Partograph

Question 1

is a graphic representation
of cervical dilatation during labor

Answer 1

Partograph

Question 2

Start the partograph only when the woman is in 1.(Answer)
labor: Cervix is 2. (Answer) and is contracting enough
3.(Answer)

Answer 2

1. ACTIVE labor
2. 4 or more
3. 3-4 contractions in 10 mins

Question 3

If the woman is admitted in labor in the latent
phase (less than 4 cm dilated ): use the (Answer) to record your findings (BP, FHT etc)

Answer 3

Labor Record

Question 4

If she remains in the latent phase for the next 8 hours, labor is prolonged and she must (answer)

Answer 4

Transferred to the Hospital

Question 5

Plot or record cervical dilatation on the (answer) whenever woman is admitted in the active phase of
labor

Answer 5

Alert line

Question 6

Monitor every (answer)

Answer 6

4 hours (or more frequently if necessary)

Question 7

Monitor these signs:

Answer 7

FHT, frequency, intensity and
duration of contractions, woman’s mood and
behavior

Question 8

Status of membranes/bag of waters:

“I” if…
“C” If…
“M” If…
“A” If…
“B” If…

Answer 8

Status of membranes/bag of waters:

“ I ” if membranes are intact
“ C ” membranes are ruptured and amniotic fluid is clear
“ M ” amniotic fluid is stained
“ A ” amniotic fluid is absent
“ B ” amniotic fluid is bloody