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In the nulliparous woman, effacement and dilatation should be thought of as:
In the nulliparous woman, effacement and dilatation should be thought of as:
- Independent events
- Simultaneous events
- Consecutive events (correct)
- Irrelevant events
During the latent phase of the first stage of labor, the cervix becomes fully effaced, which means:
During the latent phase of the first stage of labor, the cervix becomes fully effaced, which means:
- The cervix shortens in length as it becomes incorporated into the lower segment of the uterus (correct)
- The cervix remains unchanged in length
- The cervix dilates to 10 cm
- The cervix becomes rigid and unyielding
The duration of the latent phase of labor usually lasts between:
The duration of the latent phase of labor usually lasts between:
- 8 and 12 hours
- 12 and 16 hours
- 1 and 3 hours
- 3 and 8 hours (correct)
During the active phase of the first stage of labor, cervical dilatation occurs typically at:
During the active phase of the first stage of labor, cervical dilatation occurs typically at:
Cervical dilatation during the active phase is considered abnormal if it occurs at less than:
Cervical dilatation during the active phase is considered abnormal if it occurs at less than:
During the latent phase of the first stage of labor, effacement is the process by which the cervix:
During the latent phase of the first stage of labor, effacement is the process by which the cervix:
In a multiparous woman, effacement and dilatation may occur:
In a multiparous woman, effacement and dilatation may occur:
The duration of the active phase of the first stage of labor usually lasts between:
The duration of the active phase of the first stage of labor usually lasts between:
Cervical dilatation during the active phase of labor occurs typically at:
Cervical dilatation during the active phase of labor occurs typically at:
Effacement and dilatation should be thought of as consecutive events in:
Effacement and dilatation should be thought of as consecutive events in:
Study Notes
Labor Process in Nulliparous Women
- Effacement and dilatation are sequential processes in nulliparous women.
- During the latent phase, the cervix becomes fully effaced.
- Latent phase usually lasts between 6-8 hours.
Effacement and Dilatation
- Effacement is the process by which the cervix shortens and becomes thinner.
- During the active phase, cervical dilatation occurs typically at 1-2 cm per hour.
- Abnormal cervical dilatation is considered if it occurs at less than 1 cm per hour.
Labor Process in Multiparous Women
- Effacement and dilatation may occur simultaneously in multiparous women.
- The duration of the active phase usually lasts between 4-6 hours.
Key Facts
- Cervical dilatation during the active phase occurs typically at 1-2 cm per hour.
- Abnormal cervical dilatation is considered if it occurs at less than 1 cm per hour.
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Test your knowledge of the first stage of labor with this quiz! Explore the phases, cervical dilatation, and effacement to deepen your understanding of this crucial stage in childbirth.
