Partograph

Question 1

graphic representation
of cervical dilatation during labor and it is a valuable tool for monitoring the
progress of labor

Answer 1

partograph

Question 2

graph is divided into 3
colors

Answer 2

green, yellow, red

Question 3

corresponds to the cervical
dilatation in centimeters
from 4 to 10 cm

Answer 3

horizontal grid lines

Question 4

Indicate the time in hours
the patient is in active
labor

Answer 4

vertical grid lines

Question 5

start the partograph only when the woman is

Answer 5

active labor

Question 6

plot the cervical dilatation using

Answer 6

X

Question 7

perform the internal examination (IE) every

Answer 7

4 hours

Question 8

If the woman is admitted in labor in the latent
phase (less than 4 cm dilated ): use the _____ to record your findings

Answer 8

labor record

Question 9

monitor every 4 hours (or more frequently if
necessary)

Answer 9

vital signs

Question 10

monitor every hour

Answer 10

FHT, contractions, woman’s mood and behavior

Question 11

other findings to record

Answer 11

vaginal bleeding (0, +, ++, +++), status of membranes/bag of waters, urine voided

Question 12

ICMAB

Answer 12

intact, clear, stained, absent, bloody

Question 13

Plot or record cervical dilatation on the ___________
whenever woman is admitted in the active phase of
labor, the plotting of the cervical dilatation will remain on or to
the ________ of the alert line when there is a satisfactory
progress in labor

Answer 13

alert line, left

Question 14

Plotting that passes the alert line (yellow part) more so if it reaches or passes the action line (red part)
indicates _________ progress of labor

Answer 14

abnormal