Certified Childbirth Educator Practice Exam

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• What is the term for spontaneous loss of pregnancy before 20 weeks?
• The second stage of labor begins at:
• The condition in which the placenta covers the cervix opening is called what?
• Around how many weeks postpartum is the milk supply well established for breastfeeding mothers?
• Which option correctly describes the correct phrase used to indicate the starting point when washing a baby?
• Ferguson's reflex is defined as what?
• Contraction frequency is measured from which points?
• What is the duration of transition?
• APGAR score includes which five criteria and when is it performed?
• Which option represents a psychomotor objective?
• The first stage of labor lasts about how long for a primipara?
• What is the ICEA philosophy?
• The third trimester spans which weeks?
• Which hormone is produced by the baby, placenta and tissues within the uterus and increases late in pregnancy to change the estrogen-to-progesterone ratio?
• The second trimester spans which weeks?
• Which non-medical comfort technique is Aromatherapy?
• The female eggs are produced by which organ?
• Which statement best describes the social model or midwifery model of care?
• This hormone from your ovaries relaxes and softens the ligaments, cartilage and cervix, making these tissues more stretchable and letting the pelvic joints spread during birth.
• Which of the following can be a result of catecholamines during labor?
• Which of the following is an emotional factor that influences labor?
• Which method of induction involves separating the membranes from the lower uterine segment to release prostaglandins?
• In late pregnancy, rising levels of which hormone increase the uterus's sensitivity to oxytocin and help start labor?
• Which of the following is NOT a sign that labor is near?
• What is the typical full-term gestational window for a due date?
• At 0 station, the baby's head is in line with which pelvic landmark, indicating engagement?
• Which prenatal test involves sampling placental tissue to detect fetal abnormalities?
• Which prenatal test examines fetal blood for abnormalities?
• Around which day after fertilization does the heart begin to beat?
• Oxytocin has calming and analgesic effects on mothers and babies, which statement best describes this effect?
• Induction of labor tends to be more successful when the cervix is ripe, anterior and starting to efface and dilate.
• These hormones are produced in the amniotic membrane and they soften and ripen your cervix in preparation for labor and stimulate muscles in your uterus and bowels.
• Which sequence lists the baby's 9 instinctive stages in the correct order from first to last?
• Which is the correct sequence of the fetal head movements during birth from rotation to rotation?
• To which structure are oocytes transported before fertilization can occur?
• This hormone relaxes your uterus during pregnancy, keeping it from contracting too much and also relaxes the blood vessels, walls of the stomach and the bowels.
• Which option correctly lists the four components of cervical change?
• Descent of the baby into the pelvis is described by which term?
• During active labor, the cervix normally dilates to what measurement?
• Which of the following is NOT one of ICEA's five goals?
• What are the 6 infant states?
• Which NOT listed benefit of skin-to-skin contact?
• What are the two pillars of the International Childbirth Initiative?
• When the mother does not feel contractions or the urge to push, caregivers guide the pushing by specifying when, how long, and how hard to push. This is called?
• Which prenatal test samples amniotic fluid via a needle inserted into the uterus?
• Most providers ask families to contact them when contractions reach which pattern?
• During which range of weeks is a developing human called an embryo?
• What is the term for the typical sequence of fetal positions as it descends through the pelvis during labor?
• Which statement best describes latent labor as the longest phase of labor?
• What is involution?
• This phase begins when the baby's head no longer retreats from the vaginal opening and ends when the baby is completely born.
• Full term pregnancy is defined as how many weeks?
• Which hormone is primarily associated with promoting growth of uterine muscles and breast ducts?
• Lyme disease in pregnancy is caused by which organism and can lead to which fetal outcomes?
• In the Circle of Care, who is at the center?
• Which term describes noncancerous uterine growths that can develop during a woman's reproductive years?
• What is it called when a woman's cervix is dilated to 10 cm?
• Toxoplasmosis exposure is commonly associated with which exposure?
