10 Questions
In the nulliparous woman, effacement and dilatation should be thought of as:
Consecutive events
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
The duration of the latent phase of labor usually lasts between:
3 and 8 hours
During the active phase of the first stage of labor, cervical dilatation occurs typically at:
1 cm/hour or more
Cervical dilatation during the active phase is considered abnormal if it occurs at less than:
1 cm in 2 hours
During the latent phase of the first stage of labor, effacement is the process by which the cervix:
shortens in length as it becomes incorporated into the lower segment of the uterus
In a multiparous woman, effacement and dilatation may occur:
simultaneously
The duration of the active phase of the first stage of labor usually lasts between:
2 and 6 hours
Cervical dilatation during the active phase of labor occurs typically at:
1 cm/hour or more
Effacement and dilatation should be thought of as consecutive events in:
the nulliparous woman
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.
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.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
