A woman in labour is being monitored with a partograph. What is the main purpose of plotting cervical dilatation on it?
Correct answer: B. To identify abnormal progress of labour
- A. To estimate the mother's blood loss
- B. To identify abnormal progress of labour
- C. To calculate the newborn's Apgar score
- D. To determine the newborn's birth weight
Explanation
The partograph helps the care team recognise slow or abnormal labour progress and decide when further assessment is needed. It also records important maternal and fetal observations, but it does not calculate Apgar score or birth weight.
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Normal labour covers the onset and stages of labour, cervical effacement and dilatation, fetal lie and presentation, the cardinal movements, and maternal and fetal monitoring. It includes partograph use, pain relief, normal vaginal birth, active management of the third stage, placental assessment and immediate care after delivery.
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