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What is the rate of descent for a nullipara in a prolonged descent?
What is the rate of descent for a nullipara in a prolonged descent?
- Less than 0.5 cm/hr.
- Less than 2.0 cm/hr.
- Less than 1.5 cm/hr.
- Less than 1.0 cm/hr. (correct)
What is the duration of the second stage in a multipara beyond which prolonged descent of the fetus can be suspected?
What is the duration of the second stage in a multipara beyond which prolonged descent of the fetus can be suspected?
- 3 hours (correct)
- 2 hours
- 5 hours
- 4 hours
What is the most likely cause of arrest of descent during the second stage?
What is the most likely cause of arrest of descent during the second stage?
- Hypertonic contractions
- Poor fetal presentation
- CPD (correct)
- Prolonged active phase of dilatation
What may be used to assist labor if there is no contraindication to vaginal birth?
What may be used to assist labor if there is no contraindication to vaginal birth?
What position may speed up descent?
What position may speed up descent?
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