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What does the duration of a uterine contraction measure?
What does the duration of a uterine contraction measure?
- The time from the beginning to the end of the contraction. (correct)
- The resting tone of the uterus between contractions.
- The strength of the contraction.
- The frequency of contractions within an hour.
How is the intensity of a uterine contraction typically evaluated?
How is the intensity of a uterine contraction typically evaluated?
- By timing the interval between contractions.
- By palpation or with an intrauterine pressure catheter. (correct)
- By measuring the mother's heart rate.
- Through patient self-reporting of pain levels.
A mild uterine contraction, when palpated, feels most like what?
A mild uterine contraction, when palpated, feels most like what?
- A forehead
- A chin
- The back of the head
- The tip of a nose (correct)
What is the approximate duration of a typical uterine contraction, as mentioned in the content?
What is the approximate duration of a typical uterine contraction, as mentioned in the content?
A strong uterine contraction, when palpated, feels most like what?
A strong uterine contraction, when palpated, feels most like what?
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Contraction Duration
Contraction Duration
The length of time from the start of a uterine contraction to its end.
Typical Contraction Duration
Typical Contraction Duration
Typically lasts 45-50 seconds.
Contraction Intensity
Contraction Intensity
The strength of a uterine contraction at its peak.
Contraction Intensity Palpation
Contraction Intensity Palpation
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Palpation Intensity Levels
Palpation Intensity Levels
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Study Notes
- Uterine contraction duration is measured from the start to the end of the contraction.
- Typical contraction duration is 45-50 seconds.
- Uterine contraction intensity refers to the strength of contractions.
- Contraction intensity can be evaluated through palpation or with an intrauterine pressure catheter.
- Mild contractions feel like the tip of a nose.
- Moderate contractions feel like a chin.
- Strong contractions feel like a forehead.
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Description
Learn about uterine contraction duration, typically 45-50 seconds measured from start to finish. Understand how contraction intensity, or strength, is evaluated. Palpation assesses intensity: mild feels like a nose tip, moderate like a chin, and strong like a forehead.
