Uterine Contraction Frequency

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What does the frequency of uterine contractions measure?

The duration of the resting period between contractions.
The time from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next. (correct)
The time from the beginning of one contraction to the end of the same contraction.
The time from the peak of one contraction to the peak of the next.

What is considered a normal frequency of uterine contractions?

Every 30 seconds.
Every 15 minutes.
Every 2 minutes. (correct)
Every 10 minutes.

What term is used to describe more than 5 contractions in a 10-minute period?

Tachysystole (correct)
Bradycardia
Bradypnea
Hypotension

Uterine contraction frequency is measured in what unit of time?

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What contraction frequency would be considered tachysystole?

<p>6 contractions in 10 minutes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Uterine Contraction Frequency

Time from start of one contraction to start of the next, measured in minutes.

Normal Contraction Frequency

Normally, contractions occur every 2 minutes.

Tachysystole Definition

More than 5 contractions in a 10-minute period.

What is Tachysystole?

Uterine contractions that occur too frequently.

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Assessing Uterine Contractions involve?

Assess contraction frequency, duration, and intensity.

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Study Notes

Uterine contraction frequency is measured from the start of one contraction to the start of the next.
Frequency is recorded in minutes.
Normal contraction frequency occurs every 2 minutes, with a maximum of 5 contractions within a 10-minute period.
Tachysystole is defined as more than 5 contractions in a 10 minute period.

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Uterine contraction frequency is measured from the start of one contraction to the start of the next, and it's typically recorded in minutes. Normal contraction frequency occurs every 2 minutes, with a maximum of 5 contractions within a 10-minute period. Tachysystole is more than 5 contractions in 10 minutes.