Hyperstimulation is defined as: A) Contractions lasting more ...

[kwoodring]

Hyperstimulation is defined as:
 
  A) Contractions lasting more than 2 minutes.
  B) Five or more contractions in 10 minutes.
  C) Contractions occurring within 1 minute of each other.
  D) Uterine resting tone below 20 mm/Hg.

Question 2

You are caring for a primiparous woman admitted to labor and delivery for induction of labor at 42 weeks gestation. She asks you to explain the factors that contribute to prolonged labor. The best response would be to state the following:
 
  A) Primiparous women are not at risk for dystocia because they usually have small babies.
  B) Dystocia is related to uterine contractions, the pelvis, the fetus, position of the mother, and psychosocial response.
  C) Labor is primarily associated with pelvic abnormalities.
  D) Dystocia is typically diagnosed prior to labor based on pelvimetry.

[Jody Vaughn]

Answer to Question 1

A
Contractions lasting more than 2 minutes.
B
Five or more contractions in 10 minutes.
C
Contractions occurring within 1 minute of each other.

Answer to Question 2

B
Dystocia is related to uterine contractions, the pelvis, the fetus, position of the mother, and psychosocial response.

[kwoodring]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[JaynaD87]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it