When Assessing a Woman in the First Stage of Labor

question 12

Multiple Choice

When assessing a woman in the first stage of labor, the nurse recognizes that the most conclusive sign that uterine contractions are effective would be:

• A) Dilation of the cervix.
• B) Descent of the fetus.
• C) Rupture of the amniotic membranes.
• D) Increase in bloody show.

Understand the fundamental concepts of Maslow's hierarchy of needs and its division into deficiency and growth needs.

Recognize the differences in motivation theories, including Maslow's needs hierarchy, McClelland's learned needs model, and Herzberg's motivator-hygiene model.

Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation factors as per Herzberg’s model.

Comprehend the characteristics of high achievers according to McClelland's model.

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Definitions:

Inhibitor

A substance that slows down or prevents a particular chemical reaction or other process.

Activated

The state of being turned on or made active, often referring to a chemical or biological process.

Gene

A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.

Hydrogen Atoms

A hydrogen atom consists of one proton and one electron; it is the simplest and most abundant atom in the universe.