5 Questions
What is the rate of descent for a nullipara in a prolonged descent?
Less than 1.0 cm/hr.
What is the duration of the second stage in a multipara beyond which prolonged descent of the fetus can be suspected?
3 hours
What is the most likely cause of arrest of descent during the second stage?
CPD
What may be used to assist labor if there is no contraindication to vaginal birth?
Intravenous oxytocin
What position may speed up descent?
Squatting or kneeling
This quiz covers the signs and symptoms of prolonged descent of the fetus during labor, including rates of descent and duration of the second stage. Test your knowledge on the characteristics of prolonged descent and how it differs from normal labor progression.
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