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Which of the following signs or symptoms may indicate false labor in a patient?

A.

Contractions that stop or decrease with activity

B.

Progressive dilation and effacement of the cervix

C.

Regular and increasing contractions

D.

Lower back pain and pressure

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Contractions that stop or decrease with activity: False labor contractions (Braxton Hicks) often subside with rest or a change in activity.

B. Progressive dilation and effacement of the cervix: This is a hallmark of true labor, not false labor.

C. Regular and increasing contractions: True labor contractions occur regularly, intensify, and increase in frequency and duration.

D. Lower back pain and pressure: Often associated with true labor, although some false labor contractions may also cause discomfort.

 


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. It can cause medication given at later stages to be ineffective: This is incorrect; narcotic analgesics do not impact the effectiveness of later medications.

B. It will have no complications for the mother or infant: Narcotic analgesics can have side effects, including respiratory depression in the newborn.

C. It may result in respiratory depression to the newborn: Narcotics given close to delivery can depress the newborn’s respiratory efforts.

D. It will speed up the dilation and effacement: Narcotics do not affect the rate of cervical dilation or effacement.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Cramping and backache with light spotting: These are classic signs of a threatened abortion, where the pregnancy is at risk but not yet lost.

B. Cervix is dilated: A dilated cervix indicates an inevitable or incomplete abortion, not a threatened one.

C. Passage of all products of conception has occurred: This describes a complete abortion.

D. Fetus died in utero but is not expelled: This describes a missed abortion, not a threatened abortion.

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