Abnormal Labour Flashcards
1
Q
what is suboptimal progress defined as in the first stage of labour in a primigravid woman
A
less than 0.5cm cervical dilation per hour
2
Q
how quickly should the cervix dilate in parous women
A
1cm per hour
3
Q
three types of fetal lie
A
longitudinal, oblique and transverse
4
Q
correct fetal position
A
longitudinal, cephalic, occipito-anterior
5
Q
what bony landmarks are the the horizontal line of fetal station 0
A
the ischial spines
6
Q
which fontanelle is triangular
A
posterior
7
Q
which fontanelle is diamond shaped
A
anterior
