50 seconds. The nurse would report these findings as:

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Correct Answer is C

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Correct Answer is A

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