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Which of the following terms is used to describe the thinning and shortening of the cervix that occurs just before and during labor?

Dilation

Effacement

Ballottement

Multiparous

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Dilation – Incorrect; dilation refers to the opening of the cervix, not its thinning.

B. Effacement – Correct; effacement refers to the thinning and shortening of the cervix as labor progresses.

C. Ballottement – Incorrect; ballottement is the rebound of the fetus when tapped during a vaginal exam.

D. Multiparous – Incorrect; multiparous refers to a woman who has given birth multiple times.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Halfway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. – Correct; at 16 weeks, the fundus is typically midway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus.

B. Just above the pubic bone – Incorrect; the fundus is at the pubic symphysis at 12 weeks, not 16 weeks.

C. The uterus would not be palpable at 16 weeks – Incorrect; the uterus is palpable by 12 weeks and grows above the symphysis pubis as pregnancy progresses.

D. At the umbilicus – Incorrect; the fundus reaches the umbilicus at 20 weeks, not 16 weeks.

A. Second stage, active phase B. First stage, active phase C. First stage, latent phase D. Second stage, latent phase

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Second stage, active phase – Incorrect; the second stage begins at 10 cm dilation, not 7 cm.
B. First stage, active phase – Correct; the active phase of the first stage occurs from 6-10 cm dilation and includes increased discomfort and pressure.
C. First stage, latent phase – Incorrect; the latent phase occurs 0-5 cm dilation, before active labor.
D. Second stage, latent phase – Incorrect; the second stage starts at 10 cm when pushing begins.

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Which of the following terms is used to describe the thinning and shortening of the cervix that occurs just before and during labor?

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