Stages of labor — Flashcards

> _____ weeks = term labor

On average, what is the rate at which the cervix dilates during the active phase for a nulli? Multiparous? Nulli: _____ cm/hr Mulit: _____ cm/hr

Contractions generating >_____ Montevideo units (MVUs) in a 10-minute interval are considered adequate

How do you measure the strength of uterine contractions? _____

The transition between the latent and active phase of first stage of labor typically occurs at _____ dilation

What are the cardinal movements of the fetus during delivery? 1. _____ 2. Flexion 3. Descent 4. Internal rotation 5. Extension 6. External rotation 7. Expulsion

The components of the bishop score include: _____

Hint: 5

There are _____ stages of labor

With 6 cm dilation, presenting fetal part should be palpable _____

Hint: T/F

What is the classic triad of signs of placental separation (during delivery)? _____