Author Question: The characteristics of hypertonic uterine dysfunction include: a. Weak, coordinated, and ... (Read 47 times)

michelleunicorn · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The characteristics of hypertonic uterine dysfunction include:

a. Weak, coordinated, and infrequent contractions
b. Rapid cervical dilation and effacement
c. Painful, frequent, and uncoordinated contractions
d. Occurrence in women who have had four or more pregnancies

Question 2

Complications of premature rupture of the amniotic membranes (PROM) include:

a. Premature placental separation
b. Maternal and fetal infection
c. Precipitate delivery
d. Fetal dehydration

chreslie · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Hypertonic uterine contractions are painful, frequent, and uncoordinated; do not cause dilation or effacement; and are more common with first pregnancies. Hypotonic contractions tend to be weak, coordinated, and infrequent and do not cause labor to progress.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Rupture of the membranes provides an entry for microorganisms from the vagina, putting both mother and fetus at risk for infection.