Prolonged Descent in Labor
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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?

  • 3 hours (correct)
  • 2 hours
  • 5 hours
  • 4 hours

    • 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?

    <p>Intravenous oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position may speed up descent?

    <p>Squatting or kneeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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