• Post term pregnancy is defined as reaching how many weeks?
• Which hormone produced in the pituitary gland stimulates uterine contractions to initiate labor and is also present during orgasm?
• Crowning and birth describes which phase?
• Which hormone helps soften ligaments and widen the pelvic joints during birth?
• What does the Rule of 3 state in learning?
• Which fetal head position is considered optimal for labor, with the back of the baby's head facing the mother's front (anterior)?
• Which of the following is NOT an evidence-based benefit of using a doula?
• Primigravida refers to a woman who is
• For multiparas, the second stage is typically:
• What is eclampsia?
• Which term describes a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the legs?
• Rh incompatibility occurs during pregnancy if a woman has which combination of blood types?
• Which statement about labor induction is NOT true?
• Engagement is indicated when the fetal head is aligned with which pelvic landmark?
• What are the 3 R's of labor & birth?
• The technique where the mother holds her breath and pushes to 'ten' and is discouraged is known as
• A lactating woman should consume ____ more calories per day.
• How often is recertification required for Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE) credentials?
• In transitions, cervical dilation progresses to ___.
• Prolactin has which roles?
• The umbilical cord drops through the open cervix ahead of the baby and can become trapped against the baby's body during delivery is called
• Breech presentation refers to which presenting part being lowest?
• A placenta that has not undergone placental expulsion within 30 minutes of the baby's birth and can cause postpartum hemorrhage
• Complete breech presentation is characterized by which description?
• In active labor, contractions typically occur how often and for how long?
• Which hormones increase with pain and exertion and counteract unpleasant feelings?
• After fertilization, the embryo moves to which structure where the uterine lining thickens in response to hormones?
• The milk supply should be well-established by six weeks postpartum. Which option restates this true statement?
• Compound presentation is defined as
• Occurs when the uterus fails to contract after the delivery of the baby and can lead to postpartum hemorrhage
• Inducing labor is associated with which of the following outcomes?
• Toxoplasmosis is best described as which of the following?
• Listeria infection is best described as which of the following?
• A procedure that instills isotonic fluid into the amniotic cavity to correct fetal heart rate changes due to umbilical cord compression is called what?
• What should a mother do if she experiences a dwindling milk supply?
• Which statement describes a characteristic of the biomedical model of care?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of learning objectives?
• At which week does the fetal period begin?
• What term describes the head returning to the position it entered the pelvis at the birth entrance?
• Oxytocin is often described as which of the following?
• Eclampsia is characterized by which of the following?
• Latent labor commonly occurs at which setting?
• APGAR score includes which five criteria and when is it performed?
• Which option lists medications used for medical induction?
• Placenta previa is often managed by which delivery method?
• Which of the following is NOT a breech presentation?
• Contraction intensity is defined by
• Which of the following is true about occiput posterior position?
• Excessive bleeding after childbirth is called
• Pitocin use carries which risk during labor?
• Breath-holding during pushing involves holding the breath and pushing for 10 seconds, repeated several times per contraction. What is the term for this practice?
• Which hormone is produced by the baby, placenta, and uterine tissues and rises late in pregnancy to shift the estrogen-to-progesterone balance?
• What are some effects of the increased release of adrenaline during transition?
• Infant growth spurts occur at which times?
• Which hormone helps relax the uterus during pregnancy, reducing contractions and also relaxes the blood vessels, stomach and bowels?
• What is the severe form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy called?
• The second stage duration for primiparas is approximately what?
• Back labor pain is commonly associated with which fetal head position?
• Which term describes the placenta not expelled within 30 minutes after birth?
• Which fetal head position is most favorable for labor progress?
• Preeclampsia is characterized by which of the following?
• Which sequence describes how the shoulders are delivered after the head?
• Which term describes revisiting topics in increasing depth over multiple sessions?
• Which newborn prophylaxis is given to prevent bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency?
• Which pelvic diameter is widest at the pelvic outlet?
