Certified Childbirth Educator Practice Exam

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