Module 12 Part 2

Question 1

2 important pelvic measurements to determine the adequacy of the pelvic size

Answer 1

Diagonal conjugate
Tubero-ischial or bi-ischial diameter

Question 2

Measures the anterior-posterior diameter of the inlet

Answer 2

Diagonal conjugate

Question 3

The narrowest diameter of inlet

Answer 3

Diagonal conjugate

Question 4

The narrowest diameter of outlet

Answer 4

Tubero-ischial or bi-ischial diameter

Question 5

What are the three pelvic measurements

Answer 5

1. Diagonal conjugate
2. True conjugate / conjugata vera
3. Obstetric conjugate

Question 6

Measurement for obstetric conjugate

Answer 6

_> 10 cm

Question 7

Measurement for diagonal conjugate

Answer 7

10.5-11 cm

Question 8

Measurement for true conjugate

Answer 8

> 11 cm

Question 9

Most useful for estimation of pelvic size

Answer 9

Diagonal conjugate

Question 10

Distance between the midpoint of the sacral promontory and the midline of the symphysis pubis

Answer 10

Obstetric conjugate

Question 11

Acertained by subtracting 1 to 1.5 cm from diagonal conjugate

Answer 11

Obstetric conjugate

Question 12

Distance between the midpoint of the sacral promontory and the upper or superior margin of the symphysis pubis

Answer 12

True Conjugate

Question 13

The measurement of tranverse diameter

Answer 13

Tubero-ischial or bi-ischial diameter

Question 14

Distance between the ischial tuberosities

Answer 14

Tubero-ischial or Bi-ischial Diameter

Question 15

Measurement of tubero-ischial

Answer 15

11.5 cm