• Which of the following is a member of the Circle of Care?
• Listeria infection during pregnancy commonly presents with which symptom?
• Meconium in the amniotic fluid indicates potential what?
• From the ninth week of gestation until birth, the developing human is called a fetus. What term is used for this stage?
• Mothers who have ___ issues are more likely to develop postpartum depression.
• Primipara means
• The ___ returns to its pre-pregnant size after delivery.
• Lyme disease during pregnancy can contribute to which fetal outcomes?
• Preterm pregnancy is defined as before 37 weeks; which week is used as an example of preterm?
• This local anesthetic is used before an episiotomy or forceps delivery or for repair of the perineum after birth?
• What is the recommended daily intake of folic acid before and during pregnancy?
• Which of the following is a method of medical induction?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five components of caring?
• Which statement best reflects Gate Control Theory in labor pain management?
• After the birth of the head and shoulders, what is the term for the remaining body?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four cervix changes during labor?
• Which hormone is primarily responsible for milk synthesis?
• Active labor lasts on average for a primipara around how many hours?
• What does skin to skin contact regulate for the newborn?
• Which of the following is NOT a non-medical comfort technique?
• Which two decisions are considered most impactful on birth outcomes?
• Multipara means
• Which of the following is an example of a Gate Control technique used to reduce labor pain?
• Which of the following are positive signs of labor?
• An expulsion of the fetus within less than 3 hours of the beginning of regular contractions is called
• Which non-medical comfort technique specifically involves immersion in water?
• What are the 3 benefits to breathing techniques?
• Which statement about infant states is true?
• Gate Control Theory of Pain proposes that pain perception decreases when the brain receives other stimuli; which of the following examples illustrates this concept?
• This hormone comes from your baby, placenta and tissues within your uterus and increased levels late in pregnancy change the ratio of estrogen to progesterone.
• Pregnant women should avoid which two medications for fever?
• Which term describes the cervix opening during labor?
• Which of the following is NOT a method to increase milk supply?
• In late pregnancy, this hormone has less effect on your uterus, letting contractions increase and start labor.
• The fetal chin flexes toward the chest describes which movement?
• What term describes the mother's urge to push as she follows her own body signals, increasing oxygen for the baby?
• Family-centered maternity care recognizes birth as ___.
• Which are the three factors relating to the position of the baby that influence labor?
• Headache and visual changes with high blood pressure in pregnancy indicate which condition?
• Which option lists the four physical factors that influence labor?
• Footling breech presentation refers to which scenario?
• What occurs after the cord is cut?
• When was ICEA founded?
• In the biomedical model, how is technology perceived?
• Contraction duration is defined as
• As the head passes under the lower border of the symphysis pubis, which part appears first?
• During the magical hour, which stage directly follows Relaxation?
• Which of the following are pre-labor signs?
• Delayed cord clamping is defined as waiting until blood is no longer pulsing before clamping and cutting the umbilical cord. Typical duration?
• What are the five components of caring?
• Breath-holding during pushing may decrease the amount of oxygen available for the baby.
• Which prenatal test obtains tissue from the chorion to detect congenital abnormalities?
• Which pushing approach involves refraining from pushing until the baby is crowning, potentially lengthening labor but conserving energy?
• The embryo stage is defined as occurring during which weeks?
• In transition, contractions may be ___ long and occur every ___.
• Which scoring system is used to evaluate cervical readiness for labor induction?
• What is a typical length of the average female menstrual cycle?
• The female eggs are produced by which organ and what are the eggs called?
• Which of the following is a recommended approach to pushing during the second stage?
• Which of the following is a recall-improving method aside from the Rule of 3?
• Which newborn test is used to screen for metabolic or genetic disorders after birth?
• The term that refers to the direction toward which the back of the baby's head (the occiput) or other presenting part lies is called what?
• What learning approach involves weaving small segments of content across multiple class sessions to build on prior knowledge?
