Conduct of Normal Labor and Delivery

Question 1

EDC is between _____ weeks?

Answer 1

38-42 weeks

Question 2

Actual delivery may fall anywhere between ± ___ weeks from computed EDC from LMP

Answer 2

3 weeks

Question 3

Labor is identified by uterine contractions that bring about demonstrable _______ and _______ of the cervix

Answer 3

effacement
and
dilation

Question 4

Differentiation of true and false labor depends on:

Answer 4

Frequency of contraction
Intensity of contraction
Dilation of the cervix (most important factor)

Question 5

“Character” of contractions in true labor

Answer 5

Regular (5-10 minutes in duration)

Question 6

“Interval” of contractions in true labor

Answer 6

Shortens gradually

Question 7

“Intensity” of contractions in true labor

Answer 7

Increases gradually

Question 8

“Location” of contractions in true labor

Answer 8

Back and Hypogastric area

Question 9

“Effect of sedation” on contractions in true labor

Answer 9

No effect

Question 10

“Location” of contractions in false labor

Answer 10

Lower abdomen

Question 11

What is the most crucial factor in identifying true labor?

Answer 11

Cervical dilation

Question 12

Define “frequency” of contraction

Answer 12

number of contractions in an hour

Question 13

Define “duration” of contraction

Answer 13

time from the start of contraction up to relaxation

Question 14

How is the “intensity” of contraction classified?

Answer 14

Mild, moderate, strong

Question 15

In the absence of ruptured membrane or bleeding, uterine contractions that are ___ min apart for 1 hour may signify the onset of labor

Answer 15

5 min apart or 12 contractions per hour

Question 16

Where is the area of greatest uterine contraction, palpated to monitor contractions?

Answer 16

fundus

Question 17

When should the blood pressure be taken in relation to contractions?

Answer 17

after (falsely elevated when taken during contractions)

Question 18

This pertains to test of fetal well-being

Answer 18

Fetal Admission Test

Question 19

Recommended monitoring for women with low-risk pregnancies upon admission

Answer 19

Fetal Admission Test

Question 20

Routine test for fetal monitoring for antepartum surveillance prior to labor?

Answer 20

Electronic Admission test

Question 20

Ways of measuring fetal condition during labor for low-risk pregnancy?

Answer 20

Fetal Admission Test
HR, Presentation, Size of Fetus
Status of Fetal membranes

Question 21

Electronic Admission test for acceleration

Answer 21

Non-stress test

Question 22

Findings in Electronic admission test for reactive NST

Answer 22

≥15bpm acceleration lasting ≥15sec within 20 minutes