The active stage of labour is typically characterised by: a. ...

[joesmith1212]

The active stage of labour is typically characterised by:
 
  a. uterine contractions lasting 30 seconds, moderate and 310-minutely.
  b. uterine contractions lasting 20 seconds, mild and 2-minutely.
  c. descent of fetal head, vaginal mucous discharge, clear fluid gush.
  d. descent of fetal head, cervical dilatation, clear fluid gush.

Question 2

Roxanne, G3 P2, is experiencing 2- to 3-minutely contractions at 38 weeks gestation and nearing full cervical dilatation. At this stage you would normally expect her vaginal discharge to be:
 
  a. blood stained with mucus, light meconium-stained liquor.
  b. frank bleeding.
  c. blood stained with mucus, moderate meconium-stained liquor.
  d. blood stained with mucus, clear mucous liquid.

[dellikani2015]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

[joesmith1212]

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[tkempin]

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