NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

When is the cervix considered fully dilated?
  1. 8 centimeters
  2. 10 centimeters
  3. 13 centimeters
  4. 15 centimeters
Explanation
Answer: B - The cervix is considered fully dilated at 10 centimeters. This is the first stage of labor; it begins with the onset of uterine contractions and ends with the complete dilation of the cervix. It lasts longer for multiparous women than for nulliparous women.
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