• According to Rule 90/20/8, how often should the instructor change strategy within a 90-minute session?
• The first stage of labor lasts about how long for a multipara?
• What are the ICEA's three core values?
• What movement does the fetal head perform to pass through the pelvic diameters?
• Contractions during prelabor are described as
• In active labor, contractions typically occur how often and for how long?
• Which of the following is a listed benefit of skin-to-skin contact?
• Nullipara means
• Which pelvic diameter is widest at the pelvic inlet?
• What is the bloody discharge after birth?
• Which change occurs in the uterine lining in response to the normal reproductive hormones to support implantation?
• Which combination of symptoms are considered pre-labor signs?
• Which event occurs around day 15 after fertilization?
• Preterm labor is defined as birth before the ___ week of pregnancy.
• Early or latent labor is characterized by which of the following best describes contractions?
• Placental abruption is a serious complication where the placenta detaches from the uterus.
• What are some examples of rhythm in labor?
• Which is the last instinctive stage of the magical hour?
• A high Bishop score indicates the cervix is ripe, anterior and starting to dilate and efface.
• Which description matches occiput posterior position?
• What is the active phase of pushing?
• During descent in the second stage, the baby typically rotates into which position?
• Which domain pertains to attitudes toward a subject?
• Which hormone is most directly associated with cervical ripening and labor readiness by acting on the cervix?
• Which action describes the cervix moving forward to an anterior position during labor?
• Which of the following is NOT among the six infant states?
• During shoulder delivery, which shoulder is birthed first?
• What are the 5 S's for comforting a baby?
• Which term describes the cervix thinning or shortening during labor?
• Vertex presentation accounts for approximately what percentage of births?
• What does ICEA's philosophy emphasize regarding birth decisions?
• What is the latent phase of pushing?
• Beta endorphins have which effects?
• Induction is more likely to succeed when the cervix is ripe, anterior and starting to efface and dilate.
• Which two hormones decrease drastically in the first days postpartum?
• The first stage of labor can last anywhere from which range?
• Which statement describes prolactin's mood-related effect?
• Which strategy is identified as improving recall in teaching?
• Early term is defined as how many weeks?
• When bathing a baby, the best approach is to bathe ___ times a week, starting from the baby's head to the toes.
• Gravida 2 refers to a woman who is
• Which symptom is common in the first trimester and usually not alarming?
• Which placental complication is described as a serious condition where the placenta detaches from the uterus?
• Which newborn procedure is used for disorder screening immediately after birth?
• Which statement best describes pushing guidance during the second stage?
• Which newborn prophylaxis involves preventing conjunctival infection after birth?
• A pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus is called what?
• In breastfeeding mothers, production of which hormones increases?
• The end of the first stage of labor is characterized by which event?
• Skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth may facilitate reduction in which substance?
• Which of the following is a stated ICEA goal?
• Which term describes the cervix softening during labor?
• Active labor lasts from roughly how many minutes to how many hours for multiparas?
• Frank breech presentation is defined as which of the following?
• Which method of medical induction involves rupturing the membranes artificially?
• Which imaging techniques are not associated with risk in pregnancy?
• Which hormone promotes the growth of your uterine muscles and their blood supply, encourages production of vaginal mucus and stimulates development of the blood supply and ductal system in the breasts?
• Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?
• Which of the following is NOT a non-medical induction method?
• What is the most favorable and most common fetal presentation?
• Which of the following is NOT a described function of prolactin?
• Which statement best captures the Rule of 3?
• When the biparietal diameter passes the pelvic inlet, this movement is known as?
• Which consequence is associated with oxytocin reducing stress and increasing sociability?
• Which prenatal test is performed earlier in pregnancy to detect fetal abnormalities by sampling placental tissue?
• Delayed cord clamping duration?
• Which of the following is a direct effect of oxytocin during labor?
• The International Childbirth Initiative is based on ___ and ___ care.