How should the frequency of uterine contractions be recorded during labour?
Correct answer: A. From the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next
- A. From the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next
- B. From the end of one contraction to the beginning of the next
- C. From the peak of one contraction to the end of the next
- D. From the beginning of one contraction to the end of that contraction
Explanation
Contraction frequency is measured from the start of one contraction to the start of the next. Duration is measured separately from the beginning to the end of the same contraction, so option d describes duration rather than frequency.
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