DEP-3103 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Habituation, Classical Conditioning, Caesarean Section
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Know the average length and key components of the three stages of labor as well as events that mark the beginning and end of each stage: first: contractions. Initially occur every 8-10 minutes and last approx. Cervix opens to 10 cm; allows passage of the head (largest part of a newborn"s body) Longest stage can last several hours: second: baby"s head emerges from vaginal opening. Episiotomy: incision made to increase the size of vaginal opening for the baby to pass criticism has resulted in decreased usage. Final part of 2nd stage: baby fully leaves mother. Lasts roughly 90 minutes: third: umbilical cord and placenta are expelled from the mother"s body. Know how an apgar score is calculated as well as what certain scores indicate about the status of the neonate. 2: scale 0 (poor) 2 (good, score = total of 5 quality scores; ranges from 0 to 10. Be able to recall unique physical characteristics of neonates: conehead
