Author Question: Labor consists of uterine contractions that cause the dilation and effacement of the cervix. The ... (Read 86 times)

appyboo · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Labor consists of uterine contractions that cause the dilation and effacement of the cervix. The term effacement means that the uterus is:

a. thinning and shortening. c. releasing the placenta.
b. thinning and lengthening. d. returning to its normal, prepregnancy size.

Question 2

Chest compressions should be initiated in a newborn if the heart rate is:

a. less than 60 beats/minute.
b. between 60 and 80 beats/minute, but does not increase with 30 seconds of oxygenation and ventilation.
c. between 80 and 100 beats/minute and central cyanosis is present.
d. either A or B.