L&B/True vs False Labor

Question 1

True vs false labor: Differentiated by (3)

Answer 1

1) Cervical change
2) Effacement
3) Dilatation
(Hogan 159)

Question 2

Contractions may begin irregularly, but become regular in frequency
True vs false labor:

Answer 2

True labor

Question 3

Contractions continue despite comfort measures

True vs false labor:

Answer 3

True labor

Question 4

Contractions felt in lower back, radiating to abd

True vs false labor:

Answer 4

True labor

Question 5

Contractions painless, irregular frequency and intermittent

True vs false labor:

Answer 5

False labor

Question 6

Walking can increase contraction intensity

True vs false labor:

Answer 6

True labor

Question 7

Stronger, last longer, and are more frequent

True vs false labor:

Answer 7

True labor

Question 8

Walking or position changes decreases frequency, duration, and intensity
True vs false labor:

Answer 8

False labor

Question 9

Felt in lower back or abd above umbilicus

True vs false labor:

Answer 9

False labor

Question 10

Contraction often stops with sleep or comfort measures such as (2)
True vs false labor:

Answer 10

Oral hydration
Emptying bladder
False labor

Question 11

No significant change in dilation or effacement

Cervix (assessed by vaginal exam)

Answer 11

False labor

Question 12

Cervix often remains in posterior position

Answer 12

False labor

Question 13

No significant bloody show

Answer 13

False labor

Question 14

Cervix progressive change in dilation and effacement

Answer 14

True labor

Question 15

Cervix moves to anterior position

Answer 15

True labor

Question 16

Bloody show/Cervix

Answer 16

True labor

Question 17

Presenting part is not engaged in pelvis

Answer 17

False labor

Question 18

Presenting part engages in pelvis

Answer 18

True labor

Question 19

What type of contraction if false labor?

Answer 19

Felt in lower back or abd above umbilicus

Question 20

What type of contraction if true labor?

Answer 20

Felt in lower back radiating to abd